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Arthur Milnes

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Today in Canada's Political History: June 4, 1915, : Future Governor General Vincent Massey marries Alice Parkin

Today in Canada's Political History: June 4, 1915, : Future Governor General Vincent Massey marries Alice Parkin

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 3, 1926, Centennial of the birth of Flora MacDonald

Today in Canada's Political History: June 3, 1926, Centennial of the birth of Flora MacDonald

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 2, 1953, Governor General Vincent Massey delivers a Coronation Day radio address to the nation

Today in Canada's Political History: June 2, 1953, Governor General Vincent Massey delivers a Coronation Day radio address to the nation

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: June 1, 1969, John and Yoko (and some of their Canadian friends!) record Give Peace a Chance at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal!

Today in Canada's Political History: June 1, 1969, John and Yoko (and some of their Canadian friends!) record Give Peace a Chance at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal!

  • 2026-05-29
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 31, 1976, Rosemary Barton is celebrating the 21st anniversary of her 29th birthday today!

Today in Canada's Political History: May 31, 1976, Rosemary Barton is celebrating the 21st anniversary of her 29th birthday today!

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 30, 1882, Sir John A. Macdonald Delivers a Rousing Campaign Speech to Toronto's Workingmen

Today in Canada's Political History: May 30, 1882, Sir John A. Macdonald Delivers a Rousing Campaign Speech to Toronto's Workingmen

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 29, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s maiden address in the Commons

Today in Canada's Political History: May 29, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s maiden address in the Commons

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 28, 2002, Stephen J. Harper delivers his first major address as Leader of the Opposition

Today in Canada's Political History: May 28, 2002, Stephen J. Harper delivers his first major address as Leader of the Opposition

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 27, 2008, Joe Clark’s official portrait dedicated on Parliament Hill

Today in Canada's Political History: May 27, 2008, Joe Clark’s official portrait dedicated on Parliament Hill

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 26, 1898, Sir Wilfrid Laurier eulogizes his hero, William Gladstone

Today in Canada's Political History: May 26, 1898, Sir Wilfrid Laurier eulogizes his hero, William Gladstone

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 25, 2010, Jean Chrétien’s official Hill portrait unveiled

Today in Canada's Political History: May 25, 2010, Jean Chrétien’s official Hill portrait unveiled

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 24, 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter is briefed on incoming Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark’s victory

Today in Canada's Political History: May 24, 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter is briefed on incoming Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark’s victory

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 23, 1979, Prime Minister-designate Joe Clark delivers his early morning victory address to the nation

Today in Canada's Political History: May 23, 1979, Prime Minister-designate Joe Clark delivers his early morning victory address to the nation

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 22, 1979, Outgoing Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau delivers his concession speech

Today in Canada's Political History: May 22, 1979, Outgoing Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau delivers his concession speech

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 21, 1887, Birth of Canada’s first Indigenous Senator, James Gladstone

Today in Canada's Political History: May 21, 1887, Birth of Canada’s first Indigenous Senator, James Gladstone

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 20, 1921, Canada’s House of Commons gifted a replica of the Speaker’s chair at Westminster

Today in Canada's Political History: May 20, 1921, Canada’s House of Commons gifted a replica of the Speaker’s chair at Westminster

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 19, 1884, Wilfrid Laurier describes Sir John A. Macdonald’s effectiveness when the Father of Confederation spoke in the Commons

Today in Canada's Political History: May 19, 1884, Wilfrid Laurier describes Sir John A. Macdonald’s effectiveness when the Father of Confederation spoke in the Commons

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 18, 1910, One of the era’s greatest journalists addresses the Canadian Press Association's 1910 AGM

Today in Canada's Political History: May 18, 1910, One of the era’s greatest journalists addresses the Canadian Press Association's 1910 AGM

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 17, 1939, The King and Queen arrive in Canada for their historic cross-country tour of our Dominion!

Today in Canada's Political History: May 17, 1939, The King and Queen arrive in Canada for their historic cross-country tour of our Dominion!

