Craig Baird

From John To Justin

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Join me as I look at the politics of Canada, from the time of Sir John A. Macdonald to Justin Trudeau. I look at every prime minister, every election, every opposition leader, every governor general and every premier. See why some made their marks, why some are terrible, and learn all the crazy stories of our political history.

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Craig Baird

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The Prime Ministers: Sir Mackenzie Bowell 15.01.2021 19:21

Our fifth Prime Minister had a 50 year career as a Parliamentarian but many only remember him as the man whose cabinet pushed him out of power over the Manitoba Schools Question. Today, I look at the interesting life of the prime minister with a great beard, Mackenzie Bowell. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.co...

The Prime Ministers: Sir John Sparrow David Thompson 08.01.2021 19:48

He is considered the greatest prime minister Canada never had. A promising career began when he took over from Sir John Abbott, but ended too soon with a heart attack while at lunch in England. Today, I look at our fourth prime minister. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click D...

The Prime Ministers: Sir John Abbott 01.01.2021 16:25

The man who said he hated politics would find himself as Canada's third PM after the death of Sir John A. Macdonald. While his time as PM was short, he was a very interesting man who had a large impact on Canada's early history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-...

The Prime Ministers: Alexander Mackenzie 25.12.2020 27:18

Our second Prime Minister started as a stonemason with little money and eventually found himself as an unexpected prime minister. During his five years in power, he would change Canada immensely, and bring out many things we still have to this day. Today, I look at the man who refused knighthoods, Alexander Mackenzie. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/c...

The Prime Ministers: Sir John A. Macdonald 18.12.2020 44:49

The first Prime Minister of Canada and a Father of Confederation, John A. Macdonald would have an immense impact on Canada, both good and bad. In my first episode of this new series, I look at his life, his legacy, his drinking and even his drinking exploits. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate:...

From John To Justin Trailer 28.11.2020 2:11

Join me on my journey through all the Prime Ministers of Canada from Sir John A. Macdonald to Justin Trudeau. I look at the good they did, the bad they did and why we are still feeling the impact of every single one of them today. It is a journey you won't want to miss. Subscribe to my other shows as well, Canadian History Ehx and Pucks and Cups. Support the shows at www.patreon.com/canadaehx or d...