Is Edward Whelan the Father of Confederation for Newfoundland?

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Edward Whelan is recognized as a leader in federation in Canada in general as he was an influential spokesperson for reform, being encouraged by changes in the British colonies in North America, and as he was elected as a Reform Liberal to the House Assembly at the time that federation for all of Canada was newly coming up for political debate.

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