Sir Wilfrid Laurier was able to unite Quebec behind the Liberal party, while still keeping support throughout the rest of Canada. During the 1896 election, he and the Liberals were able to take advantage of the divisions in the Conservative Party over the Manitoba Catholic schools issue.
Before this time, Laurier had worked hard, rising to become leader of the Liberal Party. He had to do his job as Leader of the opposition well, and gain trust with the Canadian population.
the 15th prime minister of Canada
Though the first native-born Canadian Prime Minister from French Canada was John Abbott, he was a Freemason and tried to get the United States to Annex Canada, so we won't count him. Wilfrid Laurie, who served as Prime Minister of Canada from 1896-1911, was the first francophone Prime Minister and took conciliatory steps between French and English Canada. I think he's your best bet.Sir Wilfrid Laurier
we do not celebrate it, Canada does not celebrate any "prime minister" days.
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the 15th prime minister of Canada
Yes, Sir Wilfred Laurier was the 7th Prime Minister of Canada, and is honoured on the Canadian 5-dollar bill.
Sir Wilfred Laurier was elected to Prime Minister in the 1896, 1900, 1904, and 1908 Canadian federal elections.
Because he wanted to.
Sir Wilfred Laurier was the 7th Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 July 11 to 1911 October 6, over 15 years.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1909.Sir Wilfred Laurier was the 7th Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 July 11 to 1911 October 6, over 15 years.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1901.Sir Wilfred Laurier was the 7th Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 July 11 to 1911 October 6, over 15 years.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the Prime Minister of Canada in 1906.Sir Wilfred Laurier was the 7th Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 July 11 to 1911 October 6, over 15 years.
Sir Wilfred Laurier, the seventh Prime Minister of Canada - 1896 to 1911.
Sir Wilfred Laurier
When Wilfred Laurier became prime minister in 1896, he had a majority of the seats, (117 of 213). He continued to win majorities until the election of 1911, when the Conservatives won a majority instead.
Sir Robert Borden was the Prime Minister of Canada during 1914 to 1919.Sir Robert Borden was the 8th Prime Minister of Canada from 1911 October 10 to 1920 July 10.