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Today in Canada's Political History: July 7, 1938, Tories Elect “Fighting Bob” Manion as Leader

Today in Canada's Political History: July 7, 1938, Tories Elect “Fighting Bob” Manion as Leader

  • 2026-06-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 6, 2006, PM Harper's first official visit to the White House

Today in Canada's Political History: July 6, 2006, PM Harper's first official visit to the White House

  • 2026-06-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 5, 1989, Her Majesty, The Queen Mother, Begins her final visit to Canada

Today in Canada's Political History: July 5, 1989, Her Majesty, The Queen Mother, Begins her final visit to Canada

  • 2026-06-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 4, 2026, Still celebrating America in the age of Trump

Today in Canada's Political History: July 4, 2026, Still celebrating America in the age of Trump

  • 2026-06-07
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250 Things Still Right With America

250 Things Still Right With America

  • 2026-07-03
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 3, 1958, Dwight Eisenhower briefed on his upcoming visit to Ottawa

Today in Canada's Political History: July 3, 1958, Dwight Eisenhower briefed on his upcoming visit to Ottawa

  • 2026-06-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 2, 1821, Happy birthday Sir Charles Tupper!

Today in Canada's Political History: July 2, 1821, Happy birthday Sir Charles Tupper!

  • 2026-06-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 1, 1927, Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Canadians celebrate the 60th anniversary of Confederation!

Today in Canada's Political History: July 1, 1927, Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Canadians celebrate the 60th anniversary of Confederation!

  • 2026-06-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 30, 1909, Mackenzie King receives his PhD From Harvard

Today in Canada's Political History: June 30, 1909, Mackenzie King receives his PhD From Harvard

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 29, 1926, Arthur Meighen became PM for the second time 100-years-ago today

Today in Canada's Political History: June 29, 1926, Arthur Meighen became PM for the second time 100-years-ago today

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 28, 1941, Happy birthday David Johnston!

Today in Canada's Political History: June 28, 1941, Happy birthday David Johnston!

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 27, 1949, Louis St. Laurent Wins Majority in 1949 Election

Today in Canada's Political History: June 27, 1949, Louis St. Laurent Wins Majority in 1949 Election

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 26, 1854, Happy birthday Sir Robert Borden!

Today in Canada's Political History: June 26, 1854, Happy birthday Sir Robert Borden!

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 25, 1970, Happy birthday to Minister of Finance !

Today in Canada's Political History: June 25, 1970, Happy birthday to Minister of Finance !

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 24, 2010, Prime Minister Stephen Harper marks the anniversary of the Air India bombing

Today in Canada's Political History: June 24, 2010, Prime Minister Stephen Harper marks the anniversary of the Air India bombing

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 23, Happy birthday Laureen Harper!

Today in Canada's Political History: June 23, Happy birthday Laureen Harper!

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 22, 1968, Scammer signs his fraudulent cheque “Pierre Trudeau”

Today in Canada's Political History: June 22, 1968, Scammer signs his fraudulent cheque “Pierre Trudeau”

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 21, 2012, John Turner celebrates Sir John A. Macdonald at the Father of Confederation’s Kingston statue

Today in Canada's Political History: June 21, 2012, John Turner celebrates Sir John A. Macdonald at the Father of Confederation’s Kingston statue

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 20, 1882, Tories Victorious in Canada's Fifth General Election

Today in Canada's Political History: June 20, 1882, Tories Victorious in Canada's Fifth General Election

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 19, 2014, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper honours the Fathers of Confederation

Today in Canada's Political History: June 19, 2014, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper honours the Fathers of Confederation

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 18, 1936, Paul Martin Sr.’s maiden address in the Commons

Today in Canada's Political History: June 18, 1936, Paul Martin Sr.’s maiden address in the Commons

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 17, 1990, The newly-freed Nelson Mandela’s first visit to Canada

Today in Canada's Political History: June 17, 1990, The newly-freed Nelson Mandela’s first visit to Canada

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 16, 1874, Happy birthday Arthur Meighen!

Today in Canada's Political History: June 16, 1874, Happy birthday Arthur Meighen!

  • 2026-06-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 15, 1896, Louis-Joseph Forget Summoned to the Senate

Today in Canada's Political History: June 15, 1896, Louis-Joseph Forget Summoned to the Senate

  • 2026-05-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 14, 1872, Sir John A. Macdonald’s government legalizes trade unions

Today in Canada's Political History: June 14, 1872, Sir John A. Macdonald’s government legalizes trade unions

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 13, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper becomes the second Canadian PM to address the British Parliament

Today in Canada's Political History: June 13, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper becomes the second Canadian PM to address the British Parliament

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 12, 1991, Ovide Mercredi elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations

Today in Canada's Political History: June 12, 1991, Ovide Mercredi elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 11, 1945, Mackenzie King’s Liberals reduced to a minority

Today in Canada's Political History: June 11, 1945, Mackenzie King’s Liberals reduced to a minority

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 10, 1947, Official Hill portraits of Mackenzie King and Sir Robert Borden unveiled

Today in Canada's Political History: June 10, 1947, Official Hill portraits of Mackenzie King and Sir Robert Borden unveiled

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 9, 1984, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau clashes with Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher while attending his final G7 Summit

Today in Canada's Political History: June 9, 1984, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau clashes with Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher while attending his final G7 Summit

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 8, 1891, Wilfrid Laurier pays tribute to Macdonald of Kingston

Today in Canada's Political History: June 8, 1891, Wilfrid Laurier pays tribute to Macdonald of Kingston

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 7, 1929, Birth of the Rt. Hon. John N. Turner

Today in Canada's Political History: June 7, 1929, Birth of the Rt. Hon. John N. Turner

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 6, 1930, Thousands gather to hear R.B. Bennett celebrate Macdonald of Kingston’s statue at Queen’s Park

Today in Canada's Political History: June 6, 1930, Thousands gather to hear R.B. Bennett celebrate Macdonald of Kingston’s statue at Queen’s Park

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 5, 1939, Happy birthday Joe Clark!

