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However, since 1957, all incoming prime ministers have sworn an oath as prime minister. [3] Before 1920, prime ministers' resignations were accepted immediately by the governor general and the last day of the ministries were the date he died or the date of resignation. [3]
One prime minister can also succeed another with no election—usually, but not necessarily, when they are successive leaders of the same party. A prime minister stays in office until they resign, die or are dismissed by the governor general. [3] Two prime ministers have died in office (Macdonald [4] and Sir John Thompson [5]). All others have ...
This is a list of the prime ministers of Canada by date, birthplace, and age. Twenty-three people have served as Prime Minister of Canada since the office came into existence in 1867. Nineteen of Canada's prime ministers have been born in Canada .
Pages in category "Lists of prime ministers of Canada" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
This is a graphical lifespan timeline of prime ministers of Canada. Twenty-three people have served as the prime minister of Canada since the office came into existence in 1867. They are listed in order of office; prime ministers leading multiple ministries are listed in the order of their first premiership.
See Prime Minister of Canada for an article on the topic and a chronological list. Subcategories This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total.
The longest-serving current first minister is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who assumed office on November 4, 2015; [note 1] the newest first minister is Susan Holt of New Brunswick, who assumed office on November 2, 2024. The oldest first minister, François Legault of Quebec, is 67; the youngest first minister, P.J. Akeeagok of Nunavut, is 40.
The prime minister of Canada (French: premier ministre du Canada) [note 3] is the head of government of Canada.Under the Westminster system, the prime minister governs with the confidence of a majority of the elected House of Commons; as such, the prime minister typically sits as a member of Parliament (MP) and leads the largest party or a coalition of parties.