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Today in Canada's Political History - March 16, 1965: Happy birthday Prime Minister Carney; It is time for your Kingston tree-planting!

Today in Canada's Political History - March 16, 1965: Happy birthday Prime Minister Carney; It is time for your Kingston tree-planting!

It is a historic day here at Art’s History as I officially welcome the Right Honourable Mark Carney to the...

  • 2025-03-16
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 16, 1965: Happy birthday Prime Minister Carney; It is time for your Kingston tree-planting!

Today in Canada's Political History - March 16, 1965: Happy birthday Prime Minister Carney; It is time for your Kingston tree-planting!

  • 2025-03-16
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 15, 1967: Joint Senate-House committee recommends that O Canada officially become our national anthem

Today in Canada's Political History - March 15, 1967: Joint Senate-House committee recommends that O Canada officially become our national anthem

  • 2025-03-15
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 14, 1824: Birth of John Robson, B.C.’s 9th Premier

Today in Canada's Political History - March 14, 1824: Birth of John Robson, B.C.’s 9th Premier

  • 2025-03-14
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 13: Happy Commonwealth Day!

Today in Canada's Political History - March 13: Happy Commonwealth Day!

  • 2025-03-13
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 12, 1821, Happy birthday Sir John Abbott!

Today in Canada's Political History - March 12, 1821, Happy birthday Sir John Abbott!

  • 2025-03-12
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 11, 1973: Death of Canadian Communist Party leader, Tim Buck

Today in Canada's Political History - March 11, 1973: Death of Canadian Communist Party leader, Tim Buck

  • 2025-03-11
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 10, 1947: Happy birthday Kim Campbell!

Today in Canada's Political History - March 10, 1947: Happy birthday Kim Campbell!

  • 2025-03-10
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 9, 2023: White House announces President Joe Biden’s upcoming trip to Ottawa

Today in Canada's Political History - March 9, 2023: White House announces President Joe Biden’s upcoming trip to Ottawa

  • 2025-03-09
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 8, 1954: Canada’s High Commission reports on the success of PM Louis St.-Laurent’s visit to India

Today in Canada's Political History - March 8, 1954: Canada’s High Commission reports on the success of PM Louis St.-Laurent’s visit to India

  • 2025-03-08
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 7, 1881: Sir John A. Macdonald defends Hansard!

Today in Canada's Political History - March 7, 1881: Sir John A. Macdonald defends Hansard!

  • 2025-03-07
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 6, 1911: The LA Times suggests that Canada is all grown up!

Today in Canada's Political History - March 6, 1911: The LA Times suggests that Canada is all grown up!

  • 2025-03-06
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 5, 1967: Death of Governor General Georges Vanier

Today in Canada's Political History - March 5, 1967: Death of Governor General Georges Vanier

  • 2025-03-06
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 4, 1959: Official Portrait of Louis St.-Laurent unveiled on Parliament Hill

Today in Canada's Political History - March 4, 1959: Official Portrait of Louis St.-Laurent unveiled on Parliament Hill

  • 2025-03-04
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 3, 1998: PM Jean Chrétien speaks to the Economic Club of New York

Today in Canada's Political History - March 3, 1998: PM Jean Chrétien speaks to the Economic Club of New York

  • 2025-03-03
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 2, 1962: Federal government orders Thalidomide off the market

Today in Canada's Political History - March 2, 1962: Federal government orders Thalidomide off the market

  • 2025-03-02
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Today in Canada's Political History - March 1, 1866: John A. Macdonald delivers a crucial speech in Eastern Ontario

Today in Canada's Political History - March 1, 1866: John A. Macdonald delivers a crucial speech in Eastern Ontario

  • 2025-03-01
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 28, 2017: Veteran Newfoundland MP and cabinet minister James McGrath passes into history

Today in Canada's Political History - February 28, 2017: Veteran Newfoundland MP and cabinet minister James McGrath passes into history

  • 2025-02-28
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 27, 1890: Sir John A. Macdonald’s official Parliament Hill portrait unveiled

Today in Canada's Political History - February 27, 1890: Sir John A. Macdonald’s official Parliament Hill portrait unveiled

  • 2025-02-27
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 26, 1925: Agnes Macphail fights for the equality of women in House of Commons speech

Today in Canada's Political History - February 26, 1925: Agnes Macphail fights for the equality of women in House of Commons speech