Today in Canada's Political History: June 5, 1939, Happy birthday Joe Clark!

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 4, 1915, : Future Governor General Vincent Massey marries Alice Parkin

Today in Canada's Political History: June 4, 1915, : Future Governor General Vincent Massey marries Alice Parkin

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 3, 1926, Centennial of the birth of Flora MacDonald

Today in Canada's Political History: June 3, 1926, Centennial of the birth of Flora MacDonald

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 2, 1953, Governor General Vincent Massey delivers a Coronation Day radio address to the nation

Today in Canada's Political History: June 2, 1953, Governor General Vincent Massey delivers a Coronation Day radio address to the nation

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 1, 1969, John and Yoko (and some of their Canadian friends!) record Give Peace a Chance at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal!

Today in Canada's Political History: June 1, 1969, John and Yoko (and some of their Canadian friends!) record Give Peace a Chance at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal!

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 31, 1976, Rosemary Barton is celebrating the 21st anniversary of her 29th birthday today!

Today in Canada's Political History: May 31, 1976, Rosemary Barton is celebrating the 21st anniversary of her 29th birthday today!

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 30, 1882, Sir John A. Macdonald Delivers a Rousing Campaign Speech to Toronto's Workingmen

Today in Canada's Political History: May 30, 1882, Sir John A. Macdonald Delivers a Rousing Campaign Speech to Toronto's Workingmen

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 29, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s maiden address in the Commons

Today in Canada's Political History: May 29, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s maiden address in the Commons

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 28, 2002, Stephen J. Harper delivers his first major address as Leader of the Opposition

Today in Canada's Political History: May 28, 2002, Stephen J. Harper delivers his first major address as Leader of the Opposition

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 27, 2008, Joe Clark’s official portrait dedicated on Parliament Hill

Today in Canada's Political History: May 27, 2008, Joe Clark’s official portrait dedicated on Parliament Hill

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 26, 1898, Sir Wilfrid Laurier eulogizes his hero, William Gladstone

Today in Canada's Political History: May 26, 1898, Sir Wilfrid Laurier eulogizes his hero, William Gladstone

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 25, 2010, Jean Chrétien’s official Hill portrait unveiled

Today in Canada's Political History: May 25, 2010, Jean Chrétien’s official Hill portrait unveiled

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 24, 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter is briefed on incoming Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark’s victory

Today in Canada's Political History: May 24, 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter is briefed on incoming Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark’s victory

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 23, 1979, Prime Minister-designate Joe Clark delivers his early morning victory address to the nation

Today in Canada's Political History: May 23, 1979, Prime Minister-designate Joe Clark delivers his early morning victory address to the nation

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 22, 1979, Outgoing Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau delivers his concession speech

Today in Canada's Political History: May 22, 1979, Outgoing Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau delivers his concession speech

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 21, 1887, Birth of Canada’s first Indigenous Senator, James Gladstone

Today in Canada's Political History: May 21, 1887, Birth of Canada’s first Indigenous Senator, James Gladstone

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 20, 1921, Canada’s House of Commons gifted a replica of the Speaker’s chair at Westminster

Today in Canada's Political History: May 20, 1921, Canada’s House of Commons gifted a replica of the Speaker’s chair at Westminster

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 19, 1884, Wilfrid Laurier describes Sir John A. Macdonald’s effectiveness when the Father of Confederation spoke in the Commons

Today in Canada's Political History: May 19, 1884, Wilfrid Laurier describes Sir John A. Macdonald’s effectiveness when the Father of Confederation spoke in the Commons

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 18, 1910, One of the era’s greatest journalists addresses the Canadian Press Association's 1910 AGM

Today in Canada's Political History: May 18, 1910, One of the era’s greatest journalists addresses the Canadian Press Association's 1910 AGM

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 17, 1939, The King and Queen arrive in Canada for their historic cross-country tour of our Dominion!

Today in Canada's Political History: May 17, 1939, The King and Queen arrive in Canada for their historic cross-country tour of our Dominion!

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 16, 2001, Twenty-fifth anniversary of Gordon Campbell’s election as BC Premier!

Today in Canada's Political History: May 16, 2001, Twenty-fifth anniversary of Gordon Campbell’s election as BC Premier!

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 15, 1902, Sir Wilfrid Laurier presented with his portrait in a special Commons’ ceremony

Today in Canada's Political History: May 15, 1902, Sir Wilfrid Laurier presented with his portrait in a special Commons’ ceremony

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 14, 1970, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau is a big hit in New Zealand

Today in Canada's Political History: May 14, 1970, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau is a big hit in New Zealand

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 13, 2004, Joe Clark’s last day as a MP

Today in Canada's Political History: May 13, 2004, Joe Clark’s last day as a MP

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 12, 1967, Future PM Joe Clark speaks to Calgary students

Today in Canada's Political History: May 12, 1967, Future PM Joe Clark speaks to Calgary students

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 11, 2016, Paul Martin’s official Hill portrait unveiled

Today in Canada's Political History: May 11, 2016, Paul Martin’s official Hill portrait unveiled

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 10, 1963, Jack Kennedy expresses his pride in Canadian-American relations

Today in Canada's Political History: May 10, 1963, Jack Kennedy expresses his pride in Canadian-American relations

  • 2026-05-01
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