Three titles in the Canadian leadership series, The Prime Miniers of Canada, Native Leaders of Canada, and The Governors General of Canada are now available.

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BOOK LAUNCH: The Governors General of Canada - April 17, 2013
Desmarais Building, University of Ottawa

The official launch of The Governors General of Canada took place in Ottawa on April 17, 2013. The event was organized jointly by New Federation House and the University of Ottawa, and took place in the presence of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada.
In attendance were a host of dignitaries including The Honourable Justice Richard Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada, His Honour Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, several Ambassadors, Members of Parliament and Senators, and a number of University professors and students.

Allan Rock, President and Vice Rector of the University of Ottawa welcomed the participants and offered opening remarks. He was followed by the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate, who addressed the gathering and introduced the Governor General.

His Excellency The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada delivered formal remarks.

He was followed by Kevin S. MacLeod, Canadian Secretary to the Queen, who delivered a few words on behalf of the sovereign.

Jean Chevrier, President of New Federation House, thanked the honoured guests and several of the historians who contributed to the book for their participation, and presented the directors of New Federation House in celebration of the organization’s 25th anniversary. Gerald Gummersell, New Federation House Director, delivers thanks to His Excellency the Governor General and the attending guests and dignitaries.

Click here to read the Governor General's speech at the event.

Click here to see photos of the event.

Click here to read Lawrence Martin's article on the event in The Globe & Mail.

Click here to read a review of the book by award-winning writer Susan Hallett.

The Governors General of Canada

This volume captures the political and human dimension of the public lives of the Governors General, the challenges they faced, and their defining moments while in office.

ISBN 978-0-9689215-8-6
$24.95

New Federation House is grateful for the sponsorship and support of CPAC - the Cable Public Affairs Channel

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Native Leaders of Canada

This collection of original biographies profiles Canadian Aboriginal leaders whose accomplishments made possible the survival of their people and culture in the modern era.

ISBN 978-0-9689215-4-8
$24.95

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A complementary web site has been created which includes a more complete listing of Aboriginal leaders.




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The Prime Ministers of Canada, 3rd edition

The first in a series of books on Canadian political leaders, The Prime Ministers of Canada was published in 2002 and sold over 10,000 copies across the country. The third edition appeared in 2011
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ISBN 978-0-9689215-6-2
$24.95

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Books on Leadership
World Leaders

An original collection featuring Canadian and world leaders - their legacies and impact on history. Coming soon.

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World Leadership Museum

A unique and interactive museum on Canadian and World Leaders designed to support understanding between nations and promote Canada and the city of Montreal internationally.

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New Federation Magazine - 1988-2002

New Federation House published new federation magazine, an independent Canadian magazine of socio-political and socio-economic commentary, from 1988 to 2002; access to some of the contents of past issues may be found by clicking here.