From John To Justin

Serving from 1940 to 1943, Richard Hanson only led the Conservative Party for a brief time, but he served as the Leader of the Opposition for three years. Respected in the House of Commons for his quick wit, he also spent upwards of 20 years as a Parliamentarian. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Dona...

A doctor, decorated First World War veteran and a former Liberal turned Conservative, Dr. Robert Manion was respected for his intelligence and fiery House of Commons speeches. Serving as party leader from 1938 to 1940, he led the party into the Second World War. Upon his death, his rival, William Lyon Mackenzie King, would be a pallbearer at his funeral. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https...

After spending 17 years as a Liberal, Hugh Guthrie would switch to the Conservatives over the Conscription Issue. Within a decade, he was leading the party. His time as leader was short, but his time as Minister of Justice would see him preside over some of the darkest moments for Canada during The Great Depression. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/can...

In between the decades-long leaderships of Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King, there is Daniel Duncan McKenzie, who served for only a few months in between in 1919. While his time was short, he was the bridge between these leaders. As well, from the municipal, to the provincial, to the federal levels, he never once lost an election.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://w...

Today, we begin Season 2 of From John To Justin, looking at the Opposition leaders who never became Prime Minister. While Edward Blake never earned the top job, he still did much in his life, including as Justice Minister and as Premier of Ontario. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.c...

Today, I speak with Canada's 19th prime minister, Kim Campbell. Not only was she Canada's first female prime minister, but also the first female justice minister and first female defence minister. We talk about her life and career. Support the podcast for $3/month at www.patreon.com/canadaehx or donate at www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx T...

Today, I close out part 1 of From John to Justin with our current prime minister, Justin Trudeau. The son of a prime minister himself, he would rise in prominence in the 2000s and bring Liberal Party from its worst defeat to one of its greatest victories.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: can...

Guiding Canada through The Great Recession, Stephen Harper is one of only three Conservative Prime Ministers to be elected to three terms as leader. Today, I'm looking at the only Conservative Party of Canada leader to date.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mai...

Paul Martin served as prime minister for only two years, but he would bring in changes to Indigenous relations, same sex marriage and Canada's economy. What he may be remembered most for is his nine years as Canada's Finance Minister, when he brought in five budget surpluses in a row. Today, I look at his life.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadia...

Today, Canada's Great War launches on all podcast platforms. Enjoy this first episode of the show and please considering subscribing if you enjoy it! When Britain declared war on Germany, Canada was at war automatically. No one in Canada was complaining, as governments, businesses and citizens mobilized for the war they thought would be over by Christmas.  Today, I look at that initial mobilizatio...

Jean Chretien, our 20th Prime Minister, was the last prime minister of the 20th Century. During his nine years in power, he brought Canada back into the budget black, and moved it towards the 21st century. Another fascinating person to look at who led our country!  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Do...

Today, I look at the life of Canada's first female prime minister, Kim Campbell. Her career is much more than her brief time in the top job though, as I will explore. Stay tuned at the end of this episode for my talk with Kate and Live from the Just Watch Me podcast! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu...

Brian Mulroney served as prime minister for nine years, fundamentally changing Canada, its economy and his own party during that time. From landmark environmental deals, to the Meech Lake Accord, to NAFTA and GST, Canada was a different place by the time his run ended.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/crai...

A champion sprinter, nearly a husband to Princess Margaret, the savior of a drowning John Diefenbaker, our 17th prime minister may have only served for 79 days, but his life was far from defined by that fact. Today, I look at John Turner. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click...

The youngest prime minister in Canadian history, Joe Clark only served for a few months but his career after the top job would actually have a large impact on Canadian history through the 1980s. Today, I look at his life and career. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate...

Today, I look at our 15th Prime Minister, Pierre Elliott Trudeau. A man well-liked by some, hated by others, was unlike any prime minister the country had ever seen. He would change Canada in many ways, that we are still benefitting, and in some cases, hurting from today.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/c...

My favourite prime minister and arguably one of the greatest prime ministers in Canadian history, Lester B. Pearson would change Canada forever during his five years in office through two minority governments. Today, I look at the life of this amazing man.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: ca...

Today, I look at the man they called "Dief The Chief", John Diefenbaker. Our 13th prime minister from 1957-1963, he took his party to an unprecedented high but within a decade, was out as leader. A fascinating man, who changed Canada.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Don...

Today, I look at Canada's 12th PM, Louis St. Laurent. Reluctant into politics at the age of 59, he would become prime minister in 1948 and serve until 1957. During that time, he changed the face of Canada immensely.  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@...

Today, I look at arguably the richest man to ever be Prime Minister, who served during the first half of The Great Depression, R.B. Bennett. While he was unable to stem the tide of The Depression, he would bring in institutions we have to this day, and is more than just a rich man during a poor time.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)...

He served as prime minister for almost 22 years, more than anyone else in our history. He guided Canada through the last part of The Great Depression and through the Second World War. Despite all that, William Lyon Mackenzie King continues to be a reclusive, often overlooked person from our history. Today, I explore his life and career. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadasho...

While Arthur Meighen served as prime minister twice, in two very short terms, his impact on Canada came as a Parliamentarian. With a deep hatred of William L.M. King, and a distrust of foreigners and unions, he is one of Canada's more unique leaders. Today, I look at our ninth prime minister, Arthur Meighen. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-hi...

Despite guiding Canada through the First World War, and gaining further independence from the British Empire, Sir Robert Borden is often lost in the shuffle of our early prime ministers. Today, I look at the life of Canada's eighth prime minister.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.c...

When a list of Canada's greatest prime ministers is compiled, Sir Wilfrid Laurier is usually near the top. While he did much for our country, he also put in place discriminatory immigration policies and may have had a son with the wife of his law partner. Today, I look at this interesting man. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donat...

His 69 days as Prime Minister is the shortest term in our history, but this last surviving Father of Confederation was instrumental in the formation of our country and the intercontinental railroad. Today, I look at Sir Charles Tupper. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Don...