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The prime minister of Canada is an official who serves as the primary minister of the Crown, chair of the Cabinet, and thus head of government of Canada. Twenty-three people (twenty-two men and one woman) have served as prime ministers.
After a general election, the governor-general calls on the leader of the political party winning the most seats in the House of Commons to become prime minister and to form a government. This is a chronologically ordered list of the prime ministers, from the earliest to the most recent.
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This page provides general details on Canada's prime ministers since 1867. For more information on an individual prime minister, including their electoral history and parliamentary roles, click on their name to view their complete profile.
The prime minister of Canada is the head of government of Canada. Since Canadian Confederation in 1867, there have been 23 prime ministers who have formed 29 Canadian ministries. The first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, took office on July 1, 1867. The position does not have term limits.
Justin Trudeau is the current prime minister, who took office on November 4, 2015, following the 2015 federal election, wherein his Liberal Party won a majority of seats. Trudeau's Liberals subsequently won a minority of seats in the 2019 and 2021 elections, leaving Trudeau with minority governments .
3 days ago · Justin Trudeau (born December 25, 1971) is Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister and the proud father of Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien. His vision of Canada is a country where everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed.
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A chart of all the prime ministers of Canada, including terms served and parties. Links to bios.
