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Arthur Milnes

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Today in Canada's Political History: January 6, 1949, Eleanor Roosevelt calls for increased trading ties between Canada and the United States

Today in Canada's Political History: January 6, 1949, Eleanor Roosevelt calls for increased trading ties between Canada and the United States

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 5, 1959, Future PM Joe Clark is announced as editor of a new publication for Tory youth in Alberta

Today in Canada's Political History: January 5, 1959, Future PM Joe Clark is announced as editor of a new publication for Tory youth in Alberta

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 4, 1973, CTV’s Bruce Phillips defends his network’s year-end interview with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

Today in Canada's Political History: January 4, 1973, CTV’s Bruce Phillips defends his network’s year-end interview with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 3, 1895, Canadian newspapers report on Sir John Thompson’s laying-in-state

Today in Canada's Political History: January 3, 1895, Canadian newspapers report on Sir John Thompson’s laying-in-state

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 2, 1980, Canadian and American officials hold a crucial meeting to discuss smuggling six U.S. diplomats out of Iran

Today in Canada's Political History: January 2, 1980, Canadian and American officials hold a crucial meeting to discuss smuggling six U.S. diplomats out of Iran

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 1, 1951, PM Louis St-Laurent arrives in London after a 24-hour trip across the Pond!

Today in Canada's Political History: January 1, 1951, PM Louis St-Laurent arrives in London after a 24-hour trip across the Pond!

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 31, 1981, Happy birthday to Manitoba’s history-making Premier, Wab Kinew!

Today in Canada's Political History: December 31, 1981, Happy birthday to Manitoba’s history-making Premier, Wab Kinew!

  • 2025-12-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 29, 2024, Jimmy Carter passes into history

Today in Canada's Political History: December 29, 2024, Jimmy Carter passes into history

  • 2025-12-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 28, 2019, Former Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper named a Companion of the Order of Canada

Today in Canada's Political History: December 28, 2019, Former Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper named a Companion of the Order of Canada

  • 2025-12-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 27, 1920, Lady Laurier has a gift for Mackenzie King!

Today in Canada's Political History: December 27, 1920, Lady Laurier has a gift for Mackenzie King!

  • 2025-12-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 26, 1968, The Boy’s Parliament assembles at the Manitoba Legislature with a youthful Tom Axworthy as Premier!

Today in Canada's Political History: December 26, 1968, The Boy’s Parliament assembles at the Manitoba Legislature with a youthful Tom Axworthy as Premier!

  • 2025-12-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 25, 1971, Birth of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau

Today in Canada's Political History: December 25, 1971, Birth of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau

  • 2025-12-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 24, 1980, Outgoing US Ambassador to Canada sends a confidential memo to the State Department about Canada-US relations

Today in Canada's Political History: December 24, 1980, Outgoing US Ambassador to Canada sends a confidential memo to the State Department about Canada-US relations

  • 2025-12-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 23, 1997, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien has a sore arm!

Today in Canada's Political History: December 23, 1997, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien has a sore arm!

  • 2025-12-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 22, 2004, Prime Minister Paul Martin wishes Canadians a Merry Christmas

Today in Canada's Political History: December 22, 2004, Prime Minister Paul Martin wishes Canadians a Merry Christmas

  • 2025-12-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 21, 1985, Helen Hunley of Alberta makes history!

Today in Canada's Political History: December 21, 1985, Helen Hunley of Alberta makes history!

  • 2025-12-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 20, 2024, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh calls for Justin Trudeau’s resignation

Today in Canada's Political History: December 20, 2024, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh calls for Justin Trudeau’s resignation

  • 2025-12-10
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 19, 1954, Foreign Minister Lester Pearson meets with his U.S. counterpart

Today in Canada's Political History: December 19, 1954, Foreign Minister Lester Pearson meets with his U.S. counterpart

  • 2025-12-10
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 18, 1937, Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s government honours Canada’s two greatest Prime Ministers

Today in Canada's Political History: December 18, 1937, Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s government honours Canada’s two greatest Prime Ministers

  • 2025-12-10
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 17, 1943, Eleanor Roosvelt celebrates Mackenzie King’s birthday!

