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Arthur Milnes

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Today in Canada's Political History - May 31, 1868: Birth of future Governor General, the Duke of Devonshire, 11 Governor General, serving from 1916 to 1921

Today in Canada's Political History - May 31, 1868: Birth of future Governor General, the Duke of Devonshire, 11 Governor General, serving from 1916 to 1921

  • 2025-05-31
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 30, 1882: Sir John A.’s famous speech to the Workingmen of Toronto

Today in Canada's Political History - May 30, 1882: Sir John A.’s famous speech to the Workingmen of Toronto

  • 2025-05-30
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 29, 1912: Sir Wilfrid Laurier delivers a major address following his defeat by Robert Borden

Today in Canada's Political History - May 29, 1912: Sir Wilfrid Laurier delivers a major address following his defeat by Robert Borden

  • 2025-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 28, 1923: Birth of future federal cabinet minister Edgar Benson

Today in Canada's Political History - May 28, 1923: Birth of future federal cabinet minister Edgar Benson

  • 2025-05-28
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 27, 2004: Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien honoured by Queen’s University

Today in Canada's Political History - May 27, 2004: Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien honoured by Queen’s University

  • 2025-05-27
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 26, 1957, Happy birthday François Legault!

Today in Canada's Political History - May 26, 1957, Happy birthday François Legault!

  • 2025-05-26
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 25, 1932: Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden awarded an Honorary Degree at Acadia University

Today in Canada's Political History - May 25, 1932: Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden awarded an Honorary Degree at Acadia University

  • 2025-05-25
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 24, 1902: Happy Victoria Day (for the first time!)

Today in Canada's Political History - May 24, 1902: Happy Victoria Day (for the first time!)

  • 2025-05-24
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 23, 1947: Happy birthday Tom Axworthy!

Today in Canada's Political History - May 23, 1947: Happy birthday Tom Axworthy!

  • 2025-05-23
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 22, 1979: Joe Clark defeats Pierre Trudeau!

Today in Canada's Political History - May 22, 1979: Joe Clark defeats Pierre Trudeau!

  • 2025-05-22
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 21, 1965: Ontario gets a new flag

Today in Canada's Political History - May 21, 1965: Ontario gets a new flag

  • 2025-05-21
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 20, 1873: Death of Sir George Etienne-Cartier

Today in Canada's Political History - May 20, 1873: Death of Sir George Etienne-Cartier

  • 2025-05-20
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 19, 1955: Eleanor Roosevelt describes visiting Toronto and Montreal

Today in Canada's Political History - May 19, 1955: Eleanor Roosevelt describes visiting Toronto and Montreal

  • 2025-05-19
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 18, 1943: Harry Nixon becomes Ontario Premier

Today in Canada's Political History - May 18, 1943: Harry Nixon becomes Ontario Premier

  • 2025-05-18
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 17, 1940: Maiden Commons address of Justin Trudeau’s grandfather, James Sinclair

Today in Canada's Political History - May 17, 1940: Maiden Commons address of Justin Trudeau’s grandfather, James Sinclair

  • 2025-05-17
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 16, 2005: Paul Martin poaches Belinda Stronach!

Today in Canada's Political History - May 16, 2005: Paul Martin poaches Belinda Stronach!

  • 2025-05-16
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 15, 1950: 75th Anniversary of the first woman federal cabinet minister’s election to the House of Commons

Today in Canada's Political History - May 15, 1950: 75th Anniversary of the first woman federal cabinet minister’s election to the House of Commons

  • 2025-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 14, 2015: Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper celebrates the naming of the new international bridge between Canada and the U.S. after NHL legend Gordie Howe!

Today in Canada's Political History - May 14, 2015: Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper celebrates the naming of the new international bridge between Canada and the U.S. after NHL legend Gordie Howe!

