THE HONOURABLE

SIR JOHN ABBOTTKathy Yan

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June 16,1891- November 24,1892

Third Prime Minister of Canada

Early Life Born on June 16th, 1821 in St. Andrews,

Lower Canada Corporate lawyer and businessman Freemason Promoted railway projects

Politics Conservative Opposed Confederation Was both a Senator and a member of

the House of Commons Mayor of Montreal Solicitor General of Canada

Rise to Power Interim Prime Minister after Macdonald’s

death Supported Thompson but Conservative

party wanted him to succeed instead

Issues faced as PM Dealing with issues caused by

Macdonald’s death Revisions of the criminal code Trade agreements with the United States Manitoba Schools Question Corruption Civil service reform

Final Days Attempted to turn over leadership 12

months into his term to Thompson but was prevented by the party

Experienced initial stages of brain cancer Retired due to ill health

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