| Date: June 23, 1896 | |
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Date: June 23, 1896 Liberals Win, Laurier Becomes Prime Minister
In the federal election, the Liberals defeated the Conservatives with 118 seats to 88. Wilfrid Laurier became Canada's first French-Canadian prime minister. The victory marked a turning point in Canadian politics after years of Conservative Party rule.
Wilfrid Laurier campaigning
