List of All Prime Ministers of Canada (1867-2025)

Canada's Prime Minister List: The list of Prime Ministers of Canada includes all individuals who have served as the country's head of government, starting with Sir John A. Macdonald in 1867. Each Prime Minister played a significant role in shaping Canada's political landscape, contributing to its growth, both domestically and internationally.

Apr 29, 2025, 11:35 IST
List of All Prime Ministers of Canada
List of All Prime Ministers of Canada

Canada has a rich political history shaped by its prime ministers. The current Prime Minister is Justin Trudeau, who has been in office since 2015. He is the leader of the Liberal Party and the 23rd person to hold this position.

Canada’s first prime minister was Sir John A. Macdonald, who served from 1867 to 1873 and played a key role in the formation of the country. 

Since then, Canada has had 23 prime ministers, each contributing to the nation’s growth and development in different ways.

In this article, we’ll explore the complete list of Canada’s prime ministers from 1867 to 2025. It will provide insights into their tenures, political parties, and major accomplishments. 

List of Prime Ministers of Canada (1867-2025)

Here's the complete list of Prime Ministers of Canada, starting from Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister, to the present-day leader, Justin Trudeau. The list includes:

No.

Name

Term of Office

Political Party

1
(1 of 2)

John A. Macdonald

1 July 1867 – 5 November 1873

Liberal–Conservative

2

Alexander Mackenzie

7 November 1873 – 8 October 1878

Liberal

1
(2 of 2)

John A. Macdonald

17 October 1878 – 6 June 1891

Liberal–Conservative

3

John Abbott

16 June 1891 – 24 November 1892

Liberal–Conservative

4

John Sparrow David Thompson

5 December 1892 – 12 December 1894

Liberal–Conservative

5

Mackenzie Bowell

21 December 1894 – 27 April 1896

Conservative

6

Charles Tupper

1 May 1896 – 8 July 1896

Conservative

7

Wilfrid Laurier

11 July 1896 – 6 October 1911

Liberal

8

Robert Borden

10 October 1911 – 10 July 1920

Government (Unionist)

9
(1 of 2)

Arthur Meighen

10 July 1920 – 29 December 1921

Conservative

10
(1 of 3)

William Lyon Mackenzie King

29 December 1921 – 28 June 1926

Liberal

9
(2 of 2)

Arthur Meighen

29 June 1926 – 25 September 1926

Conservative

10
(2 of 3)

William Lyon Mackenzie King

25 September 1926 – 7 August 1930

Liberal

11

R. B. Bennett

7 August 1930 – 23 October 1935

Conservative

10

(3 of 3)

William Lyon Mackenzie King

23 October 1935 – 15 November 1948

Liberal

12

Louis St. Laurent

15 November 1948 – 21 June 1957

Liberal

13

John Diefenbaker

21 June 1957 – 22 April 1963

Progressive Conservative

14

Lester B. Pearson

22 April 1963 – 20 April 1968

Liberal

15
(1 of 2)

Pierre Trudeau

20 April 1968 – 4 June 1979

Liberal

16

Joe Clark

4 June 1979 – 3 March 1980

Progressive Conservative

15
(2 of 2)

Pierre Trudeau

3 March 1980 – 30 June 1984

Liberal

17

John Turner

30 June 1984 – 17 September 1984

Liberal

18

Brian Mulroney

17 September 1984 – 25 June 1993

Progressive Conservative

19

Kim Campbell

25 June 1993 – 4 November 1993

Progressive Conservative

20

Jean Chrétien

4 November 1993 – 12 December 2003

Liberal

21

Paul Martin

12 December 2003 – 6 February 2006

Liberal

22

Stephen Harper

6 February 2006 – 4 November 2015

Conservative

23

Justin Trudeau

4 November 2015 – 14 March 2025

Liberal

24

Mark Carney

14 March 2025- 

Liberal

Who is Mark Carney? The 24th Prime Minister of Canada

Mark Carney is a prominent Canadian economist and politician who has recently become the 24th Prime Minister of Canada.

Background:

  • He has a strong background in economics and finance, having served as the Governor of the Bank of Canada and the Governor of the Bank of England.
  • Before his central banking roles, he worked at Goldman Sachs.

Political Career:

  • He became the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in 2025.
  • He subsequently won the Canadian federal election, becoming Prime Minister.

Key Aspects:

  • He is known for his experience in navigating financial crises.
  • It is being reported that his political rise has occurred during a time of increased tension between Canada and the United States.
  • His political platform is focused on economic stability and strengthening Canada's global trade relationships.
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