Prime Minister of Canada
Forms a short-lived Progressive Conservative minority government.
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1979 in Canada
Explore 7 historical events and records for Canada in 1979.
Historical records for Canada in 1979
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June
Rust Never Sleeps
Releases Rust Never Sleeps, moving between acoustic songs and fierce electric performances.
Other events (month unknown)
Budget
Clarks budget proposals are defeated & he is forced to call an election
Election
Clarks budget proposals are defeated & he is forced to call an election
Hey Hey My My
Releases Hey Hey My My, linking rock survival with the phrase rust never sleeps.
Prime Minister of Canada
Appointed Prime Minister of Canada
Progressive Conservative Government
Forms a Progressive Conservative Government without a majority
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