Maple Leaf 10
Prime Minister of Canada
William Lyon Mackenzie King
1921–1926 • 1926–1930 • 1935–1948

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In Bronze

at Quebec Conference — Morgan MacDonald

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William Lyon Mackenzie King by Morgan Mackenzie

Inspired by the most famous photo of William Lyon Mackenzie King at the World War II First Quebec Conference - codenamed Quadrant. Features WLMK seated alongside U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in August 1943 at La Citadelle in Quebec City.

WLMK at the First Quebec Conference, August 1943

About the Artist

Morgan Mackenzie

Morgan MacDonald is Newfoundland's pre-eminent sculptor, known for his large monumental bronze works and sculptural interpretations of history and culture.

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Easter Eggs

Each bronze contains Easter eggs—hidden details and symbols incorporated by the artist.

The artist was given complete autonomy to decide what to include, where to hide it, and what it might represent.

How many can you find?

What do you think they mean? And perhaps most importantly, what do they mean to you?


Books on William Lyon Mackenzie King

Curated by J.D.M. Stewart


Additional Educational Resources

Educational resources for the Prime Ministers Path are continually being developed.

If you are an educator interested in contributing resources for class trips or visitors to the Path, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for materials appropriate for Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior learners, covering a range of subjects, perspectives and learning approaches.

Resources may include lesson plans, activities, discussion guides, projects or other materials that help students explore the history, people and events connected to each Prime Minister.

If you have an educational resource you would like to contribute, please contact us.