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1887 in Canada

Explore 6 historical events and records for Canada in 1887.

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Historical records for Canada in 1887

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October

20 October 1887

First Ministers Conference

Mercier, Honore · Quebec · Premier of Quebec · Government / Government of Canada

Hosts provincial leaders to discuss provincial autonomy.

Other events (month unknown)

1887

Attorney General

Mercier, Honore · Quebec · Attorney General · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Prime Attorney General of Quebec

1887

Mayor

Abbott, John Joseph Caldwell · Montreal · Mayor of Montreal · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Mayor of Montreal

1887

Minister without Portfolio

Abbott, John Joseph Caldwell · Minister without Portfolio · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed minister without portfolio

1887

Party Leader

Laurier, Wilfred · Party Leader of LP · Politics / Liberal Party

Appointed Party Leader of the Liberal Party

1887

Premier of Quebec

Mercier, Honore · Quebec · Premier of Quebec · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Premier of Quebec

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