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Arthur Milnes

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Today in Canada's Political History: November 6, 1900, Mackenzie Bowell smothered in kisses at Tory rally!

Today in Canada's Political History: November 6, 1900, Mackenzie Bowell smothered in kisses at Tory rally!

  • 2026-10-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 5, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper releases a hockey history book!

Today in Canada's Political History: November 5, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper releases a hockey history book!

  • 2026-10-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 4, 1993, Jean Chrétien sworn-in as Prime Minister

Today in Canada's Political History: November 4, 1993, Jean Chrétien sworn-in as Prime Minister

  • 2026-10-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 3, 2002, Preston Manning delivers the Allan J. MacEachen Lecture in Nova Scotia

Today in Canada's Political History: November 3, 2002, Preston Manning delivers the Allan J. MacEachen Lecture in Nova Scotia

  • 2026-10-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 2, 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces the creation of a non-partisan committee to advise on Vice Regal appointments

Today in Canada's Political History: November 2, 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces the creation of a non-partisan committee to advise on Vice Regal appointments

  • 2026-10-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 1, 1893, Sir John A. Macdonald’s Hamilton statue unveiled before a crowd of thousands!

Today in Canada's Political History: November 1, 1893, Sir John A. Macdonald’s Hamilton statue unveiled before a crowd of thousands!

  • 2026-10-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 31, 1872, The great Sir Oliver Mowat takes office as Ontario’s Premier

Today in Canada's Political History: October 31, 1872, The great Sir Oliver Mowat takes office as Ontario’s Premier

  • 2026-10-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 30, 1915, The great Sir Charles Tupper passes into history

Today in Canada's Political History: October 30, 1915, The great Sir Charles Tupper passes into history

  • 2026-10-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 29, 1965, Happy birthday Christy Clark!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 29, 1965, Happy birthday Christy Clark!

  • 2026-10-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 28, 2008, Rick Mercer visits a rural Quebec sheep farmer

Today in Canada's Political History: October 28, 2008, Rick Mercer visits a rural Quebec sheep farmer

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 27, 1886, Sir Richard Cartwright addresses young Liberals

Today in Canada's Political History: October 27, 1886, Sir Richard Cartwright addresses young Liberals

  • 2026-10-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 26, 1908, Laurier wins his fourth majority mandate from Canadians!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 26, 1908, Laurier wins his fourth majority mandate from Canadians!

  • 2026-10-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 25, 1993, The Jean Chrétien-era in Canadian politics begins!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 25, 1993, The Jean Chrétien-era in Canadian politics begins!

  • 2026-10-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 24, 1968, Lester Pearson’s official Hill portrait unveiled

Today in Canada's Political History: October 24, 1968, Lester Pearson’s official Hill portrait unveiled

  • 2026-10-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 23, 1895, Thousands cheer as Sir John A. Macdonald’s Kingston statue is dedicated!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 23, 1895, Thousands cheer as Sir John A. Macdonald’s Kingston statue is dedicated!

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 22, 2009, Former PM Joe Clark delivers the Allan J. MacEachen Lecture in Nova Scotia

Today in Canada's Political History: October 22, 2009, Former PM Joe Clark delivers the Allan J. MacEachen Lecture in Nova Scotia

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 21, 1957, Eleanor Roosevelt celebrates Lester Pearson’s winning the Nobel Peace Prize

Today in Canada's Political History: October 21, 1957, Eleanor Roosevelt celebrates Lester Pearson’s winning the Nobel Peace Prize

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 20, 1963, Birth of Julie Payette, Canada’s 29th Governor General

Today in Canada's Political History: October 20, 1963, Birth of Julie Payette, Canada’s 29th Governor General

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 19, 1996, Death of Indigenous leader James Bourque

Today in Canada's Political History: October 19, 1996, Death of Indigenous leader James Bourque

  • 2026-09-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 18, 1919, Happy birthday Pierre Trudeau!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 18, 1919, Happy birthday Pierre Trudeau!

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 17, 1878, Sir John A. Macdonald returns to power!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 17, 1878, Sir John A. Macdonald returns to power!

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 16, 1919, Future Prime Minister Mackenzie King speaks at Queen’s University in Kingston

Today in Canada's Political History: October 16, 1919, Future Prime Minister Mackenzie King speaks at Queen’s University in Kingston

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 15, 1928, Sir Robert Borden starts writing his two-volume Memoirs

Today in Canada's Political History: October 15, 1928, Sir Robert Borden starts writing his two-volume Memoirs

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 14, 1935, Mackenzie King returns to power

Today in Canada's Political History: October 14, 1935, Mackenzie King returns to power

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 13, 1894, Sir John A.’s Queen’s Park state unveiled before a crowd of thousands!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 13, 1894, Sir John A.’s Queen’s Park state unveiled before a crowd of thousands!

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 12, 1866, Birth of future British PM Ramsay MacDonald

Today in Canada's Political History: October 12, 1866, Birth of future British PM Ramsay MacDonald

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 11, 1911, Robert Borden takes office as Prime Minister

Today in Canada's Political History: October 11, 1911, Robert Borden takes office as Prime Minister

  • 2026-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 10, 1927, R.B. Bennett elected national Tory leader!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 10, 1927, R.B. Bennett elected national Tory leader!

