24th Canadian Parliament
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The 24th Canadian Parliament was in session from May 12, 1958, until April 19, 1962. The membership was set by the 1958 federal election on March 31, 1958, and it changed only somewhat due to resignat
John Diefenbaker was Prime Minister during the 24th Canadian Parliament.
Prime Minister Diefenbaker addressing the House of Commons in January, 1959.
Queen Elizabeth II official portrait for 1959 tour
Governor General Vincent Massey
The 1962 Canadian federal election was held on June 18, 1962, to elect members of the House of Commons of Canada of the 25th Parliament of Canada. The governing Progressive Conservative Party won a pl
John Diefenbaker in the Toronto Star, 1962
Lester B. Pearson
Premier Tommy Douglas