Edward Whelan (Canadian politician)

Edward Whelan
member of the Executive Council of Prince Edward Island
In office
1851–1867
Personal details
Born1824
DiedDecember 10, 1867
Occupationjournalist

Edward Whelan (1824 – December 10, 1867) was one of Prince Edward Island's delegates to the Québec Conference and one of the Fathers of the Canadian Confederation.[1] Whelan was also a journalist, orator and advocate for responsible government.

  1. ^ "Fathers of Confederation". canadahistory.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2013.