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(and anything else that interests him)

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GOVERNORS-GENERAL AND
PRIME MINISTERS OF CANADA

Governors-General of Canada

Governors-General (1867-1911)
From Viscount Monck to Earl Grey, they were agents of the British government.

Governors-General (1911-1952)
From a son of a Queen in Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, to a British war hero.

Governors-General (1952-         )
The Canadians, from Vincent Massey to Michelle Jean.

Governors-General Poem

Prime Ministers of Canada

Prime Ministers of Canada (1867-1920)
Sir John A., for two, Mackenzie for one
Abbott, Thompson, Bowell, Tupper, then Laurier's long run 

Prime Ministers of Canada (1920-1968)
Meighen, then King, three times if you like
Bennett, St. Laurent, and the Chief before Mike

Prime Ministers of Canada (1968-         )
Trudeau served long, not so Joe C. or John Turner 
Mulroney, Kim, Jean, now Paul Martin's the winner.


Prime Ministers Poem