When did Joe Clark become the Prime Minister of Canada?
Joe Clark became the 16th Prime Minister of Canada on 1979 June 4, and he served until 1980 March 3 when his minority government was defeated.
Why was Pierre Trudeau so popular?
Why indeed? Trudeau was not popular in most of Canada but he was popular in the most important and the most populous parts. So popular it was rightfully called Trudeau mania.
He came along when most of the early boomers were just starting to vote. In him they saw someone young, like them, that represented change. Trudeau played up his pop star status and went on to change Canada as no other Prime Minister before him.
How many times can the same person be prime minister in Canada?
There is no restriction on the number of terms a Prime Minister can serve, or the duration of each term. A Prime Mimister remains in office for as long as his party is in power while he is its leader, regardless of how many elections occur during that time. It is quite common for Prime Ministers to win several electoral mandates during a term in office. Notably, Sir John A. Macdonald won four electoral mandates during his second term in office, and Sir Wilfred Laurier did the same during his term. Several Prime Ministers, including Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir William Lyon Mackenzie King, served multiple terms as a result of regaining power after having lost office. The most recent Prime Minister to do so was Pierre Trudeau.
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1970?
The Prime Ministers of Canada in the 1970s were:
Who was the prime minister of Canada from 1993 to 2003?
The Right Honorable Joseph Jacques Jean Chretien was the 20th Prime Minister of Canada from 1993 November 4 to 2003 December 12.
Both Brian Mulroney and Kim Campbell were Prime Minister in 1993 as well, before Jean Chretien.
Paul Martin was Prime Minister in 2003 after Jean Chretien.
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 2012?
Stephen Joseph Harper is the Prime Minister of Canada in 2012. Harper became the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada on 2006 February 6, leading the Conservative Party to a minority government. After the next election on 2008 October 14, Harper continued as Prime Minister with a stronger minority. After 2011 May 2, the Conservatives held a majority position in parliament.
Who is the current prime minister of Canada and what party is he the leader of?
Conservative Stephen Harper.
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1932?
William Lyon Mackenzie King was the Prime Minister of Canada from 1939 to 1945
This was part of King's 3rd time as Prime Minister of Canada. King was the 10th Prime Minister of Canada from
Brian Mulroney was the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, and he is still alive.
Why did prime minister Borden believe that conscription was necessary?
he believed it because he did. and that is that He believed conscriptionwas necessary because it was a numbers war. After the battle of Vimy Ridge(?) or Passchaedeale(?) and loosing so many soldiers he belived that it was necessary to enforce a law that would make all of the elligable men for fighting, because it was a war of attrition
Which prime minister brought home the confederation from Britain in 1982 in Canada?
No PM brought home confederation. However Trudeau brought the Constitution home to Canada.
What is the speech that William Lyon Mackenzie King gave for Conscription in 1944?
Between 1921 and 1926 King was Prime Minister and Minister for External Affairs. His party's majority in parliament had disappeared in the 1925 election and he relied upon the support of the Progressives to carry legislation. He was then involved in the famous King-Byng affair. This arose when his government faced a motion of http://www.answers.com/topic/censure in 1926 which it was sure to lose and his request to Governor General Byng for a dissolution was refused. The main opposition party, the Conservatives, were then given the opportunity to form a government which lasted a short time until it lost a key vote, and Byng agreed to the Conservative request for a dissolution. In the election, King's Liberals gained a clear majority. His party lost the 1929 election - which meant that it escaped some of the responsibility and unpopularity for tackling the economic depression - but returned in 1935. King was influential in shaping the Statute of Westminster (1931), which paved the way to a greater self-government for the dominions in the British Empire. In the late 1930s he supported the http://www.answers.com/topic/appeasement of http://www.answers.com/topic/benito-mussolini and http://www.answers.com/topic/adolf-hitler, until it was clear that war was inevitable.
Does the Prime Minister of the UK have to be an MP?
No, he (or she) can in fact be a member of the House of Lords (I think) but this would be a very difficult (probably unworkable) situation. So perhaps I am saying the answer is in fact Yes....
Which Prime Minister of Britain was a Canadian?
Andrew Bonar Law (16 September 1858 - 30 October 1923) was a Canadian-born British Conservative Party statesman and Prime Minister. Currently he is the only British Prime Minister to have been born outside the United Kingdom.
What Prime Minister of Canada had his own mania?
Pierre Elliot Trudeau. The media obsession with him was called Trudeau-mania.
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1867?
IDK, but I need to know too.
I'm starting to wish this site had questions that were already answered so we wouldn't have to. Where do you go when W.I.K.I lets you down? Ask.com? Answers.com? Huh, just another unanswered question...
His name is Sir John Alexander Macdonald .
I got this answer from wikipedia.org
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What is John G. Diefenbaker High School's motto?
The motto of John G. Diefenbaker High School is 'Freedom, Choice, Responsibility'.
Why is Virginia is the worst place to live?
While opinions on the best and worst places to live can be subjective, some might argue that Virginia faces challenges such as high living costs in certain areas, traffic congestion, and varying quality of public services. Additionally, the political climate can be divisive, which may impact community cohesion. However, it's important to recognize that many people find Virginia appealing for its history, natural beauty, and educational opportunities. Ultimately, the perception of Virginia as the "worst" place to live depends on individual priorities and experiences.