  • 2025-05-14
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 13, 1916: Sir Wilfrid Laurier expresses his shock at British actions in the aftermath of the Easter Rebellion in Dublin

Today in Canada's Political History - May 13, 1916: Sir Wilfrid Laurier expresses his shock at British actions in the aftermath of the Easter Rebellion in Dublin

  • 2025-05-13
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 12, 1958: Canada and the United States formalize the creation of NORAD

Today in Canada's Political History - May 12, 1958: Canada and the United States formalize the creation of NORAD

  • 2025-05-12
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 11, 1912: Death of Lady Tupper

Today in Canada's Political History - May 11, 1912: Death of Lady Tupper

  • 2025-05-11
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 10, 1844: Capital moves from Kingston to Montreal

Today in Canada's Political History - May 10, 1844: Capital moves from Kingston to Montreal

  • 2025-05-10
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 9, 2019: Dennis King becomes Premier of Prince Edward Island

Today in Canada's Political History - May 9, 2019: Dennis King becomes Premier of Prince Edward Island

  • 2025-05-09
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 8, 1882: Sir Mackenzie Bowell tells a young journalist how to be true to his craft

Today in Canada's Political History - May 8, 1882: Sir Mackenzie Bowell tells a young journalist how to be true to his craft

  • 2025-05-08
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 7, 1953: Louis St.-Laurent in Washington for talks with President Eisenhower

Today in Canada's Political History - May 7, 1953: Louis St.-Laurent in Washington for talks with President Eisenhower

  • 2025-05-07
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May 6, Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney’s named a Companion of the Order of Canada

May 6, Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney’s named a Companion of the Order of Canada

  • 2025-05-06
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 5, 1962, PM John Diefenbaker berates the U.S. Ambassador to Canada after JFK has Lester Pearson in for a 40-minute private meeting at the White House

Today in Canada's Political History - May 5, 1962, PM John Diefenbaker berates the U.S. Ambassador to Canada after JFK has Lester Pearson in for a 40-minute private meeting at the White House

  • 2025-05-06
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 4, 1973: birth of David Cochrane of Power and Politics

Today in Canada's Political History - May 4, 1973: birth of David Cochrane of Power and Politics

  • 2025-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 3, 1989: Rt. Hon. John Turner steps down as Liberal leader

Today in Canada's Political History - May 3, 1989: Rt. Hon. John Turner steps down as Liberal leader

  • 2025-05-03
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 2, 2011: Stephen Harper earns a majority mandate from Canadian voters!

Today in Canada's Political History - May 2, 2011: Stephen Harper earns a majority mandate from Canadian voters!

  • 2025-05-02
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Today in Canada's Political History - May 1, 1963: Canada’s new Prime Minister visits the United Kingdom

Today in Canada's Political History - May 1, 1963: Canada’s new Prime Minister visits the United Kingdom

  • 2025-05-01
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 29, 2011: Happy Anniversary Will and Kate!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 29, 2011: Happy Anniversary Will and Kate!

  • 2025-04-29
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 28, 1956: Governor General Vincent Massey reads a poem at the annual Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 28, 1956: Governor General Vincent Massey reads a poem at the annual Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner!

  • 2025-04-28
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 27, 1940: Mackenzie King meets President Franklin Roosevelt

Today in Canada's Political History - April 27, 1940: Mackenzie King meets President Franklin Roosevelt

  • 2025-04-27
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 26, 1982: Grant Devine and his Tories victorious in Saskatchewan general election

Today in Canada's Political History - April 26, 1982: Grant Devine and his Tories victorious in Saskatchewan general election

  • 2025-04-26
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 25, 1994: Indigenous hero Elijah Harper’s maiden speech in the Commons

Today in Canada's Political History - April 25, 1994: Indigenous hero Elijah Harper’s maiden speech in the Commons

  • 2025-04-25
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 24, 1983: Ed Schreyer plants a tree at Rideau Hall!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 24, 1983: Ed Schreyer plants a tree at Rideau Hall!

  • 2025-04-24
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 23, 1897: Happy birthday Lester Pearson!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 23, 1897: Happy birthday Lester Pearson!

  • 2025-04-23
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 22, 1977Z: Happy birthday Susan Holt!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 22, 1977Z: Happy birthday Susan Holt!

