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MUNDY - 2009
Prime Ministers of Canada
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John A. MACDONALDPrime Minister 1867 – 1873;
Also 1878 – 1891
Party: CONSERVATIVE
Background: Lawyer
Rise to Power: Ran Canada East-West government from 1840’s to Confederation (as Minister of Justice)
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John A. MACDONALDIssues during term:
Pacific Scandal – took bribes from U.S. Railway barons in return for campaign funds
Confederation – undertook and led 3 conferences
National Policy - protectionist economic policyManitoba Schools QuestionRed River, North-West Rebellions – oversaw
execution of RielBC’s entry into ConfederationPurchased Rupert’s Land from HBCLand Treaties over Prairies
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Alexander MACKENZIEPrime Minister 1873 – 1878
Party: LIBERAL
Background: Newspaper Editor
Rise to Power: Became PM in wake of Pacific Scandal and resignation of John A. Macdonald
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Alexander MACKENZIEIssues during term:
Building of intercontinental railway
Economic depression plaguing Canadian businesses
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John J.C. ABBOTT
Prime Minister 1891 – 1892
Party: CONSERVATIVE
Background: Lawyer
Rise to Power: Interim replacement for Macdonald afterhis death. Reason for Leaving: Retirement due to ill health
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John J.C. ABBOTTIssues during term:
Manitoba Schools QuestionImage Cleanup after scandals (Macdonald, etc.)
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Sir John Sparrow THOMPSON
Prime Minister 1892 – 1894
Party: CONSERVATIVE
Background: Lawyer
Rise to Power: Interim replacement for Macdonald, Abbott after their deaths.Reason for Leaving: Died while visiting Windsor Castle
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Sir John Sparrow THOMPSONIssues during term:Manitoba Schools QuestionImage Cleanup after scandals
(Macdonald, etc.)
Thompson was first Catholic PM; many in party and Ontario were wary, given Protestantism and patriotic sentiment towards Britain at time
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Sir Mackenzie BOWELLPrime Minister 1894 – 1896Party: CONSERVATIVE
Background: NewspaperEditor
Rise to Power: interim replacement for ThompsonReason for Leaving: Lost support of
own party
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Sir Mackenzie BOWELLIssues during term:Manitoba Schools Question
Bowell was considered by party members to be a weak leader; worse that he was a senator and could not face Opposition in House of Commons
Staunch member of Orange Order (Protestant)
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Sir Charles TUPPERPrime Minister May-July 1896
Party: CONSERVATIVE
Background: Physician
Rise to Power: Interim replacement for Bowell after his removal by Conservatives
Reason for Leaving: Federal election loss
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Wilfred LAURIERPrime Minister 1896 – 1911
Party: LIBERAL
Background: Lawyer
Rise to Power: Won 1896 election in wake of series of ineffective Conservative governments
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Wilfred LAURIERIssues during term:
Naval ActSouth African War (Boer War)Alaskan Boundary DisputeManitoba Schools QuestionReciprocity with U.S.
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Robert BORDENPrime Minister 1911 – 1920
Party: UNION
Background: lawyer, obusinessman
Rise to Power: Defeated Laurier in 1911 election on platform of opposing reciprocity
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Robert BORDENIssues during term:
World War IConscription IssueMilitary Voters ActWartime Elections ActWar Measures ActWar profiteering – Sam Hughes
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Arthur MEIGHENPrime Minister:1920 – 1921; 1926
Party: CONSERVATIVE
Background: lawyer
Rise to Power: Took over as leader when Borden retired
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Arthur MEIGHENIssues during term:
Quick to be defeated in 1921 election
Came to power in 1926 in wake of King-Byng crisis, but quickly fell due to Minority Government status
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William Lyon Mackenzie KINGPrime Minister:1921 – 1926; 1926 – 1930;1935 – 1948
Party: LIBERAL
Background: journalist
Rise to Power: Popularly elected as “people’s choice” moving towards greater Canadian autonomy and independence
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William Lyon Mackenzie KINGIssues during term:
WWIIKing-Byng AffairOld Age Pension 1926Unemployment Insurance 1940Person`s Case
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Richard Bedford (R.B.) BENNETTPrime Minister: 1930 – 1935Party: CONSERVATIVE
Background: Teacher, Lawyer,Businessman
Rise to Power: in face of world depression, King had made comments that
his government would not give a “red penny” to any relief efforts. Lost popular support and election to Bennett’s Conservatives
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Richard Bedford (R.B.) BENNETTIssues during term:
World depression – massive unemployment in Canada
Drought on prairies“New Deal”-style policies (little effect on unemployment)
Canadian Wheat Board established
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Louis St. LAURENTPrime Minister: 1948 – 1958Party: LIBERAL
Background: lawyer
Rise to Power: After King’s departure, Louis St. Laurent appeared to be logical successor to party – good on TV as “uncle Louis”
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Louis St. LAURENTIssues during term:
Newfoundland enters Confederation (1949)
Women given equal payTransCanada pipeline debateCBC established as Canada’s first TV station
Korean War (1950 – 1953)Lester B. Pearson’s peace plan ends Suez Crisis
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John DIEFENBAKERPrime Minister: 1957 – 1963Party: PROGRESSIVE
CONSERVATIVE
Background: LawyerRise to Power: Beat Louis St. Laurent’s
government with promise of “Canada First” and opportunities for all Canadians
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John DIEFENBAKERIssues during term:
St. Lawrence Seaway, Trans-Canada Highway open
Avro Arrow project (military jet) scrapped
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Lester PEARSONPrime Minister: 1963 – 1968
Party: LIBERAL
Background: Teacher
Rise to Power: After working under Louis St. Laurent as various ministers (including as Minister of External Affairs), Pearson was made leader of Liberals after St. Laurent’s loss and Diefenbaker rose to power. Narrowly won 1963 election.