  • 2025-02-26
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 25, 1900: Joseph Martin takes office as BC Premier

Today in Canada's Political History - February 25, 1900: Joseph Martin takes office as BC Premier

  • 2025-02-25
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 24, 1993: Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announces his resignation

Today in Canada's Political History - February 24, 1993: Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announces his resignation

  • 2025-02-24
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 23, 1995: President Bill Clinton praises a united Canada in speech to Parliament

Today in Canada's Political History - February 23, 1995: President Bill Clinton praises a united Canada in speech to Parliament

  • 2025-02-23
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 22, 1996: Prime Minister Jean Chrétien honours Lester Pearson

Today in Canada's Political History - February 22, 1996: Prime Minister Jean Chrétien honours Lester Pearson

  • 2025-02-22
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 21, 1935: Prime Minister R.B. Bennett and former PM Mackenzie King praise Queen’s University

Today in Canada's Political History - February 21, 1935: Prime Minister R.B. Bennett and former PM Mackenzie King praise Queen’s University

  • 2025-02-21
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 20, 1887: Birth of Vincent Massey

Today in Canada's Political History - February 20, 1887: Birth of Vincent Massey

  • 2025-02-20
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 19, 1904: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Robert Borden privately reflect on old-age

Today in Canada's Political History - February 19, 1904: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Robert Borden privately reflect on old-age

  • 2025-02-19
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 18, 1980, Welcome to the 1980s!

Today in Canada's Political History - February 18, 1980, Welcome to the 1980s!

  • 2025-02-19
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 17, 1918: Sir Robert Borden meets President Woodrow Wilson at the White House

Today in Canada's Political History - February 17, 1918: Sir Robert Borden meets President Woodrow Wilson at the White House

  • 2025-02-17
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 16, 2023: David Cochrane announced as host of Power and Politics!

Today in Canada's Political History - February 16, 2023: David Cochrane announced as host of Power and Politics!

  • 2025-02-16
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 15, 2005: Prime Minister Paul Martin celebrates the 40th anniversary of Canada’s “new” flag

Today in Canada's Political History - February 15, 2005: Prime Minister Paul Martin celebrates the 40th anniversary of Canada’s “new” flag

  • 2025-02-15
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 14, Valentine’s Day: Celebrating the love of Sir John and Annie Thompson!

Today in Canada's Political History - February 14, Valentine’s Day: Celebrating the love of Sir John and Annie Thompson!

  • 2025-02-14
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 13, 2017: Justin Trudeau goes to Washington

Today in Canada's Political History - February 13, 2017: Justin Trudeau goes to Washington

  • 2025-02-13
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 12, 2019, Jody Wilson-Reybould resigns from the Trudeau cabinet

Today in Canada's Political History - February 12, 2019, Jody Wilson-Reybould resigns from the Trudeau cabinet

  • 2025-02-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: February 11, 2010: Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper addresses the British Columbia Legislature

Today in Canada's Political History: February 11, 2010: Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper addresses the British Columbia Legislature

  • 2025-02-11
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Today in Canada's Political History: February 10, 1988, PM Mulroney privately advises Mrs. Thatcher – via the UK High Commissioner – to avoid televising the British Parliament

Today in Canada's Political History: February 10, 1988, PM Mulroney privately advises Mrs. Thatcher – via the UK High Commissioner – to avoid televising the British Parliament

  • 2025-02-10
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Today in Canada's Political History: February 9, 2000, Dalton Camp delivers the Allan J. MacEachen Lecture in Nova Scotia

Today in Canada's Political History: February 9, 2000, Dalton Camp delivers the Allan J. MacEachen Lecture in Nova Scotia

  • 2025-02-09
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 8, 1952: Premier Tommy Douglas assures Canada’s new Queen of his province’s loyalty

Today in Canada's Political History - February 8, 1952: Premier Tommy Douglas assures Canada’s new Queen of his province’s loyalty

  • 2025-02-08
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 7, 1950: Death of Toronto’s legendary Mayor, Tommy Church

Today in Canada's Political History - February 7, 1950: Death of Toronto’s legendary Mayor, Tommy Church

  • 2025-02-07
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 6, 1936: Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden writes to Canada’s new Monarch, King Edward VIII

Today in Canada's Political History - February 6, 1936: Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden writes to Canada’s new Monarch, King Edward VIII

