John Macaulay (October 17, 1792 – August 10, 1857) was a businessman, newspaper owner and political figure in Upper Canada.
Although the paper prided itself on its independence, it has close ties to the members of the Family Compact.
In 1822, Macaulay helped engineer the removal of Barnabas Bidwell from the Legislative Assembly.
His paper voiced his views on the importance of developing the Upper Canada economy, including improving internal navigation to help promote commerce.
His opinions played an important role in launching the era of canal-building that was to follow.