On this day in Canadian history...

par Sympatico.ca — 26 juin 2007


1970 Ottawa Ontario - Parliament lowers voting age in federal elections from 21 to 18; revises Canada Elections Act.

1995 Toronto Ontario - Mike Harris sworn in as 22nd Premier of Ontario, replacing Bob Rae of the NDP, in power since 1990; won 82 out of 130 seats; cabinet of 19 smallest in the province in 30 years.

1991 Ottawa Ontario - Indian Affairs Minister Tom Siddon starts talks with native leaders on responding to long-term effects of residential schools.

1990 Montreal Quebec - Jacques Parizeau and Lucien Bouchard discuss creating separatist party in Ottawa; PQ poll conducted in Montreal riding says 66% would support any candidate backed by Bouchard; results in Bouchard's founding of the separatist Bloc Quebecois with 3 other MPs.

Source:Sympatico.ca

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