  • 2025-02-06
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 5, 1993: President Clinton meets with PM Brian Mulroney at the White House

Today in Canada's Political History - February 5, 1993: President Clinton meets with PM Brian Mulroney at the White House

  • 2025-02-05
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 4, 1950: Saskatoon Star-Phoenix publishes a review of former PM Arthur Meighen’s new book

Today in Canada's Political History - February 4, 1950: Saskatoon Star-Phoenix publishes a review of former PM Arthur Meighen’s new book

  • 2025-02-04
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 3, 2015: John Baird resigns from the federal cabinet to return to private life

Today in Canada's Political History - February 3, 2015: John Baird resigns from the federal cabinet to return to private life

  • 2025-02-03
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 2, 1931: Calvin Coolidge writes about Prime Minister R.B. Bennett’s trip to Washington

Today in Canada's Political History - February 2, 1931: Calvin Coolidge writes about Prime Minister R.B. Bennett’s trip to Washington

  • 2025-02-02
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Today in Canada's Political History - February 1, 1882: Happy birthday Uncle Louis!

Today in Canada's Political History - February 1, 1882: Happy birthday Uncle Louis!

  • 2025-02-01
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 31, 1968: The Harvard Crimson reports on Lester B. Pearson’s resignation announcement

Today in Canada's Political History - January 31, 1968: The Harvard Crimson reports on Lester B. Pearson’s resignation announcement

  • 2025-01-31
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 30, 1946: Birth of Ovide Mercredi

Today in Canada's Political History - January 30, 1946: Birth of Ovide Mercredi

  • 2025-01-30
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 29, 1936: Borden pays tribute to King Edward VII in a national radio address

Today in Canada's Political History - January 29, 1936: Borden pays tribute to King Edward VII in a national radio address

  • 2025-01-29
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 28, 1972: John Turner named Minister of Finance by PM Pierre Trudeau

Today in Canada's Political History - January 28, 1972: John Turner named Minister of Finance by PM Pierre Trudeau

  • 2025-01-28
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 27, 1934: Sir Robert Borden dedicates a public library in Ottawa

Today in Canada's Political History - January 27, 1934: Sir Robert Borden dedicates a public library in Ottawa

  • 2025-01-27
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 26, 1911: President William Howard Taft sends the Canada-U.S. Reciprocity Agreement to the Congress for approval; says Canada now at a “parting of the ways”

Today in Canada's Political History - January 26, 1911: President William Howard Taft sends the Canada-U.S. Reciprocity Agreement to the Congress for approval; says Canada now at a “parting of the ways”

  • 2025-01-26
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 25, 2017: Death of veteran parliamentarian Marcel Prud’homme

Today in Canada's Political History - January 25, 2017: Death of veteran parliamentarian Marcel Prud’homme

  • 2025-01-25
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 24, 2009: Future Premier Wab Kinew releases his first CD!

Today in Canada's Political History - January 24, 2009: Future Premier Wab Kinew releases his first CD!

  • 2025-01-24
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 23, 2006: Happy anniversary Stephen J. Harper!

Today in Canada's Political History - January 23, 2006: Happy anniversary Stephen J. Harper!

  • 2025-01-23
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 22, 1922: Happy Lincoln Alexander Day!

Today in Canada's Political History - January 22, 1922: Happy Lincoln Alexander Day!

  • 2025-01-22
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 21, 2021: Governor General Julie Payette’s resignation announced

Today in Canada's Political History - January 21, 2021: Governor General Julie Payette’s resignation announced

  • 2025-01-22
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 20, 1943: Eleanor Roosvelt visits Montreal

Today in Canada's Political History - January 20, 1943: Eleanor Roosvelt visits Montreal

  • 2025-01-20
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 19, 2002: Former PM Joe Clark pens tribute to the late John Diefenbaker

Today in Canada's Political History - January 19, 2002: Former PM Joe Clark pens tribute to the late John Diefenbaker

  • 2025-01-19
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 18, 1917: Edgar Rhodes becomes Speaker of the House

Today in Canada's Political History - January 18, 1917: Edgar Rhodes becomes Speaker of the House

  • 2025-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History - January 17, 1888: Big Bear passes into history

Today in Canada's Political History - January 17, 1888: Big Bear passes into history

  • 2025-01-17
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