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Canada's History › Key Figures
Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?
- The first French-Canadian Prime Minister of Canada
- A Métis leader who fought for Indigenous rights
- The founder of Quebec City
- A leader who fought for responsible government and the equality of French and English in Canada
Why this is the correct answer
Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine worked alongside Robert Baldwin to achieve responsible government in Canada in 1848. He also championed the equal use of French and English in public life, making him a foundational figure for French-Canadian rights.