  • 2026-09-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 9, 2007, Premier Danny Williams Re-Elected in Newfoundland

Today in Canada's Political History: October 9, 2007, Premier Danny Williams Re-Elected in Newfoundland

  • 2026-10-01
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 8, 1968, John Diefenbaker’s official Hill portrait unveiled

Today in Canada's Political History: October 8, 1968, John Diefenbaker’s official Hill portrait unveiled

  • 2026-10-01
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 7, 2001, In a telephone call after the 9/11 attacks, PM Jean Chrétien assures President Bush that “we are with you”

Today in Canada's Political History: October 7, 2001, In a telephone call after the 9/11 attacks, PM Jean Chrétien assures President Bush that “we are with you”

  • 2026-09-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 6, 1979, Former PM Pierre Trudeau reminds liberals around the world to strive for the middle way

Today in Canada's Political History: October 6, 1979, Former PM Pierre Trudeau reminds liberals around the world to strive for the middle way

  • 2026-09-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 5, 1949, Happy birthday Ralph Goodale!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 5, 1949, Happy birthday Ralph Goodale!

  • 2026-09-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 4, 2000, Members of the Senate pay tribute to Pierre Trudeau

Today in Canada's Political History: October 4, 2000, Members of the Senate pay tribute to Pierre Trudeau

  • 2026-09-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 3, 2012, Former PM Brian Mulroney celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Free Trade Agreement

Today in Canada's Political History: October 3, 2012, Former PM Brian Mulroney celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Free Trade Agreement

  • 2026-09-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 2, 1758, The Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly meets for the first time!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 2, 1758, The Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly meets for the first time!

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 1, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks of Women’s History Month

Today in Canada's Political History: October 1, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks of Women’s History Month

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 30, 1957, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker lays into the USSR during UN speech

Today in Canada's Political History: September 30, 1957, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker lays into the USSR during UN speech

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 29, 1985, Lincoln Alexander Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

Today in Canada's Political History: September 29, 1985, Lincoln Alexander Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 28, 2000, 26th anniversary of the death of the Rt. Hon. Pierre Trudeau; Is it not time for a Hill statue?

Today in Canada's Political History: September 28, 2000, 26th anniversary of the death of the Rt. Hon. Pierre Trudeau; Is it not time for a Hill statue?

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 27, 1935, Lester Pearson’s accomplishments celebrated as he is sent to London as a senior Canadian diplomat

Today in Canada's Political History: September 27, 1935, Lester Pearson’s accomplishments celebrated as he is sent to London as a senior Canadian diplomat

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 26, 1990, A sitting PM is joined by a future PM and a past one to honour Lester B. Pearson

Today in Canada's Political History: September 26, 1990, A sitting PM is joined by a future PM and a past one to honour Lester B. Pearson

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 25, 1933, Death of Canada’s longest-serving Senator

Today in Canada's Political History: September 25, 1933, Death of Canada’s longest-serving Senator

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 24, 2001, Joe Clark channels Sir John A. and Sir Wilfrid!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 24, 2001, Joe Clark channels Sir John A. and Sir Wilfrid!

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 23, PM Jean Chrétien addresses the UN a final time

Today in Canada's Political History: September 23, PM Jean Chrétien addresses the UN a final time

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 22, 2004, Address by Prime Minister Paul Martin at the United Nations

Today in Canada's Political History: September 22, 2004, Address by Prime Minister Paul Martin at the United Nations

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 21, 1923, Prime Minister Mackenzie King departs from Quebec City for the Imperial Conference in London

Today in Canada's Political History: September 21, 1923, Prime Minister Mackenzie King departs from Quebec City for the Imperial Conference in London

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 20, 1881, Canadians mourn the slain President James Garfield

Today in Canada's Political History: September 20, 1881, Canadians mourn the slain President James Garfield

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 19, 2022, Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral held in London

Today in Canada's Political History: September 19, 2022, Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral held in London

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 18, 1895, Happy birthday John Diefenbaker!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 18, 1895, Happy birthday John Diefenbaker!

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 17, 1984, Brian Mulroney sworn-in as Canada’s 18th Prime Minister

Today in Canada's Political History: September 17, 1984, Brian Mulroney sworn-in as Canada’s 18th Prime Minister

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 16, 1858, Happy birthday Andrew Bonar Law!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 16, 1858, Happy birthday Andrew Bonar Law!

  • 2026-09-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 15, 1966, Death of Mackenzie King speechwriter Leonard Brockington

Today in Canada's Political History: September 15, 1966, Death of Mackenzie King speechwriter Leonard Brockington

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 14, Centennial of Mackenzie King’s re-election after the controversial King/Byng Crisis election

Today in Canada's Political History: September 14, Centennial of Mackenzie King’s re-election after the controversial King/Byng Crisis election

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 13, 2023, Former PM Joe Clark discusses his home province’s alienation from other parts of Canada during a speech to the Harvard Club in Ottawa

Today in Canada's Political History: September 13, 2023, Former PM Joe Clark discusses his home province’s alienation from other parts of Canada during a speech to the Harvard Club in Ottawa

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 12, 1983, Brian Mulroney’s debut in the Commons!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 12, 1983, Brian Mulroney’s debut in the Commons!

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 11, 2001, 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States that changed the course of history

Today in Canada's Political History: September 11, 2001, 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States that changed the course of history

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 10, 1987, David Peterson wins the largest majority in Ontario history!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 10, 1987, David Peterson wins the largest majority in Ontario history!

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 9, 1929, Canadian Bar Association elects two future PMs to the group’s most senior posts

Today in Canada's Political History: September 9, 1929, Canadian Bar Association elects two future PMs to the group’s most senior posts

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 8, 1945, Angus L. returns to the Nova Scotia Premiership!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 8, 1945, Angus L. returns to the Nova Scotia Premiership!

  • 2026-08-31
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