  • 2025-04-22
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 21, 2008: PM Stephen J. Harper holds bilateral talks with President George W. Bush in New Orleans

Today in Canada's Political History - April 21, 2008: PM Stephen J. Harper holds bilateral talks with President George W. Bush in New Orleans

  • 2025-04-21
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 20, 2020: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Canadians after the mass shooting in Nova Scotia

Today in Canada's Political History - April 20, 2020: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Canadians after the mass shooting in Nova Scotia

  • 2025-04-20
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 19, 1900: 125th anniversary of the birth of Roland Michener

Today in Canada's Political History - April 19, 1900: 125th anniversary of the birth of Roland Michener

  • 2025-04-19
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 18, 1872: Conservative Sir John A. Macdonald legalizes trade unions in Canada!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 18, 1872: Conservative Sir John A. Macdonald legalizes trade unions in Canada!

  • 2025-04-18
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 17, 1892: Hon. Alexander Mackenzie passes into history

Today in Canada's Political History - April 17, 1892: Hon. Alexander Mackenzie passes into history

  • 2025-04-17
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 16, 1999: PM Jean Chrétien salutes Wayne Gretzky on the latter’s retirement from the NHL

Today in Canada's Political History - April 16, 1999: PM Jean Chrétien salutes Wayne Gretzky on the latter’s retirement from the NHL

  • 2025-04-16
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 15, 1942: Prime Minister Mackenzie King meets with Franklin Roosevelt in Washington

Today in Canada's Political History - April 15, 1942: Prime Minister Mackenzie King meets with Franklin Roosevelt in Washington

  • 2025-04-15
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 14, 2013: Justin Trudeau becomes federal Liberal leader!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 14, 2013: Justin Trudeau becomes federal Liberal leader!

  • 2025-04-14
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 13, 1825: Birth of Thomas D’Arcy McGee

Today in Canada's Political History - April 13, 1825: Birth of Thomas D’Arcy McGee

  • 2025-04-13
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 12, 1838: Upper Canadian rebels hanged

Today in Canada's Political History - April 12, 1838: Upper Canadian rebels hanged

  • 2025-04-12
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 11, 1933: Sir Robert Borden files a bird-watching report

Today in Canada's Political History - April 11, 1933: Sir Robert Borden files a bird-watching report

  • 2025-04-11
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 10, 1970, Happy birthday Premier Tim Houston!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 10, 1970, Happy birthday Premier Tim Houston!

  • 2025-04-10
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 9, 1931: Birth of Richard Hatfield

Today in Canada's Political History - April 9, 1931: Birth of Richard Hatfield

  • 2025-04-09
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 8, 1984: Happy birthday Melissa Lantsman!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 8, 1984: Happy birthday Melissa Lantsman!

  • 2025-04-08
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 7, 2017: Former PM Brian Mulroney attends a Liberal cabinet meeting

Today in Canada's Political History - April 7, 2017: Former PM Brian Mulroney attends a Liberal cabinet meeting

  • 2025-04-07
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 6, 1934: The Prime Minister and his portrait painter!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 6, 1934: The Prime Minister and his portrait painter!

  • 2025-04-06
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 5, 1977: Canada’s first-ever Inuit Senator named to the Red Chamber

Today in Canada's Political History - April 5, 1977: Canada’s first-ever Inuit Senator named to the Red Chamber

  • 2025-04-05
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 4, 1978: John Diefenbaker visits Art’s hometown!

Today in Canada's Political History - April 4, 1978: John Diefenbaker visits Art’s hometown!

  • 2025-04-04
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 3, 2002: Former PM John Turner delivers the annual Allan J. MacEachen lecture in Nova Scotia

Today in Canada's Political History - April 3, 2002: Former PM John Turner delivers the annual Allan J. MacEachen lecture in Nova Scotia

  • 2025-04-03
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 2, 1869: Birth of future Chief Justice of Canada Francis A. Anglin

Today in Canada's Political History - April 2, 1869: Birth of future Chief Justice of Canada Francis A. Anglin

  • 2025-04-02
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Today in Canada's Political History - April 1, 1937: Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir addresses the U.S. Senate

Today in Canada's Political History - April 1, 1937: Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir addresses the U.S. Senate

  • 2025-04-01
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