Edward MacDonald is a professor of history at the University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown. In June 2025, he spoke to the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU) about the history of labour unions and workers’ struggles in the province, especially those of natural resource, industrial and railway workers. He was happy to answer questions from CCU members after his presentation.
Professor MacDonald was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2023.
