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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. Four of Canada's prime ministers have been born outside Canada: John A. Macdonald, Alexander Mackenzie, Mackenzie Bowell, and John Turner.
Officially, the prime minister is appointed by the governor general of Canada, but by constitutional convention, the prime minister must have the confidence of the elected House of Commons. Normally, this is the leader of the party caucus with the greatest number of seats in the house.
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 .
Pages in category "Lists of prime ministers by place of birth" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
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.
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Minister Tenure Prime Minister of Canada: Justin Trudeau: November 4, 2015 – present Deputy Prime Minister of Canada: Chrystia Freeland: November 20, 2019 – December 16, 2024 Associate Minister of Finance: Mona Fortier: November 20, 2019 – October 26, 2021 Randy Boissonnault: October 26, 2021 – July 26, 2023 Associate Minister of Health ...