Canada Politics: Liberals Are Out After 22 Years.
Canada Politics: Liberals Are Out After 22 Years.
Clip: 354909_1_1
Year Shot: 1957
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1635
Original Film: 030-052-01
HD: N/A
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Timecode: 00:48:33 - 00:49:50
Canada Politics: Liberals Are Out After 22 Years. In Canada, the reins of government change hands after 22 years. At Government House in Ottawa, Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent and his liberal cabinet submit their resignations, and the new prime minister, Conservative John Diefenbaker, is sworn in by Governor General Massey. Photographers watch as liberals arrive to offer resignations. Sign: Government House Private Grounds. First woman cabinet member in Canada: Ellen (can't make out last name - Faircloth?). New cabinet poses. New premier at airport preparing to leave for London.