28 June 1926King-Byng AffairWilliam Lyon Mackenzie King
Resigns after Governor General Byng refuses dissolution.
Historical records for Canada in 1926, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Resigns after Governor General Byng refuses dissolution.
Appointed Prime Minister of Canada, 2nd term
Forms a short-lived Conservative government during the King-Byng crisis.
Helps secure recognition of Dominion equality in the Balfour Declaration.
Canada restores gold convertibility and fixes the dollar again near parity with the United States dollar.
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