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. Whelan was also a journalist, orator and advocate for responsible government.

What contributions did George Coles make to Canadian history?

In the 1850s, Coles led the most progressive Reform government in the Atlantic region. His administration extended the franchise to make it virtually universal for adult males and made education free at the local or district level in 1852, eliminating tuition fees and local assessment.

Where did Edward Whelan grow up?

Early Life. Edward Whelan received a rudimentary education in Ballina, Ireland, and in Scotland before immigrating with his mother to Halifax, by Whelan's account, in 1831. He entered St. Mary's school at once, and in the following year became an apprentice in the printing office of newspaper owner Joseph Howe.