Today in Canada's Political History: December 17, 1943, Eleanor Roosvelt celebrates Mackenzie King’s birthday!

  • 2025-12-10
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 14, 1956, Dief elected national leader of Canada’s Conservatives!

Today in Canada's Political History: December 14, 1956, Dief elected national leader of Canada’s Conservatives!

  • 2025-12-10
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 13, 1993, Kim Campbell resigns as leader of Canada’s federal Tories

Today in Canada's Political History: December 13, 1993, Kim Campbell resigns as leader of Canada’s federal Tories

  • 2025-12-10
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 12, 2003, Paul Martin becomes Prime Minister

Today in Canada's Political History: December 12, 2003, Paul Martin becomes Prime Minister

  • 2025-12-10
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 11, 1921, Prime Minister-designate Mackenzie King welcomes Marshal Foch of France to Ottawa

Today in Canada's Political History: December 11, 1921, Prime Minister-designate Mackenzie King welcomes Marshal Foch of France to Ottawa

  • 2025-12-10
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 10, 2014, Perry Bellegarde elected AFN National Chief

Today in Canada's Political History: December 10, 2014, Perry Bellegarde elected AFN National Chief

  • 2025-12-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 9, 1858, Death of the great Robert Baldwin

Today in Canada's Political History: December 9, 1858, Death of the great Robert Baldwin

  • 2025-12-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 8, 1993, President Bill Clinton signs the NAFTA

Today in Canada's Political History: December 8, 1993, President Bill Clinton signs the NAFTA

  • 2025-12-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 7, 2023, Happy anniversary National Chief Cindy Woodhouse!

Today in Canada's Political History: December 7, 2023, Happy anniversary National Chief Cindy Woodhouse!

  • 2025-12-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 6, 1927, Governor General Lord Willingdon makes history in Washington

Today in Canada's Political History: December 6, 1927, Governor General Lord Willingdon makes history in Washington

  • 2025-11-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 5, 1953, John Diefenbaker and Olive Palmer’s upcoming wedding announced

Today in Canada's Political History: December 5, 1953, John Diefenbaker and Olive Palmer’s upcoming wedding announced

  • 2025-11-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 4, 1938, Mackenzie King has dinner with Ulysses S. Grant’s granddaughter

Today in Canada's Political History: December 4, 1938, Mackenzie King has dinner with Ulysses S. Grant’s granddaughter

  • 2025-11-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 3, 1897, Wilfrid Laurier campaigns on behalf of Ontario Liberals

Today in Canada's Political History: December 3, 1897, Wilfrid Laurier campaigns on behalf of Ontario Liberals

  • 2025-11-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 2, 1926, Death of Sir Joseph Pope

Today in Canada's Political History: December 2, 1926, Death of Sir Joseph Pope

  • 2025-11-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: December 1, 1892, Kingston Whig-Standard comments on the selection of Sir John Thompson as Prime Minister

Today in Canada's Political History: December 1, 1892, Kingston Whig-Standard comments on the selection of Sir John Thompson as Prime Minister

  • 2025-11-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 30, 1892, Governor General Lord Aberdeen announces the resignation of Prime Minister Sir John Abbott

Today in Canada's Political History: November 30, 1892, Governor General Lord Aberdeen announces the resignation of Prime Minister Sir John Abbott

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 29, 1989, Prime Minister Mulroney briefs President Bush Sr. on his talks with Mikhail Gorbachev

Today in Canada's Political History: November 29, 1989, Prime Minister Mulroney briefs President Bush Sr. on his talks with Mikhail Gorbachev

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 28, 1970, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau kicks off the Grey Cup!

Today in Canada's Political History: November 28, 1970, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau kicks off the Grey Cup!

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 27, 1905, Sir Wilfrid Laurier supports the Jews of Russia

Today in Canada's Political History: November 27, 1905, Sir Wilfrid Laurier supports the Jews of Russia

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 26, 1941, Ernest Lapointe Passes into History

Today in Canada's Political History: November 26, 1941, Ernest Lapointe Passes into History

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 25, 1916, Mackenzie King visits his family’s plot at Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Today in Canada's Political History: November 25, 1916, Mackenzie King visits his family’s plot at Mount Pleasant Cemetery

  • 2025-11-26
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 24, 1875, Sir John A. addresses the party faithful in Montreal

Today in Canada's Political History: November 24, 1875, Sir John A. addresses the party faithful in Montreal

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 23, 1927, Mackenzie King describes Calvin Coolidge

Today in Canada's Political History: November 23, 1927, Mackenzie King describes Calvin Coolidge

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 22, 2012, Jean Chrétien plants a ceremonial tree at Art’s House!

