Episode 2 of 3
Appointment of Mackenzie Bowell
- When
- December 1894
- Where
- unknown
The Governor General appointed Bowell as prime minister in December 1894 due to his seniority in the cabinet.
The Earl of Aberdeen, Canada's governor general, appointed Bowell to replace Thompson. This decision was based on Bowell's status as the most senior cabinet member, leading to his assumption of the prime ministership.
Sources
- Mackenzie Bowell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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