Episode 3 of 3

Cabinet Revolt and Resignation

When: 1896
Where: unknown
Part of: Mackenzie Bowell becomes Canada's fifth prime minister

A cabinet revolt in early 1896 forced Bowell to resign in favor of Charles Tupper.

Following a cabinet revolt in early 1896, Bowell was forced to resign. Charles Tupper, who had joined the cabinet, effectively held leadership and succeeded Bowell as prime minister.

Sources

Mackenzie Bowell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23

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