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1896 in Canada

Explore 5 historical events and records for Canada in 1896.

Historical records for Canada in 1896

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May

Prime Minister of Canada

Tupper, Charles ยท Ottawa ยท Prime Minister of Canada ยท Government / Government of Canada

Serves briefly as prime minister before the 1896 election.

July

Prime Minister of Canada

Laurier, Wilfrid ยท Ottawa ยท Prime Minister of Canada ยท Government / Government of Canada

Becomes the first French Canadian prime minister.

Other events (month unknown)

Prime Minister of Canada

Laurier, Wilfrid ยท Ottawa ยท Prime Minister of Canada ยท Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Prime Minister of Canada

Prime Minister of Canada

Tupper, Charles ยท Ottawa ยท Prime Minister of Canada ยท Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Prime Minister of Canada

Shipyard Reconstruction after Fire

Pirrie, William James ยท Belfast ยท Chairman of Harland and Wolff ยท Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Directs major improvements to Harland and Wolff facilities after a serious fire damages parts of the shipyard.

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