Art's History

Arthur Milnes, an accomplished public historian, award-winning journalist and the in-house historian at the Frontenac Club Hotel, explores milestone moments in Canada’s political history, occasionally drawing upon his own interactions with some of the notable figures as he offers insightful glimpses and anecdotes that remind us that Canada, too, has a rich and colourful political history.
 

Today in Canada's Political History: June 4, 1915, : Future Governor General Vincent Massey marries Alice Parkin
Today in Canada's Political History: June 3, 1926, Centennial of the birth of Flora MacDonald
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 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: May 31, 1976, Rosemary Barton is celebrating the 21st anniversary of her 29th birthday today!
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 29, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s maiden address in the Commons
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 27, 2008, Joe Clark’s official portrait dedicated on Parliament Hill
Today in Canada's Political History: May 26, 1898, Sir Wilfrid Laurier eulogizes his hero, William Gladstone
Today in Canada's Political History: May 25, 2010, Jean Chrétien’s official Hill portrait unveiled
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 23, 1979, Prime Minister-designate Joe Clark delivers his early morning victory address to the nation
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 21, 1887, Birth of Canada’s first Indigenous Senator, James Gladstone
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 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 18, 1910, One of the era’s greatest journalists addresses the Canadian Press Association's 1910 AGM
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 16, 2001, Twenty-fifth anniversary of Gordon Campbell’s election as BC Premier!
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 14, 1970, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau is a big hit in New Zealand
Today in Canada's Political History: May 13, 2004, Joe Clark’s last day as a MP
Today in Canada's Political History: May 12, 1967,  Future PM Joe Clark speaks to Calgary students
Today in Canada's Political History: May 11, 2016, Paul Martin’s official Hill portrait unveiled
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 9, 1964, Lester Pearson’s book, The Four Faces of Peace, reviewed by the Regina Leader-Post
Today in Canada's Political History: May 8, 2001, John Turner’s official Hill portrait unveiled
Today in Canada's Political History: May 7, 1945, President Harry Truman praises Canada’s remarkable contributions to the Allied cause
Today in Canada's Political History:  May 6, 2023, Five Canadian Prime Ministers celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III