Clark Elected Canada’s Prime Minister
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers
- Curriculum: Canadian History
- Geographical Location: Canada
- Date: May 23, 1979
Article abstract: Canada’s Conservative Party makes a temporary dent in Liberal Party control.
Summary of Event
In 1979, Pierre Elliott Trudeau had been prime minister of Canada for eleven consecutive years. During those years, he had achieved much in terms of social and economic programs. He had become prominent in international circles because he was, at that time, the best-known Canadian prime minister ever in foreign eyes. His popularity at home was beginning to flag, however. In 1976, Trudeau received a huge boost in the polls when the...
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