Since 1896, there had been no change in government in Canada. For 15 years, the Liberals led the country as it entered the 20th century and its cultural framework changed thanks to the immense immigration efforts that brought in hundreds of...
Last episode, I talked about Edward Blake, the first Leader of the Official Opposition to never become prime minister when he served from 1880 to 1887. Today, we are going to jump ahead three decades, past the First World War, for the next person...
Following the four prime ministers who served from 1891 to 1896, a new prime minister would come on the scene. He would serve for the next 15 years, becoming a massive figure in Canadian history. That person was Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Born in Canada...