Today in Canada's Political History: November 22, 2012, Jean Chrétien plants a ceremonial tree at Art’s House!

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 21, 1979, Leader of the Opposition Pierre Trudeau announces his resignation as party leader for the first time

Today in Canada's Political History: November 21, 1979, Leader of the Opposition Pierre Trudeau announces his resignation as party leader for the first time

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 20, 1911, Sir Wilfrid Laurier pays tribute to his wife at his 70th birthday celebrations

Today in Canada's Political History: November 20, 1911, Sir Wilfrid Laurier pays tribute to his wife at his 70th birthday celebrations

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 19, 1881, Birth of Fighting Bob Manion!

Today in Canada's Political History: November 19, 1881, Birth of Fighting Bob Manion!

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 18, 1927, Birth of legendary broadcast journalist Knowlton Nash

Today in Canada's Political History: November 18, 1927, Birth of legendary broadcast journalist Knowlton Nash

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 17, 1891, Laurier addresses members of Boston’s ex-pat French-Canadian community.

Today in Canada's Political History: November 17, 1891, Laurier addresses members of Boston’s ex-pat French-Canadian community.

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 16, 1875, Dr. Tupper addresses the party faithful in Halifax

Today in Canada's Political History: November 16, 1875, Dr. Tupper addresses the party faithful in Halifax

  • 2025-11-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 15, 1948, Louis St.-Laurent becomes Prime Minister

Today in Canada's Political History: November 15, 1948, Louis St.-Laurent becomes Prime Minister

  • 2025-11-06
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 14, 2004, Prime Minister Paul Martin pays tribute to Canada’s first-ever female cabinet minister on her passing

Today in Canada's Political History: November 14, 2004, Prime Minister Paul Martin pays tribute to Canada’s first-ever female cabinet minister on her passing

  • 2025-11-06
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 13, 1951, Eleanor Roosvelt describes Lester Pearson the Cold War combatant in action

Today in Canada's Political History: November 13, 1951, Eleanor Roosvelt describes Lester Pearson the Cold War combatant in action

  • 2025-11-06
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 12, 1946, Happy birthday Peter Milliken!

Today in Canada's Political History: November 12, 1946, Happy birthday Peter Milliken!

  • 2025-11-06
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 11, 1951 Princess Elizabeth’s first visit to Canada comes to an end

Today in Canada's Political History: November 11, 1951 Princess Elizabeth’s first visit to Canada comes to an end

  • 2025-11-06
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 10, 1988, Ronald Reagan follows the Canadian election

Today in Canada's Political History: November 10, 1988, Ronald Reagan follows the Canadian election

  • 2025-11-02
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 9, 1860, John A. Macdonald delivers a rousing address in Brantford, Canada West

Today in Canada's Political History: November 9, 1860, John A. Macdonald delivers a rousing address in Brantford, Canada West

  • 2025-11-02
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 8, 1965, Lester B. Pearson and his Liberals Re-Elected

Today in Canada's Political History: November 8, 1965, Lester B. Pearson and his Liberals Re-Elected

  • 2025-11-02
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 7, 1909, A youthful soprano performs for Sir Wilfrid and Lady Laurier at their Ottawa home

Today in Canada's Political History: November 7, 1909, A youthful soprano performs for Sir Wilfrid and Lady Laurier at their Ottawa home

  • 2025-11-02
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 6, 1867, First Sitting Day of the New Dominion of Canada’s House of Commons

Today in Canada's Political History: November 6, 1867, First Sitting Day of the New Dominion of Canada’s House of Commons

  • 2025-11-02
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 5, 1984, Happy birthday Premier P.J. Akeeagok!

Today in Canada's Political History: November 5, 1984, Happy birthday Premier P.J. Akeeagok!

  • 2025-11-02
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