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Cbc: Who's Who in the House of Commons
This visual, interactive, tool is an excellent resource for getting a picture of Canada's minority government and representation in the House of Commons. See the seats held by province, party and gender. Pass the mouse over the seat to...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pierre Trudeau
Offers a detailed biography of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and what he accomplished throughout his life.
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Cbc: Liberals, Ndp, Bloc Sign Deal on Proposed Coalition
Follow the details of the accord, to form a coalition government,that was signed by the Liberals, New Democrats, and the Bloc Quebecois as they prepare to try and remove the Conservative Government of Canada through a confidence vote.
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Cbc: The Delicate Role of the Governor General
The article examines the very delicate role that Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will have during Canada's government crisis as Prime Minister Stephen Harper presents his request to her to prorogue parliament in the face of a...
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Cbc: Coalition Government: How Might It Work in Canada
This article focuses on several questions dealing with the possibility of the formation of a coalition government by the Liberals, NDP and the Bloc. It includes the possible options that are open for the Governor General of Canada.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Battle on the Ballot: Political Outsiders in Us Presidential Elections
This exhibition explores the rich history of select individuals, parties, events, and movements that have influenced US presidential elections from the outside-outside Washington politics, outside the two-party system, and outside the...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: John Turner
Presents a biography of Prime Minister John Turner and what he was able to accomplish with his time in office.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: William Ewart Gladstone
Wikipedia offers a great biography on the life of William Gladstone. Discusses his time in Parliament, his work to rehabilitate prostitutes, his time as Chancellor of the Exchequer, his accomplishments as Liberal prime minister, and more.
Other
Historica's Prime Ministers of Canada: Louis St. Laurent
This biography of Louis St. Laurant includes a link to quick facts, important issues, and pictures.
BBC
Bbc: Historic Figures: Winston Churchill (1874 1965)
Brief but detailed biography of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister who inspired his country in World War Two.