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Lester PEARSONIssues during term:
Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism
Canadian Flag unveiledCanada Pension Plan, National Medicare established
Auto Pact signed with US Pearson – Johnson conflict over role in Vietnam War
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Pierre Elliott TRUDEAUPrime Minister:
1968 – 1979; 1980 – 1984
Party: LIBERAL
Background: Lawyer
Rise to Power: During time of Quebec separatism, Trudeau joined Liberals and replaced Pearson; during 1968 election, his charisma and youthful spirit became so popular it was named “Trudeaumania”
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Pierre Elliott TRUDEAUIssues during term:
October Crisis (1970) – War Measures Act enactedOfficial Languages Act established (bilingualism)Supreme Court acknowledges aboriginal land claimsBill 101 in Quebec made law (Only French to be
used)Trudeau visits communist Cuba, visits CastroMontreal is host to Olympic Games Quebec sovereignty referendum (1980) Constitution of Canada patriated (1982)Nationalization of industries, restricting foreign
investment
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Joe CLARKPrime Minister: 1979 – 1980
Party: PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE
Background: Journalist
Rise to Power: Became leader of PC party with youthful and Western leanings. Won minority government against Trudeau.
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Joe CLARKIssues during term:
Attempted to change Petro Canada’s status (to private company)
Failed to gain confidence vote in Parliament for federal budget – leads to downfall
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John TURNERPrime Minister: 1984 (June-Sept)
Party: LIBERAL
Background: Lawyer
Rise to Power: After defeating Jean Chretien to become leader of the Liberal Party in the wake of Trudeau’s retirement, Turner automatically became PM until the election later that year (lost to Brian Mulroney).
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John TURNERIssues during term:
Pope John Paul II visits Canada (first pope to do so)
Made many patronage appointments to gain support (but angered Canadians)
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Brian MULRONEYPrime Minister: 1984 – 1993
Party: PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE
Background: Lawyer, Corporate Executive
Rise to Power: Working as a Conservative fundraiser since Diefenbaker, he finally decided to run for leadership of party; originally lost to Clark, won later with platform of bringing Quebec into constitution (instead of separating). Beat Turner in election.
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Brian MULRONEYIssues during term:
FTA (Free Trade Agreement) - 1989NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) - 1991
Meech Lake AccordCharlottetown AccordGulf War (Iraq) – 1991Privatization of Crown Corporations, promoted increased foreign investment
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Avril (Kim) CAMPBELLPrime Minister: 1993 (June-Oct)
Party: PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE
Background: Professor, Lawyer
Rise to Power: Once Mulroney retired with low popularity, Campbell became PM until election. Lost due to her focus on frank realities instead of campaign promises, and her association to the party that many Canadians now hated.
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Avril (Kim) CAMPBELLIssues during term:
First Nations sign Umbrella Final Agreement Ends peacekeeping mission in CyprusPC party largest election loss – down to 2
seats
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Jean CHRETIENPrime Minister:
1993 – 2003Party: LIBERAL
Background: Lawyer
Rise to Power: Working in various ministry positions for Trudeau, Chretien tried to win leadership but lost first to Turner; won 1993 election after Mulroney/Campbell party lost favour with public.
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Jean CHRETIENIssues during term:
Worldwide recessionToonie ($2 coin) enters circulationQuebec Referendum (1995) – 50.6% NONew parties formed: Reform Party, Bloc QuebecoisNunavut created (1999)Canadian troops torture civilian in SomaliaCanada joins NATO forces in KosovoCanadarm II placed on International Space StationMassive cutbacks in federal spendingTrade missions to China (to increase trade)
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