  • 2026-05-15
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 16, 2001, Twenty-fifth anniversary of Gordon Campbell’s election as BC Premier!

Today in Canada's Political History: May 16, 2001, Twenty-fifth anniversary of Gordon Campbell’s election as BC Premier!

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 15, 1902, Sir Wilfrid Laurier presented with his portrait in a special Commons’ ceremony

Today in Canada's Political History: May 15, 1902, Sir Wilfrid Laurier presented with his portrait in a special Commons’ ceremony

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 14, 1970, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau is a big hit in New Zealand

Today in Canada's Political History: May 14, 1970, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau is a big hit in New Zealand

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 13, 2004, Joe Clark’s last day as a MP

Today in Canada's Political History: May 13, 2004, Joe Clark’s last day as a MP

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 12, 1967, Future PM Joe Clark speaks to Calgary students

Today in Canada's Political History: May 12, 1967, Future PM Joe Clark speaks to Calgary students

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 11, 2016, Paul Martin’s official Hill portrait unveiled

Today in Canada's Political History: May 11, 2016, Paul Martin’s official Hill portrait unveiled

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 10, 1963, Jack Kennedy expresses his pride in Canadian-American relations

Today in Canada's Political History: May 10, 1963, Jack Kennedy expresses his pride in Canadian-American relations

  • 2026-05-01
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 9, 1964, Lester Pearson’s book, The Four Faces of Peace, reviewed by the Regina Leader-Post

Today in Canada's Political History: May 9, 1964, Lester Pearson’s book, The Four Faces of Peace, reviewed by the Regina Leader-Post

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 8, 2001, John Turner’s official Hill portrait unveiled

Today in Canada's Political History: May 8, 2001, John Turner’s official Hill portrait unveiled

  • 2026-05-04
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 7, 1945, President Harry Truman praises Canada’s remarkable contributions to the Allied cause

Today in Canada's Political History: May 7, 1945, President Harry Truman praises Canada’s remarkable contributions to the Allied cause

  • 2026-04-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 6, 2023, Five Canadian Prime Ministers celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

Today in Canada's Political History: May 6, 2023, Five Canadian Prime Ministers celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

  • 2026-04-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 5th, 1980, Japan’s Prime Minister addresses Canada’s Parliament

Today in Canada's Political History: May 5th, 1980, Japan’s Prime Minister addresses Canada’s Parliament

  • 2026-04-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 4, 1956, Eleanor Roosevelt writes about her visit to Saint John, New Brunswick

Today in Canada's Political History: May 4, 1956, Eleanor Roosevelt writes about her visit to Saint John, New Brunswick

  • 2026-04-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 3, 2007, Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced as a Companion of the Order of Canada

Today in Canada's Political History: May 3, 2007, Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced as a Companion of the Order of Canada

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 2, 1962, Opposition Leader Lester Pearson presented with a bound collection of President Kennedy’s speeches during a trip to Washington

Today in Canada's Political History: May 2, 1962, Opposition Leader Lester Pearson presented with a bound collection of President Kennedy’s speeches during a trip to Washington

  • 2026-04-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: May 1, 1850, Birth of Canada’s 10th Governor General

Today in Canada's Political History: May 1, 1850, Birth of Canada’s 10th Governor General

  • 2026-04-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 30, 1959, Happy birthday Stephen J. Harper! Happy Alben Barkley Day!

Today in Canada's Political History: April 30, 1959, Happy birthday Stephen J. Harper! Happy Alben Barkley Day!

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History:

Today in Canada's Political History:

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 28, 1983, Ronald Reagan briefly reports on his talks with Pierre Trudeau at the White House

Today in Canada's Political History: April 28, 1983, Ronald Reagan briefly reports on his talks with Pierre Trudeau at the White House

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 27, 1940, Prime Minister Mackenzie King holds talks with FDR

Today in Canada's Political History: April 27, 1940, Prime Minister Mackenzie King holds talks with FDR

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 26, 1982, Grant Devine’s Saskatchewan Tories come to power

Today in Canada's Political History: April 26, 1982, Grant Devine’s Saskatchewan Tories come to power

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 25, 2017, Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney celebrates the life and legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald of Kingston!

