Queen Victoria chose Ottawa
because it was centrally located between the cities of Montreal and Toronto, and was along the border of Ontario and Quebec (the centre of Canada at the time). It was also far from the American border, making it safer from attacks.
It’s arguable now that it is no longer the centre (or center) of Canada and no longer the capital for all Canadians, but only for those approved by the NDP/Liberal Party.
On that note, where Geographically should Canada’s Capital & Centre (or Center) of Government be located? Looking at a map of Canada, I’m guessing Winnipeg would fill that roll geographically and is still a Capital City of a province so would already have the beginning of the infrastructure needed for a national capital city.
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Winnipeg would be closer to being the centre of the nation for ALL Canadians as opposed to just “Central Canada”, & perhaps even more inviting for ALL Canadians as opposed to just the select chosen ones currently approved to go there….as it sounds like many recently are told to leave Ottawa and never come back because of their beliefs, etc….