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1st Parliament of Canada; Majority parliament: 24 September 1867 – 8 July 1872: Parliament leaders; Prime Minister: Rt. Hon. Sir John A. Macdonald 1 Jul 1867 – 5 Nov 1873: Cabinet: 1st Canadian Ministry: Party caucuses; Government: Conservative Party & Liberal-Conservative: Opposition: Liberal Party: Crossbench: Anti-Confederation Party ...
The 2nd Canadian Parliament was in session from March 5, 1873, until January 2, 1874. The membership was set by the 1872 federal election from July 20 to October 12, 1872, and it changed only somewhat due to resignations and by-elections until it was dissolved prior to the 1874 election .
November – 1873 Newfoundland general election. November 5 – Pacific Scandal: the House of Commons of Canada passes a vote of no confidence in Sir John A. Macdonald's government. November 7 – Pacific Scandal: Sir John A. resigns as Prime Minister of Canada, and Alexander Mackenzie is appointed in his place.
The Parliament of Canada is the legislative body of the government of Canada. The Parliament is composed of the House of Commons (lower house), the Senate (upper house), and the sovereign, represented by the governor general. Most major legislation originates from the House, as it is the only body that is directly elected. A new parliament ...
1920 opening of Canadian Parliament. Lists of members of the Canadian House of Commons cover the members elected to the House of Commons of Canada, the lower chamber of the bicameral Parliament of Canada. Seats in the House of Commons are distributed roughly in proportion to the population of each province and territory. The lists of members ...
Following is a full list of members of the third parliament listed first by province, then by electoral district. Party leaders are italicized. Cabinet ministers are in boldface. The Prime Minister is both. The Speaker is indicated by "(†)". Electoral districts denoted by an asterisk (*) indicates that district was represented by two members.
Member of the Parliament of the Province of Canada (1843–1867) Member of the Parliament of Canada for Kingston (1867–1878, 1887–1891) Member of the Canadian Parliament for Marquette (1878) Member of the Canadian Parliament for Victoria (1878–1882) Member of the Canadian Parliament for Lennox (1882) Member of the Canadian Parliament for ...
The First Canadian Ministry was the first cabinet chaired by Prime Minister John A. Macdonald.It governed Canada from 1 July 1867 to 5 November 1873, including all of the 1st Canadian Parliament as well as the first eight months of the Second.