From John To Justin

The fourth premier of Ontario, Arthur Hardy was the last Liberal premier of Ontario. He took over from Oliver Mowat, but served only through two years and one election. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Th...

The longest serving premier in the history of Ontario, he transitioned it from a new province to the 20th century. He also served in the Canadian Senate, as the federal Minister of Justice and as Lt. Governor of Ontario. Oh, and he is related to Farley Mowat. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate:...

Not only did he serve as the second premier of Ontario, but Blake was also the first of only three federal Liberal leaders to not serve as Prime Minister. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https:/...

While he shared a name with our first Prime Minister, the first premier of Ontario was not related to him. Sandfield Macdonald's time as Ontario's premier was short, but his influence on the formation of Canada was immense. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail:...

Piers McDonald served as the premier of the Yukon from 1996 to 2000 and brought many major changes to the territory during his time as premier and during his time in the territorial government. He remains the last NDP premier of the Yukon to date. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.co...

The leader of the Yukon Party, he came to power as premier in 1992 and served in that role until 1996. He remained as leader until 2000, becoming one of the most influential politicians in the Yukon's history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadae...

The first NDP premier of the Yukon, he also became one of the longest serving premiers of the territory. During his time as premier, he brought in many changes that have had long lasting impacts. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter...

The second premier, or government leader, of the Yukon, Willard Phelps served for only two months. Despite his short time as premier, he was a major figure in Yukon politics in the 1980s and 1990s. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitt...

The first premier of the Yukon, Chris Pearson served in that role from 1978 to 1985. During that time, he brought in responsible government to the territory and pushed for provincial status and representation. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadae...

James Anderson was the first Conservative premier of Saskatchewan, coming to power in 1929 and serving until 1935. His time in power is known for his efforts to ease the impact of The Great Depression and the role the KKK may have played in his rise to power. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate:...

James Gardiner governed Saskatchewan from 1926 to 1929 and 1934 to 1935, helping to turn the Liberal Party of Saskatchewan into a major force. He then moved to federal politics, where he was the Minister of Agriculture for 22 years from 1935 to 1957. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx...

Charles Avery Dunning was the third premier of Saskatchewan, but only served three years from 1923 to 1926. His true impact was in his many years as the federal Minister of Finance. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/...

The second premier of Saskatchewan, William Melville Martin served in Parliament before he was asked to become premier upon the resignation of Thomas Walter Scott. After his time as premier was done, he spent two decades as Saskatchewan's Chief Justice. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canada...

The first premier of Saskatchewan, governed his province for 11 years and helped lay the foundations of the new province. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx T...

The fifth premier of New Brunswick did not leave much of a mark on the province, and faded from history quickly. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: ht...

His time as premier was not very influential but John James Fraser had a long political career as a member of the legislature, a New Brunswick Supreme Court Justice and as Lt. Governor of the province. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com T...

We have reached out third premier of New Brunswick. He served only briefly before a jump from a train ended his life. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tikto...

George King served as both the second and fourth premier of New Brunswick. His lasting legacy was the abolishment of debt imprisonment and the Schools Act that made a modern school system for the province. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.c...

We begin our look at the first five premiers of New Brunswick with Andrew Wetmore, a man who came to the position quickly, stayed for a few years, and then went on to continue his law career. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: tw...

She was the first woman to lead a territory as premier, and the second female premier in Canadian history. As premier, she brought many important changes to the Northwest Territories but her legacy goes far beyond just that. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail...

As Premier of the Northwest Territories from 1987 to 1991, Patterson opposed the Meech Lake Accord and was instrumental in the formation of Nunavut. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.t...

The first Indigenous lawyer in the Northwest Territories, Sibbeston was known for his fiery speeches and temper in the Legislature. He became one of the most important premiers in the history of the Northwest Territories and someone who fought for the rights of the territory and its inhabitants. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Don...

Richard Nerysoo spent much of his life involved in Indigenous activism. He became the youngest premier in Canadian history, the first Indigenous premier in Canada and the first native-born premier of the Northwest Territories. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-ma...

George Braden served as the first modern premier of the Northwest Territories from 1980 to 1984. In that capacity, he fought for more recognition for the territory, Indigenous representation in the constitution and more. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: cr...

Clyde Wells started in politics in the 1960s, but didn't become premier until the 1990s. While he brought many changes to Newfoundland, he dealt with the Meech Lake Accord and the collapse of the cod industry in the province. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mai...