The 1980 Canadian federal election was held on February 18, 1980, to elect members of the House of Commons of Canada of the 32nd Parliament of Canada. It was called when the budget of the minority Pro
Pierre Trudeau 1979
Joe Clark being interviewed 1979 crop
Ed Broadbent 1980
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Charles Joseph Clark is a Canadian businessman, writer, and retired politician who served as the 16th prime minister of Canada from 1979 to 1980. He served as leader of the Official Opposition from 19
1980 Canadian federal election
…of Canada of the 32nd Parliament of Canada. It was called when the budget of the minority Progressive Conservative government led by Prime Minister Joe Clark was defeated in the Commons. As of 2025, it remains the most recent election triggered by the defeat of a government budget in the Commons. The Liberal…
Clark in 1979
Charles Clark House, a cultural heritage site in Canada, number 6563 in the Canadian Register of Historic Places
Clark in 1979
Joe Clark on the floor of the 1983 leadership convention.