Today in Canada's Political History: April 25, 2017, Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney celebrates the life and legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald of Kingston!

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 24, 1933, Mr. Bennett goes to Washington!

Today in Canada's Political History: April 24, 1933, Mr. Bennett goes to Washington!

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 23, 1888, Happy birthday Georges Vanier! April 23, 1897, Happy birthday Lester Pearson!

Today in Canada's Political History: April 23, 1888, Happy birthday Georges Vanier! April 23, 1897, Happy birthday Lester Pearson!

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 22, 1977, Legendary politico Jim Coutts recalls his work with Prime Minister Pearson

Today in Canada's Political History: April 22, 1977, Legendary politico Jim Coutts recalls his work with Prime Minister Pearson

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 21, 1926, Centennial of the birthday of Keith “The Rainmaker” Davey

Today in Canada's Political History: April 21, 1926, Centennial of the birthday of Keith “The Rainmaker” Davey

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 20, 1968, Happy birthday Evan Solomon!

Today in Canada's Political History: April 20, 1968, Happy birthday Evan Solomon!

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 19, 1967, Joe Clark nominated as an Alberta provincial PC candidate

Today in Canada's Political History: April 19, 1967, Joe Clark nominated as an Alberta provincial PC candidate

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 18, 1984: Brian Dickson Becomes Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Today in Canada's Political History: April 18, 1984: Brian Dickson Becomes Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 17, 1997, Bob Rae delivers the inaugural Allan J. MacEachen Lecture at St. FX

Today in Canada's Political History: April 17, 1997, Bob Rae delivers the inaugural Allan J. MacEachen Lecture at St. FX

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 16, 2004, Prime Minister Paul Martin channels Sir Wilfrid Laurier in a Toronto speech

Today in Canada's Political History: April 16, 2004, Prime Minister Paul Martin channels Sir Wilfrid Laurier in a Toronto speech

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 15, 1865, Charles Tupper pays tribute to the late Abraham Lincoln

Today in Canada's Political History: April 15, 1865, Charles Tupper pays tribute to the late Abraham Lincoln

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 14, 1874, Sir Richard Cartwright delivers the first Liberal budget address in Canadian history

Today in Canada's Political History: April 14, 1874, Sir Richard Cartwright delivers the first Liberal budget address in Canadian history

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 13, 1956, Birth of Indigenous leader Matthew Coon Come

Today in Canada's Political History: April 13, 1956, Birth of Indigenous leader Matthew Coon Come

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 12, 1945, Death of Franklin Roosevelt

Today in Canada's Political History: April 12, 1945, Death of Franklin Roosevelt

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 11, 2020, PM Justin Trudeau invokes his grandfather as he addresses the Commons about the world-wide pandemic crisis

Today in Canada's Political History: April 11, 2020, PM Justin Trudeau invokes his grandfather as he addresses the Commons about the world-wide pandemic crisis

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 10, 2016, Tom Mulcair ousted as NDP leader

Today in Canada's Political History: April 10, 2016, Tom Mulcair ousted as NDP leader

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 9, 1913, Sir Charles Tupper bids a final farewell to Vancouver

Today in Canada's Political History: April 9, 1913, Sir Charles Tupper bids a final farewell to Vancouver

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 8, 1983, Joe Clark speaks in Pembroke during leadership campaign

Today in Canada's Political History: April 8, 1983, Joe Clark speaks in Pembroke during leadership campaign

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 7, 1935, Death of FDR’s Envoy to Canada, William Delano Robbins

Today in Canada's Political History: April 7, 1935, Death of FDR’s Envoy to Canada, William Delano Robbins

  • 2026-03-30
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Today in Canada's Political History: April 6, 1987, President Ronald Reagan addresses Canada’s Parliament

Today in Canada's Political History: April 6, 1987, President Ronald Reagan addresses Canada’s Parliament

  • 2026-03-30
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