Canada does not have a president; instead, it has a Prime Minister as the head of government. The confederation of Canada took place in 1867, and Sir John A. Macdonald became the first Prime Minister. He served from 1867 to 1873 and then again from 1878 until his death in 1891. While some may confuse the roles due to the terminology used in other countries, it’s important to note that Canada’s political system is a parliamentary democracy within the British Commonwealth, which does not include a presidential position.