3rd Canadian Ministry
Cabinet of Canada from 1878 to 1891 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Third Canadian Ministry was the second cabinet chaired by Prime Minister John A. Macdonald. It governed Canada from 17 October 1878 to 6 June 1891, including the 4th, 5th, and 6th Canadian Parliaments, as well as the first three months of the 7th. The government was formed by the Liberal-Conservative Party in coalition with the old Conservative Party of Canada. Macdonald was also Prime Minister in the First Canadian Ministry.
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3rd Canadian Ministry 3e conseil des ministres du Canada | |
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3rd ministry of Canada | |
Date formed | 17 October 1878 |
Date dissolved | 6 June 1891 |
People and organizations | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Governor General | Marquess of Dufferin Duke of Argyll Marquess of Lansdowne Earl of Derby |
Prime Minister | John A. Macdonald |
Member party | Liberal-Conservative Party |
Status in legislature | 134 / 206 133 / 211 123 / 215 117 / 215 Majority |
Opposition party | Liberal Party of Canada |
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History | |
Elections | 1878, 1882, 1887, 1891 |
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Predecessor | 2nd Canadian Ministry |
Successor | 4th Canadian Ministry |
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