Canada's former prime ministers
Canada’s former prime ministers were the elected heads of government who led the country through different eras, shaping laws, policies, and national direction while in office.
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Aug 18, 2026
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Former prime ministers jointly called on Canadians to fly the flag for Flag Day and the maple leaf's 60th anniversary amid U.S. tariff turbulence.
People's Party supporters see the flag-waving appeal as hollow establishment symbolism from leaders who presided over the same free trade consensus and internationalist policies that created today's crisis.
Aug 1, 2026
Far Right
They issued a joint call for Canadians to fly the flag on Flag Day amid tariff turbulence.
Their unity appeal is dismissed by populists as elite sentimentality that avoids responsibility for the Liberal policies which created the crisis.
Jul 26, 2026
Far Right
Former prime ministers called on Canadians to fly the flag 'like never before' on Flag Day amid US tariff threats.
People's Party supporters appreciate patriotic displays but are skeptical of these former leaders, many of whom they blame for past policies that weakened Canadian independence.