Who was the first prime minister born in Canada?
Prime ministers
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) District |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sir John A. Macdonald (1815–1891) MP for Kingston, ON |
| 2 | Alexander Mackenzie (1822–1892) MP for Lambton, ON |
| (1) | Sir John A. Macdonald (1815–1891) MP for Victoria, BC until 1882 MP for Carleton, ON until 1887 MP for Kingston, ON |
| 3 | Sir John Abbott (1821–1893) Senator for Quebec |
Has Canada ever had a female prime minister?
This article is the Electoral history of Kim Campbell, the nineteenth Prime Minister of Canada. A Progressive Conservative, Campbell was the first woman to serve as prime minister. She served one short term in 1993.
When was Kim Campbell born?
March 10, 1947 (age 74 years)
Kim Campbell/Date of birth
What is William Lyon Mackenzie King famous for?
He is best known for his leadership of Canada throughout the Second World War (1939–1945) when he mobilized Canadian money, supplies and volunteers to support Britain while boosting the economy and maintaining morale on the home front.
Who was the prime minister of Canada?
Justin TrudeauSince 2015
Canada/Prime minister
When was Diefenbaker prime minister of Canada?
John George Diefenbaker PC CH QC FRSC FRSA (/ˈdiːfənˌbeɪkər/; September 18, 1895 – August 16, 1979) was the 13th prime minister of Canada, serving from June 21, 1957 to April 22, 1963.
Who is the longest-serving prime minister in Canada?
Under this system, Prime Minister Mackenzie King was Canada’s longest-serving prime minister, holding office in three non-consecutive terms for a total of twenty-one years and one hundred fifty-four days.
Who was prime minister after Pierre Elliott Trudeau?
Trudeau resumed the leadership of the Liberal Party and defeated Prime Minister Clark in the 1980 election. He stayed in office until 1984, when he announced his retirement after taking a walk in the snow. He was succeeded by John Turner.
Who is Canada’s greatest prime minister?
William Lyon Mackenzie King (photo) is the highest rated prime Minister based on three aggregate results from Maclean’s, and is also Canada’s longest serving prime minister.