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Today in Canada's Political History: January 29, 2001, Peter Milliken is elected Speaker for the first time!

Today in Canada's Political History: January 29, 2001, Peter Milliken is elected Speaker for the first time!

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 28, 1980, President Carter privately thanks Prime Minister Joe Clark for his government’s proud role in smuggling six American diplomats from revolutionary Iran

Today in Canada's Political History: January 28, 1980, President Carter privately thanks Prime Minister Joe Clark for his government’s proud role in smuggling six American diplomats from revolutionary Iran

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 27, 2001, Lorne Calvert become Saskatchewan’s NDP leader

Today in Canada's Political History: January 27, 2001, Lorne Calvert become Saskatchewan’s NDP leader

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 26, 2002, Brian Mulroney celebrates Sir Robert Borden

Today in Canada's Political History: January 26, 2002, Brian Mulroney celebrates Sir Robert Borden

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 25, 1972, Former PM Louis St.-Laurent give an interview on the eve of his 90th birthday

Today in Canada's Political History: January 25, 1972, Former PM Louis St.-Laurent give an interview on the eve of his 90th birthday

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 24, 1978, Kosmos 954 crashes to earth

Today in Canada's Political History: January 24, 1978, Kosmos 954 crashes to earth

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 23, 2006, Twentieth anniversary of Stephen Harper’s election as Prime Minister!

Today in Canada's Political History: January 23, 2006, Twentieth anniversary of Stephen Harper’s election as Prime Minister!

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 22, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson and Prime Minister Lester Pearson sign the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Agreement

Today in Canada's Political History: January 22, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson and Prime Minister Lester Pearson sign the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Agreement

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 21, 1970, A seventeen-year-old student disses Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau for his lack of respect for Parliament and backbench MPs

Today in Canada's Political History: January 21, 1970, A seventeen-year-old student disses Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau for his lack of respect for Parliament and backbench MPs

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 20, 1994, Maiden address of future PM Stephen J. Harper in the Commons

Today in Canada's Political History: January 20, 1994, Maiden address of future PM Stephen J. Harper in the Commons

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 19, 1960, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker speaks about Indigenous voting rights

Today in Canada's Political History: January 19, 1960, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker speaks about Indigenous voting rights

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 18, 1968, Writing in the Toronto Star, former Diefenbaker minister sizes up Liberal leadership candidate John N. Turner

Today in Canada's Political History: January 18, 1968, Writing in the Toronto Star, former Diefenbaker minister sizes up Liberal leadership candidate John N. Turner

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 17, 1961, Dief in D.C. for his final visit with President Eisenhower

Today in Canada's Political History: January 17, 1961, Dief in D.C. for his final visit with President Eisenhower

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 16, 1979, Happy birthday Mélanie Joly!

Today in Canada's Political History: January 16, 1979, Happy birthday Mélanie Joly!

  • 2026-01-18
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 15, 1939, Franklin Roosevelt’s second Ambassador to Canada finishes his duties in Ottawa

Today in Canada's Political History: January 15, 1939, Franklin Roosevelt’s second Ambassador to Canada finishes his duties in Ottawa

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 14, 1892, Kingston Whig-Standard editorialists weigh in after Laurier’s first-ever visit to the Limestone City

Today in Canada's Political History: January 14, 1892, Kingston Whig-Standard editorialists weigh in after Laurier’s first-ever visit to the Limestone City

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 13, 1928, Rookie Tory leader R.B. Bennett’s leadership-style celebrated as he prepares to face Mackenzie King in Parliament

Today in Canada's Political History: January 13, 1928, Rookie Tory leader R.B. Bennett’s leadership-style celebrated as he prepares to face Mackenzie King in Parliament

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 12, 1960, Students Joe Clark and Jim Coutts duke it out at a university Model Parliament!

Today in Canada's Political History: January 12, 1960, Students Joe Clark and Jim Coutts duke it out at a university Model Parliament!

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 11, Happy birthday Sir John A. and the Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien!

Today in Canada's Political History: January 11, Happy birthday Sir John A. and the Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien!

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 10, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden hold talks

Today in Canada's Political History: January 10, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden hold talks

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 9, 1957, Sir Robert Borden’s Parliament Hill statue unveiled

Today in Canada's Political History: January 9, 1957, Sir Robert Borden’s Parliament Hill statue unveiled

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 8, 2014, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper speaks in Inuvik, NWT

Today in Canada's Political History: January 8, 2014, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper speaks in Inuvik, NWT

  • 2025-12-31
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Today in Canada's Political History: January 7, 1910, Laurier sets an example that could be a model for today’s party leaders

Today in Canada's Political History: January 7, 1910, Laurier sets an example that could be a model for today’s party leaders

  • 2025-12-31
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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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