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Canadian Prime Ministers

The prime minister of Canada is the country's head of government, whereas Her Majesty (usually represented by the Governor General) is the head of state.

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Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 2010?

Yes, the Prime Minister can be reelected as an MP any number of times, even if they are no longer prime minister following their reelection.

If you mean 'reelected as Prime Minister', the Prime Minister is not directly elected to begin with.

However, the term of a Prime Minister is indefinite, and a Prime Minister can be reappointed by the Governor General any number of times. The only limitation on a Prime Minister's term is that he/she must maintain the confidence of the House of Commons, and can be forced to resign through political pressure (or be dismissed by the Governor General, though this is rare) at any time.

How long was Pierre Trudeau the Prime Minister of Canada?

Pierre Trudeau was Prime Minister on different occasions, non consecutively, for a period of about 17 years.

Who is the best prime minister in Canada?

William Lyon Mackenzie King

King was the 10th Prime Minister of Canada from

  • 1921 December 29 to 1926 June 28
  • 1926 September 25 to 1930 August 7, AND
  • 1935 October 23 to 1948 November 15

Who was Canada's Prime Minister during our Centennial year?

Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1900.

Sir Wilfred Laurier was the 7th Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 July 11 to 1911 October 6, over 15 years.

Does Canada have a prime minister?

The Canadian Crown exists separate and apart from the other Crowns. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada in her own right.

Furthermore, Section 9 of Canada's Constitution Actstates:

"9. The Executive Government and Authority of and over Canada is hereby declared to continue and be vested in the Queen."

What did Pierre Elliot trudeau accomplish?

he accomplished trying to be a prime minister of Canada

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That he did and very much more. The trio of Trudeau, Chretien and Mulroney accomplished more to change the future of Canada than any other three but of these the most influential by far is Trudeau.

It would take a book to just give a brief review but for starters our Constitution is his. It was not written by the people, nor were the concerns of the people given much consideration and Quebec has yet to sign on to it. That is not surprising as Quebec's concerns were for the most part ignored.

The concentration of power in the Prime Ministers Office was done by Trudeau for the most part. He created a system where our Prime Minister is a defacto dictator between elections. Something Trudeau's party thought was great as it enabled them to pass many laws the people did not support. Of course now that another party is in power they use terms like failing to consult the parliament and control freak.

He destroyed what was left of our Military, making us a protectorate of the USA. Not that he started that process (that was Diefenbaker) but he was Prime Minister at critical time. Instead of rebuilding our military he "reorganized" them into one force.

Trudeau showed a genuine disrespect for much of Canada, in particular the West. His practice of pitting regions against each other continues to this day and has become a major impediment to Canadian unity. His National Energy Program haunts all Provincial agreements on oil and gas and has created a distrust of Confederation in many provinces and particularly Alberta.

Trudeau put into place systems that even today takes money and services from Western Canada and disproportionately transfers them to his home province. A system that has institutionalized inequity in our Confederation and creates unnecessary conflict and competition between members of the Confederation.

Of course that is but one Canadian view. For those new to Canada or living in Eastern Canada or a different view of history and our future, Trudeau could be a hero, a take charge kind of person who got things done that needed to be done, a person who made Canada what it is today.

Who was Alexander Mackenzie the prime minister of Canada?

Alexander Mackenzie did not "discover" Canada. He was the first European to cross what is now Canada from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. He reached the Pacific on July 20, 1793. Lewis and Clark did not cross the US until November 20, 1805.

Who was the Prime Minister of Canada after William Lyon Mackenzie King?

Sir Alexander Mackenzie became the 2nd Prime Minister of Canada after John A Macdonald's first stint as Prime Minister.

Sir John Abbott became the 3rd Prime Minister of Canada after John A Macdonald died while in office a second time.

How is the Prime Minister of Canada chosen?

They can technically stay in office for their whole lives - there is no upper limit, but they have to call an election every 4 years so other people can have a chance.
For as long as (s)he has the support of the House of Commons. In practical terms (s)he requires the support of the largest party or coalition and the population at large.

How long was Jean Chretien the Prime Minister of Canada?

Because she lost the following elections.

She replaced PM Brian Mulroney when he retired and she faced the implosion of the Conservative Party which led to the creation of the Bloc Québécois and the Reform Party.

In the following election, she lost majority and ended up with 2 seats.

Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 2002?

Jean Chretien was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1996. (served 1993-2003)

John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1996. (served 1990-1997)

*For other information, see the specific country question (Prime Minister of ____ ).

Why does Canada need a Prime Minister?

Canada's government is a constitutional monarchy which means a king or queen shares power with an elected leader. the queen of England, queen elisabeth II has no political power over Canada any more and is just a political figurehead or a ceramonial leader. the prime minister, steven Harper has all the power.

What did lester b Pearson change in Canada?

The Canadian Flag. The way people look at Canada. The way Canadians look at themselves. He introduced the Canada Pension Plan.

Is the head of state in Canada the Prime Minister or The Queen?

The Queen is the head of state. The Prime Minister is the head of government.

The Queen is represented in Canada by the Governor General.

Does Canada have a vice prime minister?

No. Some Prime Ministers name a Deputy Prime Minister to answer general policy questions during Question Period, and to chair Cabinet meetings in their absence. A Deputy Prime Minister does not have any special authority, and there is no significance in terms of succession, as this is instead specified by an acting ministers minute[1]. Usually, the appointment is used to honour an individual minister, or to recognize a demographic to which the Deputy belongs (region, race, gender...). The current Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, has not named a Deputy Prime Minister.

When was the prime minister of Canada elected?

As of his appointment on 6 February 2006, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., is the Prime Minister of Canada. He was not elected; he was appointed by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, as the person best able to command the support of a majority of House of Commons members at the conclusion of the general election that took place on 23 January 2006.

Which prime minister served the longest term as the prime minister of Canada?

William Lyon Mackenzie King Was Prime Minster of Canada from 29 December 1921 - 29 June 1926, 25 September 1926 - 6 August 1930 and again 23 October 1935 - 15 November 1948, which is a grand total of 21 years in office.

Who was Canada's prime minister at the out break of World War 1?

The Prime Minister of France between 1914 and 1918 faced many issues. There were 6 men who held this position. They were Gaston Doumergue, Alexandre Ribot, Rene Viviani, Aristide Briand, Paul Painleve, and Georges Clemenceau.

Who was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1872?

Sir John A. Macdonald was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1879.

Sir John A. Macdonald was the 1st Prime Minister of Canada from 1 July 1867 to 5 November 1873 and from 17 October 1878 to 6 June 1891.

Has Canada ever had a black Prime Minister?

This depends on the country: See related questions.

Belize: Dean Oliver Barrow (2008 February 8)

What contributions did sir Mackenzie bowell make to Canada?

When he held a vote for conscription. He asked the people of Canada for their voice.

He succeeded john turner as prime minister of canada?

Turner had neither the time nor the power to accomplish anything as prime minister. When he was elected leader of the Liberal party he was neither an MP nor a Senator; he asked the governor-general of the time to dissolve parliament only nine days later. In that time about all he did was to make a number of choice appointments.

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Who was the first prime minister of Canada to be assassinated?

No Prime Minister has ever been assassinated... though someone did break into the Prme Minister's residence in 1995 and was fended off with an inuit carving by the PM's wife.

Who were Lester B Pearson's parents?

Lester Bowles Pearson's wifes name is Maryon Pearson (Moody).