Episode #1 - Sir John A. MacDonald & the Pacific Scandal

In this episode, Ritchie and Paul talk about Sir John A Macdonald and the Pacific Scandal - the first major political scandal in post-confederation Canada. The scandal puts Sir John A. and his nation-making project at the epicentre of our discussion where we look to better understand the scandal and ultimately his decision to take a bribe. We explore what this teaches us about Canadian history, and how we can better understand his decision-making and the impact it had (if any) on his legacy and the legacy of Canada.