From John To Justin

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: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Don...

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: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaeh...

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: 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/craigb...

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...

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: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu...

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: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffe...

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: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com ...

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: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: can...

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: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (...

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: 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/crai...

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 Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donat...

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 Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadae...

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 Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collec...

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 Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaeh...

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 Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian...

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/crai...

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 Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop...

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 Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: cr...

After journeying into space twice, Julie Payette would become Governor General in 2017, serving until her resignation in 2021. Along with being an astronaut, she had two degrees and spoke six languages. 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...

This stretch of elections would see the eventual end of the Liberal Party dynasty, the literal end of the Conservative Party in Quebec for good, and the rise of a new party and a man who would become a giant of Quebec political history: Maurice Duplessis. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: cana...

A former teammate on a U-17 hockey team with Phil and Tony Esposito, David Johnston would go on to have a decades-long academic career that would lead him to the post of Governor General of Canada for seven years from 2010 to 2017. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)...

While the Conservatives led the way in Quebec during the 19th century, the early 20th century would see the beginning of the Liberal dynasty that would rule Quebec for nearly four decades. It would be a time of increased nationalism in Quebec, and the first push against the dominance of the Roman Catholic Church. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadi...

The first Black Canadian to serve as Governor General, the start of her term was rocky over accusations that she and her husband supported Quebec separatism. As time went on, she would prove her detractors wrong, becoming a celebrated and respected vice-regal. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate:...

From 1867 to 1892, Quebec would go through several premiers as scandals and interference from the Lt. Governor brought down governments and kept things very interesting for the voters. 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.c...

Adrienne Clarkson is considered to be one of the top Governors General since the 1950s, bringing new vitality into the post. While she received criticism at various times for her spending, she was widely respected and even received a military send-off when her term came to an end. No other Governor General received such an honour. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/...