Prime Minister of Canada
Becomes the first French Canadian prime minister.
Role range: 1896-1911
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Wilfrid Laurier Biography and Timeline
Follow Wilfrid Laurier through 7 dated historical records for Canada.
Wilfrid Laurier, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1896–1909Years on this page
1896
Prime Minister of Canada
Appointed Prime Minister of Canada
Role range: 1896-1911
1897
Diamond Jubilee
Represents Canada at Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee.
Role range: 1896-1911
1898
Yukon Territory
Creates Yukon Territory during the Klondike gold rush.
Role range: 1898-1898 – 1896-1911
1899
South African War
Approves Canadian volunteers for the South African War.
Role range: 1899-1902 – 1896-1911
1905
Alberta and Saskatchewan
Creates Alberta and Saskatchewan as new provinces.
Role range: 1905-1905 – 1896-1911
1909
Department of External Affairs
Creates the Department of External Affairs.
Role range: 1909-1909 – 1896-1911
Records, sources and methodology
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