Today in Canadian History

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**Today in Canadian History**

Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, beautiful, diverse, and ours. Feel free to get in touch with Marc & Joe via-email: todayincanada@gmail.com

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June 14 – Province of Canada’s First Parliament Jun 15, 2026

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Back in 1841, preparations were being made in Kingston for the first parliament, held June 15th.

June 13 – The Last Fatal Duel Jun 13, 2026

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Upper Canada's last fatal duel happened on June 13, 1833 in Perth, Ontario. To learn more we spoke with John Fowler, the Chair of the Perth Historical Society.

June 9 – The Politics of The Great Depression Jun 09, 2026

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RB Bennett and Mackenzie King sparred while the 1930 election loomed. We spoke with John Boyko, the Dean of History and Social Science at Lakefield School in Ontario, as well as author of "Bennett: The Rebel Who Challenged and Changed a Nation".

June 8 – Mackenzie King Becomes Longest Serving PM Jun 09, 2026

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We spoke with Dr. Whitney Lackenbauer an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of History at St. Jerome’s University in Waterloo, as well as co-editor of "Mackenzie King: Citizenship and Community."

June 7 – The Beothuk Jun 07, 2026

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June 6 – D-Day Jun 07, 2026

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We spoke with Dr. Desmond Morton on the anniversary of the Allies launching the invasion of Normandy back in 1944.

June 3 – Newfoundland Referendum of 1948 Jun 04, 2026

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For more than a decade the dominion of Newfoundland was governed by a non-elected Commission of Government. We spoke with Keith Collier, a freelance writer and historian who works at the Maritime History Archive at Memorial University of Newfoundland to learn more about the referendums that decided the future of Canada's newest province.

June 2 – Stan Rogers Passes Jun 03, 2026

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Musician Stan Rogers passed away on this day back in 1983.

June 1 – The Cypress HIlls Massacre Jun 01, 2026

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The Cypress Hills Massacre occurred on this date back in 1873. We spoke with Royce E. W. Pettyjohn of Fort Walsh & Cypress Hills Massacre National Historic Sites of Canada.

May 31 – Ernest Manning May 31, 2026

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Ernest Manning was appointed Premier of Alberta on this date back in 1943.

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