Sir Wilfrid Laurier
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The first French Canadian to become prime minister of Canada was Wilfrid Laurier.
Although French was his native tongue, he became a master of the English
language. This and his picturesque personality made him popular throughout
Canada, and he led the young country in a 15-year period of great dev ....
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.... Empire as a worldwide alliance of free
and equal nations, and he opposed every attempt to limit Canada's freedom.
Laurier's liberal immigration policy brought hundreds of thousands of settlers
to the western provinces. He reduced postal rates, promoted the building of
railroads needed for national expansion, and appointed a commission to regulate
railroad rates. After 15 years in office his government was defeated, presumably
on the issue of reciprocal trade with the United States. Laurier be ....
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