All fifteen members of the Great Coalition are remembered as Fathers of Confederation. With the exception of Étienne-Paschal Taché, who died in 1865, all members of the Great Coalition went on to play prominent roles in the early years of Confederation. Nine members went on to join the 1st Canadian Ministry, sworn in just before Confederation in 1867. James Cockburn became the first Speaker of the House of Commons (1867-1874). Oliver Mowat pursued provincial politics, becoming the second Premier of Ontario (1872-1896), and later was elder statesman in the Ministry of Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1896-1897). Narcisse-Fortunat Belleau became the first Lieutenant Governor of Quebec (1867-1873).
