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Arthur Milnes

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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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Today in Canada's Political History: September 7, 1940, Lady Borden passes into history

Today in Canada's Political History: September 7, 1940, Lady Borden passes into history

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 6, 1957, Happy birthday Michaëlle Jean!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 6, 1957, Happy birthday Michaëlle Jean!

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 5, 1920, Lady Macdonald Dies in England

Today in Canada's Political History: September 5, 1920, Lady Macdonald Dies in England

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 4, Brian Mulroney and his Tories win 211 seats!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 4, Brian Mulroney and his Tories win 211 seats!

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 3, 1910, Laurier’s love affair with Alberta continues!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 3, 1910, Laurier’s love affair with Alberta continues!

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Today in Canada's Political History: September 2, 1978, Dief has nine teeth removed!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 2, 1978, Dief has nine teeth removed!

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: September 1, Alberta and Saskatchewan become provinces!

Today in Canada's Political History: September 1, Alberta and Saskatchewan become provinces!

  • 2026-08-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 31, 1997, President George H.W. Bush writes a fishing column after a trip to the NWT at Art’s request!

Today in Canada's Political History: August 31, 1997, President George H.W. Bush writes a fishing column after a trip to the NWT at Art’s request!

  • 2026-08-24
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 30, 1976, Eleven-year-old Mark Carney takes the Edmonton Journal to task!

Today in Canada's Political History: August 30, 1976, Eleven-year-old Mark Carney takes the Edmonton Journal to task!

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 29, 2005, Hugh Segal Appointed to Senate by PM Paul Martin

Today in Canada's Political History: August 29, 2005, Hugh Segal Appointed to Senate by PM Paul Martin

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 28, 1938, Happy birthday Paul Martin!

Today in Canada's Political History: August 28, 1938, Happy birthday Paul Martin!

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 27, 2011, State funeral for Jack Layton held in Toronto

Today in Canada's Political History: August 27, 2011, State funeral for Jack Layton held in Toronto

  • 2026-08-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 26, 1991, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and his family visit with President George H.W. Bush in Kennebunkport, Maine

Today in Canada's Political History: August 26, 1991, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and his family visit with President George H.W. Bush in Kennebunkport, Maine

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 25, 1944, Happy birthday Conrad Black!

Today in Canada's Political History: August 25, 1944, Happy birthday Conrad Black!

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 24, 1896, Rookie Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier takes on Sir Charles Tupper

Today in Canada's Political History: August 24, 1896, Rookie Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier takes on Sir Charles Tupper

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 23, 2020, Erin O’Toole elected Canada’s Conservative leader

Today in Canada's Political History: August 23, 2020, Erin O’Toole elected Canada’s Conservative leader

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 22, 1946, Mackenzie King visits the Nuremburg Trials

Today in Canada's Political History: August 22, 1946, Mackenzie King visits the Nuremburg Trials

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 21, 1947, Birth of Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General, Mary Simon

Today in Canada's Political History: August 21, 1947, Birth of Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General, Mary Simon

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 20, 2016, The Tragically Hip’s final concert

Today in Canada's Political History: August 20, 2016, The Tragically Hip’s final concert

  • 2026-08-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 19, 1946, Bill Clinton turns 80!

Today in Canada's Political History: August 19, 1946, Bill Clinton turns 80!

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 18, 1927, Future American First Lady Rosalynn Carter born in Plains, Georgia

Today in Canada's Political History: August 18, 1927, Future American First Lady Rosalynn Carter born in Plains, Georgia

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 17, 1943, Start of First Quebec Conference During WWII

Today in Canada's Political History: August 17, 1943, Start of First Quebec Conference During WWII

  • 2026-08-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 16, 1979, The great John Diefenbaker passes into history

Today in Canada's Political History: August 16, 1979, The great John Diefenbaker passes into history

  • 2026-08-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 15, 1919, Prince of Wales starts Canadian tour

Today in Canada's Political History: August 15, 1919, Prince of Wales starts Canadian tour

  • 2026-08-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 14, 1940, Churchill, FDR announce Atlantic Charter, after talks in Newfoundland

Today in Canada's Political History: August 14, 1940, Churchill, FDR announce Atlantic Charter, after talks in Newfoundland

