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Arthur Milnes

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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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Today in Canada's Political History: November 4, 1923, Birth of the late, great Howie Meeker!

Today in Canada's Political History: November 4, 1923, Birth of the late, great Howie Meeker!

  • 2025-11-02
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 3, 1873, Sir John A. Macdonald’s famous defence of his government before leaving office over the Pacific Scandal

Today in Canada's Political History: November 3, 1873, Sir John A. Macdonald’s famous defence of his government before leaving office over the Pacific Scandal

  • 2025-11-02
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 2, 1920, The Canadian Bar Association welcomes former American President William Howard Taft to Ottawa

Today in Canada's Political History: November 2, 1920, The Canadian Bar Association welcomes former American President William Howard Taft to Ottawa

  • 2025-11-02
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Today in Canada's Political History: November 1, 1921, Death of Lady Laurier

Today in Canada's Political History: November 1, 1921, Death of Lady Laurier

  • 2025-11-01
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 31, 2012, Michael Meighen receives Hon. Degree at McGill University

Today in Canada's Political History: October 31, 2012, Michael Meighen receives Hon. Degree at McGill University

  • 2025-10-26
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 30, 1893, Death of Sir John Abbott

Today in Canada's Political History: October 30, 1893, Death of Sir John Abbott

  • 2025-10-26
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 29, 1925, Mackenzie King and his Liberals come second in seat count but still cling to power after Canada’s 15th general election

Today in Canada's Political History: October 29, 1925, Mackenzie King and his Liberals come second in seat count but still cling to power after Canada’s 15th general election

  • 2025-10-26
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 28, 1925, A clairvoyant assures the campaigning Mackenzie King that his late father is watching over him from the other side

Today in Canada's Political History: October 28, 1925, A clairvoyant assures the campaigning Mackenzie King that his late father is watching over him from the other side

  • 2025-10-26
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 27, 1892, The famed Principal Grant of Queen’s weighs in on the Manitoba Schools question

Today in Canada's Political History: October 27, 1892, The famed Principal Grant of Queen’s weighs in on the Manitoba Schools question

  • 2025-10-26
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 25, 2023, Former PM Jean Chrétien reflects on the 25th anniversary of his election as Prime Minister

Today in Canada's Political History: October 25, 2023, Former PM Jean Chrétien reflects on the 25th anniversary of his election as Prime Minister

  • 2025-10-23
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 24, 1954, Happy birthday Tom Mulcair!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 24, 1954, Happy birthday Tom Mulcair!

  • 2025-10-23
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 23, 1997, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien addresses the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce

Today in Canada's Political History: October 23, 1997, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien addresses the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce

  • 2025-10-22
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 22, 1943, Mackenzie King meets with Justin Trudeau’s grandfather!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 22, 1943, Mackenzie King meets with Justin Trudeau’s grandfather!

  • 2025-10-21
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 21, 1981 Tommy Douglas receives Canada’s highest civilian honour

Today in Canada's Political History: October 21, 1981 Tommy Douglas receives Canada’s highest civilian honour

  • 2025-10-21
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 20, 1921, Proud parents take their love of Canadian politics to the next level!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 20, 1921, Proud parents take their love of Canadian politics to the next level!

  • 2025-10-20
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 19, 2010, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper addresses new Canadians at an Ottawa citizenship ceremony

Today in Canada's Political History: October 19, 2010, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper addresses new Canadians at an Ottawa citizenship ceremony

  • 2025-10-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 18, 1962, John Turner’s maiden speech in the Commons

Today in Canada's Political History: October 18, 1962, John Turner’s maiden speech in the Commons

  • 2025-10-19
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 17, 1966, Death of veteran Parliamentary Press Gallery journalist Fred Mears

Today in Canada's Political History: October 17, 1966, Death of veteran Parliamentary Press Gallery journalist Fred Mears

  • 2025-10-17
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 16, 1878, Manitoba’s John Norquay becomes Manitoba’s Premier

Today in Canada's Political History: October 16, 1878, Manitoba’s John Norquay becomes Manitoba’s Premier

  • 2025-10-16
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 14, 1975, Toronto Star columnist Richard Gwyn highlights tomorrow’s Liberal party stars

Today in Canada's Political History: October 14, 1975, Toronto Star columnist Richard Gwyn highlights tomorrow’s Liberal party stars

  • 2025-10-14
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 13, 1812, Battle of Queenston Heights

Today in Canada's Political History: October 13, 1812, Battle of Queenston Heights

  • 2025-10-13
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 12, 1872, Sir John A. Macdonald and his Tories are victorious in Canada’s second general election

Today in Canada's Political History: October 12, 1872, Sir John A. Macdonald and his Tories are victorious in Canada’s second general election

  • 2025-10-12
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 11, 1916, Laurier delivers one of his most famous addresses

Today in Canada's Political History: October 11, 1916, Laurier delivers one of his most famous addresses

  • 2025-10-11
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 10, 2007, Dalton McGuinty wins his second majority!

Today in Canada's Political History: October 10, 2007, Dalton McGuinty wins his second majority!

  • 2025-10-10
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 9, 1951, Premier Maurice Duplessis honours Princess Elizabeth at an official dinner in Quebec City

Today in Canada's Political History: October 9, 1951, Premier Maurice Duplessis honours Princess Elizabeth at an official dinner in Quebec City

  • 2025-10-09
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 8, 1999, Bill Clinton dedicates the new U.S. Embassy building in Ottawa

Today in Canada's Political History: October 8, 1999, Bill Clinton dedicates the new U.S. Embassy building in Ottawa

  • 2025-10-08
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 7, 1999, Adrienne Clarkson installed as the Queen’s Representative to Canada

Today in Canada's Political History: October 7, 1999, Adrienne Clarkson installed as the Queen’s Representative to Canada

  • 2025-10-07
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 6, 2020, State Funeral for John N. Turner

Today in Canada's Political History: October 6, 2020, State Funeral for John N. Turner

  • 2025-10-06
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 5, 2006, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper outlines his vision for Canadian foreign policy

Today in Canada's Political History: October 5, 2006, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper outlines his vision for Canadian foreign policy

  • 2025-10-05
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Today in Canada's Political History: October 4, 2007, Mark Carney appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada

Today in Canada's Political History: October 4, 2007, Mark Carney appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada

  • 2025-10-04
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