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How long did Harper serve as prime minister?
Harper served for one term, winning two minority governments and one majority government. He took office after defeating Prime Minister Martin in the 2006 general election and stayed in office for nine years. He was defeated by Justin Trudeau in the 2015 general election and resigned as prime minister.
How many elections did Harper win?
Harper led the Conservative Party in five general elections. He won three (2006, 2008 and 2011) and lost two (2004 and 2015). He won two minority governments in the 2006 and 2008 elections, and a majority government in the 2011 election. He lost the 2015 election to Justin Trudeau.
When did Trudeau last get elected?
Trudeau led the Liberal Party in three general elections. He won three (2015, 2019 and 2021). He won a majority government in the 2015 election, and two minority governments in the 2019 and 2021 elections.
Who replaced Stephen Harper?
Rona Ambrose
| The Honourable Rona Ambrose PC | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Stephen Harper |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Scheer |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office July 15, 2013 – November 4, 2015 |
Who was Canada’s most popular prime minister?
Similarly, the top four prime ministers in terms of aggregate rankings are in the top four of time spent in office. William Lyon Mackenzie King (photo) is the highest rated prime Minister based on three aggregate results from Maclean’s, and is also Canada’s longest serving prime minister.
Who is the longest running prime minister?
The prime minister with the longest single term was Sir Robert Walpole, lasting 20 years and 315 days from 3 April 1721 until 11 February 1742. This is also longer than the accumulated terms of any other prime minister. The shortest period in office is more confused, depending on the criteria.
Who was PM before Harper?
Stephen Harper
| The Right Honourable Stephen Harper PC CC | |
|---|---|
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Michaëlle Jean David Johnston |
| Preceded by | Paul Martin |
| Succeeded by | Justin Trudeau |
Who is the prime minister in Canada?
Justin TrudeauSince 2015
Canada/Prime minister
Justin Trudeau (born December 25, 1971) is Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister. Justin studied literature at McGill University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in 1994.
How many seats does Justin Trudeau have 2021?
September 20, 2021
| Leader | Justin Trudeau | Erin O’Toole |
| Party | Liberal | Conservative |
| Leader since | April 14, 2013 | August 24, 2020 |
| Leader’s seat | Papineau | Durham |
| Last election | 157 seats, 33.12% | 121 seats, 34.34% |
Who is Canada’s new prime minister?
Justin Trudeau (born December 25, 1971) is Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister.
Who was the prime minister before Stephen Harper?
Prime ministers
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) District |
|---|---|
| 20 | Jean Chrétien (b. 1934) MP for Saint-Maurice, QC |
| 21 | Paul Martin (b. 1938) MP for LaSalle—Émard, QC |
| 22 | Stephen Harper (b. 1959) MP for Calgary Southwest, AB |
| 23 | Justin Trudeau (b. 1971) MP for Papineau, QC |
Who was the best prime minister of Canada?
William Lyon Mackenzie King (photo) is the highest rated prime Minister based on three aggregate results from Maclean’s, and is also Canada’s longest serving prime minister.