  • 2026-08-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 13, 1990, Gilles Duceppe Becomes First Elected BQ MP

Today in Canada's Political History: August 13, 1990, Gilles Duceppe Becomes First Elected BQ MP

  • 2026-07-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 12, 1992, Canada, Mexico and USA successfully conclude NAFTA negotiations

Today in Canada's Political History: August 12, 1992, Canada, Mexico and USA successfully conclude NAFTA negotiations

  • 2026-08-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 11, 1921, Lord Byng becomes Canada’s Governor General

Today in Canada's Political History: August 11, 1921, Lord Byng becomes Canada’s Governor General

  • 2026-08-08
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Today in Canada's Political History:

Today in Canada's Political History:

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Today in Canada's Political History:

Today in Canada's Political History:

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Today in Canada's Political History: August 8, 2021. Death of Bill Davis

Today in Canada's Political History: August 8, 2021. Death of Bill Davis

  • 2026-07-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 7, 1959, Happy birthday Tim Murphy!

Today in Canada's Political History: August 7, 1959, Happy birthday Tim Murphy!

  • 2026-07-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 6, 2002, Former Prime Minister Joe Clark announces his resignation as Canada’s Progressive Conservative leader

Today in Canada's Political History: August 6, 2002, Former Prime Minister Joe Clark announces his resignation as Canada’s Progressive Conservative leader

  • 2026-07-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 5, 1927, British Prime Minister joins Mackenzie King in celebrating the life and legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald at the latter’s Kingston statue

Today in Canada's Political History: August 5, 1927, British Prime Minister joins Mackenzie King in celebrating the life and legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald at the latter’s Kingston statue

  • 2026-07-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 4, 2005, Michaëlle Jean announced as Canada’s next Governor General

Today in Canada's Political History: August 4, 2005, Michaëlle Jean announced as Canada’s next Governor General

  • 2026-07-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 3, 1981, Ronald Reagan sends Pierre Trudeau a thank-you note

Today in Canada's Political History: August 3, 1981, Ronald Reagan sends Pierre Trudeau a thank-you note

  • 2026-07-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 2, 1961, Tommy Douglas speaks to the founding NDP convention that makes him the party’s first leader

Today in Canada's Political History: August 2, 1961, Tommy Douglas speaks to the founding NDP convention that makes him the party’s first leader

  • 2026-07-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: August 1, 1950, Labour Minister Humphrey Mitchell passes into history while still holding high office

Today in Canada's Political History: August 1, 1950, Labour Minister Humphrey Mitchell passes into history while still holding high office

  • 2026-07-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 31, 1943, Happy Birthday to Sheila Martin!

Today in Canada's Political History: July 31, 1943, Happy Birthday to Sheila Martin!

  • 2026-07-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 30, 2017! Justin Trudeau celebrates national Baseball Day!

Today in Canada's Political History: July 30, 2017! Justin Trudeau celebrates national Baseball Day!

  • 2026-07-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 29, 1874, Happy birthday J.S. Woodsworth!

Today in Canada's Political History: July 29, 1874, Happy birthday J.S. Woodsworth!

  • 2026-07-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 28, 1973, Funeral of Louis St.-Laurent in Quebec City

Today in Canada's Political History: July 28, 1973, Funeral of Louis St.-Laurent in Quebec City

  • 2026-07-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 27, 1902, Laurier offers advice about marriage to Scottish youth!

Today in Canada's Political History: July 27, 1902, Laurier offers advice about marriage to Scottish youth!

  • 2026-07-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 26, 1960, The history-making Louis Joseph Robichaud takes office as Premier in New Brunswick!

Today in Canada's Political History: July 26, 1960, The history-making Louis Joseph Robichaud takes office as Premier in New Brunswick!

  • 2026-07-06
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 25, 1896, Mackenzie King describes an average day as a reporter

Today in Canada's Political History: July 25, 1896, Mackenzie King describes an average day as a reporter

  • 2026-07-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: July 24, 1960, John Diefenbaker privately offers the American Canada’s assistance in U.S.-Cuba relations

Today in Canada's Political History: July 24, 1960, John Diefenbaker privately offers the American Canada’s assistance in U.S.-Cuba relations

  • 2026-07-19
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