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I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. With the Second World War raging, Canadians would rally behind the government, electing the Liberals to the largest majority in Canadian history to that point. This election would also...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. With The Conservatives failing to make good on the promises from the 1930 campaign, William Lyon Mackenzie King would win a landslide victory in 1935, and begin 22 years in power for th...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. The 1930 election would cause a shift in Canadian politics. With The Great Depression beginning, the Conservatives promised prompt action and voters took them up on it, sending the Libe...

I have been awarded a grant from the government to spend August travelling around Alberta visiting rural historical sites. I will be making podcast episodes and YouTube videos about the sites.  As a result, with being on the road all month, I can't make new episodes of the show. So, instead I am going to release best of episodes of Canadian History Ehx.  New episodes will be back at the end of Aug...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. After losing the 1925 election, King stayed in power through a coalition. When that failed, he asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament, which was refused. This erupted into th...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. In this election, the Liberals and Conservatives had two new leaders going head-to-head. It would be the first election where most women could vote, and the first woman would be elected...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. The Conservatives would give the vote to some women, but also take it from tens of thousands of immigrants. It was the shadiest and ugliest election in Canadian history. Its effects wou...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. This election saw the end of 15 years of Liberal rule, replaced with Robert Borden & the Conservatives. An election built on the issue of free trade, patriotism and the revolt of 18 Lib...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. This would be the last election win for Laurier and the Liberals. They would not win again until 1921, two years after Laurier's death. The election would also see a notable bribery cas...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. The 1904 election would be all about the railroads, at least the proposal to bring in two new transcontinental railway. That election, the Laurier Liberals would cruise to the highest s...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. The 1900 election would be a quiet affair. The Laurier Liberals would cruise on the back of good economic times and little in the way of controversy to a large majority, while Charles T...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. The 1896 election would see the end of the Conservative Dynasty and the party would never again, at least to date, see the success it had seen in the 19th century. The Liberals, in cont...

I have been awarded a grant from the government to spend August travelling around Alberta visiting rural historical sites. I will be making podcast episodes and YouTube videos about the sites.  As a result, with being on the road all month, I can't make new episodes of the show. So, instead I am going to release best of episodes of Canadian History Ehx.  New episodes will be back at the end of Aug...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. The 1891 election was an important one, and a changing of the guard. It would be the last federal election for Sir John A. Macdonald, as he would die three months after the election. Th...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. The 1887 election was a quiet affair compared to previous elections, but there was still betting, some shady tactics and once again, Sir John A. Macdonald found himself leading the coun...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. The 1882 election was low-key by most standards. The Conservatives ran again on the National Policy, while the new leader of the Liberals Edward Blake did his best to make up ground in...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. The 1878 election is called the first modern election in Canadian history. It was the election that saw the nationwide use of secret ballots, and it was the election that had Sir John A...

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin. The first three elections in Canadian history were interesting affairs. Corruption, intimidation and shady tactics were par for the course as Canada found its footing as a new country....

I have been awarded a grant from the government to spend August travelling around Alberta visiting rural historical sites. I will be making podcast episodes and YouTube videos about the sites.  As a result, with being on the road all month, I can't make new episodes of the show. So, instead I am going to release best of episodes of Canadian History Ehx.  New episodes will be back at the end of Aug...

I have been awarded a grant from the government to spend August travelling around Alberta visiting rural historical sites. I will be making podcast episodes and YouTube videos about the sites.  As a result, with being on the road all month, I can't make new episodes of the show. So, instead I am going to release best of episodes of Canadian History Ehx.  New episodes will be back at the end of Aug...

William Rowe served as the Leader of the Opposition for only a few short months in 1956, but he spent over 25 years in Parliament, was a lover of harness racing and even served as the Lt. Governor of Ontario for five years.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail...

After becoming premier of Ontario in 1943, and starting a political dynasty that would last 42 years in the province, George Drew turned his eye to federal politics in 1948. While he would not have as much success there, without him, John Diefenbaker would have never been prime minister.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: bu...

John Bracken was working as a Manitoba college president when a midnight call changed his life. The caller asked if he wanted to be premier, and for the next 20 years he served as the Premier of Manitoba. He then turned to federal politics, and became the Tory leader from 1943-1945. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeaco...

Serving as the Leader of the Opposition for the Tories from 1943 to 1945, he did not serve as the leader of the party during that time. Known for his dislike of long speeches, bipartisanship, his big smile and gregarious personality.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Dona...

After being knocked out by my second dose of the COVID vaccine for two days, my podcast schedule got a bit messed up. Using this as an opportunity to reorganize and ensure that the content I make is top quality.  That is where you come in. I want your input on how to make the show better. Have a listen to the update and let me know! Regular episodes return next week.  E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com T...