Prime Ministers of Canada Grades 4-8

Examine the affects that each Prime Minister had on Canada and the important events that occurred during their time in government.

Students will learn about these individuals, who they were, what their political views were, their beliefs for Canada as a country, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.

Canada has been a united country since July 1, 1867, and in that time has had a variety of leaders who have seen our country through peace and war, wealth and depression, as well as many challenging world events.

At the end of this resource, students will:be able to name the prime ministers of Canada

understand what is involved in holding such a prominent office

be able to tell what each prime minister did during his/her term of office

demonstrate the ability to discuss events which took place in Canada and the world under each administration

be able to express judgments regarding the benefits of different actions taken by various prime ministers

Information on the following Prime Ministers, plus "Points to Ponder" follow-up worksheets:Sir John A. Macdonald

Alexander Mackenzie

Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott

Sir John Sparrow David Thompson

Mackenzie Bowell

Sir Charles Tupper

Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Sir Robert Laird Borden

Arthur Meighen

William Lyon Mackenzie King

Richard Bedford Bennett

Louis St. Laurent

John George Diefenbaker

Lester Bowles Pearson

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Charles Joseph Clark/John Turner

Martin Brian Mulroney/Avril Kim Campbell

Jean Chrétien

Paul Martin

Stephen Harper

Justin Trudeau