Andrew Elliott suddenly found himself the premier of British Columbia and immediately won the next election. Unfortunately, his time as premier was defined by the poor finances of the province and the failed promises of the government on the railroad. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok:...

The third premier of British Columbia, George Walkem actually served two different terms, with a break in the middle. His time as premier was dominated by his efforts to get the railroad built in British Columbia. He then had a long career on the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok:...

The second premier of British Columbia is also one of the most famous premiers the province ever had. Calling himself Lover of the Universe, Amor De Cosmos was a major reason that British Columbia joined Confederation. He pushed for responsible government & free enterprise but today is remembered for his racist attitudes and later mental breakdown. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter:...

John Foster McCreight was born in Ireland, lived in Australia and eventually found his way to Victoria. Happy with his law books, he was suddenly chosen to become the first premier of British Columbia. He was never comfortable, nor popular, in the job. As a result, his time in the big seat was short. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon:...

For over three decades, Paul Martin Sr. served as a cabinet minister for three different prime ministers. While he tried to gain the post of prime minister, he was unfortunately never successful. Nonetheless, he had a massive impact on Canada and his son would achieve the dream of becoming prime minister. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon:...

We have reached the fifth premier of Nova Scotia in our series. He was actually the sixth premier, but as Sir John Sparrow David Thompson was already covered on the podcast, I skipped him. Pipes spent two years as premier, and spent most of that time trying to keep the province from going bankrupt. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon:...

The fourth premier of Nova Scotia, he guided the province of Nova Scotia into the 1880s but he was constantly frustrated by the Liberal dominated Upper House, and the poor finances of the province. Nonetheless, he brought in several changes to the province. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok:...

During his time as premier, the man who switched from the Conservatives to the Liberals attempted to bring in a provincial college, and build a railroad, but failed on both accounts. Overall, his time was seen as a failure as the province fell into fiscal despair. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok:...

The second premier of Nova Scotia served for several years, but overall accomplished little while in power. His time in power is remembered for his constant opposition to Confederation, and for his failure to expand the railroad lines of the province. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok:...

The career of Hiram Blanchard lasted almost 20 years in the Nova Scotia Assembly, but his time as premier was only three months before he lost in Nova Scotia's first election. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices....

Today, a special episode of From John To Justin as I chat with Steve Paikin. Steve wrote a book on John Turner, our 17th Prime Minister. It is an excellent book about a fascinating man. We chat about the book, Turner's life and his impact on Canada. Buy it here: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/john-turner/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon:...

The last UFA premier of Alberta, and the longest serving one, John Brownlee is most remembered today for the sex scandal that ended his political career. In reality, his work to gain Alberta control of its natural resources forever changed the future of the province. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok:...

Herbert Greenfield supported farmers in Alberta, leading him to join the UFA. That would eventually result in his appointment as premier, despite never wanting to pursue politics, or the premiership. He served for four years as the first premier for the United Farmers of Alberta. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok:...

The third premier of Alberta, Charles Stewart holds the distinction of being the last Liberal premier (to date) of the province. During his short time as premier, he would make changes that last to this day, before moving on to federal politics. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube:...

The second premier of Alberta came to the post after a scandal brought down the previous premier. Formerly the Chief Justice of the province, Sifton would bring in women's suffrage (reluctantly) and prohibition before moving on to federal politics in 1917. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok:...

Alberta's first premier was instrumental in Edmonton becoming the capital of the new province, and the establishment of the University of Alberta in the city as well. He only served for five years, but his role in Alberta education was immense. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn...

The fifth premier of Prince Edward Island, Neil McLeod had a 14 year career in the Legislature, including a brief period as premier, before returned to his first love...the law. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first PEI premier to serve longer than three years, the fourth premier of the island province would bring many changes to the province during his time as premier. William Sullivan would then serve as the Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island and be knighted. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube:...

The third premier of Prince Edward Island, he would also serve in Parliament for 19 years, and on the Supreme Court of Canada for 23 years. To date, he is the only Chief Justice to have held elected office, or to have been born in Prince Edward Island. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube:...

The first premier of PEI post-Confederation, Lemuel Owen would craft the Railway Act that bankrupted the colony and pushed it towards joining Canada. He would also attempt to answer the Schools Question on the island. His most notable accomplishment was creating the Land Purchase Act, that still impacts PEI to this very day. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter:...

The first premier of Prince Edward Island sought his gold fortune in California, was premier three times, bankrupted the island with a railroad and didn't support joining Confederation until he had no choice. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad...

From 1968 to 1990, Ed Broadbent was a fixture in the House of Commons. During that same time period, he led the NDP from 1975 to 1989 and took the party to its greatest height before the era of Jack Layton. Respected for his honesty and fairness, he remains the longest serving NDP leader in the party's history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok:...

Beginning with the era of Robert Bourassa in the early 1990s, to the return of the Parti Quebecois and the 1995 Quebec Referendum, Quebec went through several rises and falls over the course of 30 years. Jean Charest would lead Quebec through three mandates, and Pauline Marois would become the province's first female premier. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter:...

Our current Governor General, Mary Simon has made a career of advocating for the Inuit and Indigenous of Canada's North. The first Inuk ambassador in Canadian history, she is also Canada's first Indigenous Governor General. She is also the first Canadian Governor General since Lord Tweedsmuir in 1936 to represent more than one monarch. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter:...

As the Duplessis era ended, the Quiet Revolution would begin and transform Quebec politics. In the 1970s, two men would emerge who would define Quebec politics for the next two decades, Robert Bourassa and Rene Levesque. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about...