Ministerial Resignations
1867 to Date
"Resignation" has been defined as the discontinuation of a Minister's presence in the Cabinet before dissolution of Parliament, or before the end of a Ministry. Those Ministers who were in the Cabinet but who subsequently resigned as a result of failing to hold a seat in Parliament, have not been included. The same is true for those not included when a new Parliament was summoned. The following sources have been used in the making of this compilation: Guide to Canadian Ministries, July 1, 1867 - April 1973, and Supplement; Canadian Directory of Parliament, 1867-1967; House of Commons Debates and Journals; Senate Debates and Journals; Canada Gazette; Dominion Annual Register and Canadian Annual Review; Canadian News Facts; and various other biographical sources.
27th Ministry - MARTIN, Paul Edgar Philippe
2005.06.27
COMUZZI, Joseph R. (Joe) Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario)
Liberal
Disagrees with the government's same-sex marriage bill.
(CBC News, Radio-Canada Nouvelles, 28.06.2005)
2005.01.13
SGRO, Judy Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
Liberal
Following allegations of political favoritism.
(Toronto Star,14.01.2005)
26th Ministry - CHRÉTIEN, Joseph Jacques Jean
2002.10.21
MACAULAY, Lawrence A. Solicitor General of Canada
Liberal
Was the subject of inquiry concerning allegations of conflict of interest.
(PMO-Release / Communiqué du CPM, 22.10.2002)
2002.06.01
MARTIN, Paul Edgar Philippe Minister of Finance
Liberal
(PMO-Release / Communiqué du CPM, 02.06.2002)
2002.05.25
EGGLETON, Arthur C. Minister of National Defence
Liberal
Contravened conflict of interest rules by awarding an untendered contract to a former girlfriend.
(PMO-Release / Communiqué du CPM, 26.05.2002; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 27.05.2002; National Post, Le Devoir, 27.05.2002)
2002.01.14
TOBIN, Brian Vincent Minister of Industry
Liberal
To spend more time with his family.
(Montreal Gazette, 15.01.2002)
1999.08.02
MARCHI, Sergio Minister for International Trade
Liberal
Appointed Ambassador to the World Trade Organization.
(PMO-Release / Communiqué du CPM, 03.08.1999)
1998.11.22
SCOTT, Andy Solicitor General of Canada
Liberal
Because of controversy surrounding the APEC inquiry as a result of comments he made.
(Newsworld Online, 23.11.1998)
1996.10.03
COLLENETTE, David Michael Minister of National Defence and Minister of Veterans Affairs
Liberal
Contravened the Liberal Cabinet's code of ethics; his office sent a letter - signed by him - to the Immigration and Refugee Board to support the case of a resident of his riding.
(PMO Release / Communiqué du CPM, 03.10.96) (Le Droit, 15.10.1996)
1996.04.30
COPPS, Sheila Maureen Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Canadian Heritage
Liberal
To honour her promise to resign if the GST was not abolished.
(PMO Release / Communiqué du CPM, 01.05.1996; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 01.05.1996)
1996.01.24
DUPUY, Michel Minister Designate of Canadian Heritage
Liberal
To make room for new members.
(PMO-Release / Communiqué du CPM, 25.01.1996)
1996.01.24
FINESTONE, Sheila Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)
Liberal
To make room for new members.
(PMO-Release / Communiqué du CPM, 25.01.1996)
1996.01.24
MACLAREN, Roy Minister for International Trade
Liberal
To make room for new members.
(PMO-Release / Communiqué du CPM, 25.01.1996)
1996.01.24
OUELLET, André Minister of Foreign Affairs
Liberal
To make room for new members.
(PMO-Release / Communiqué du CPM, 25.01.1996)
1996.01.08
TOBIN, Brian Vincent Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Liberal
To seek the premier's job in Newfoundland.
(The Citizen, 09.01.1996)
24th Ministry - MULRONEY, Martin Brian
1993.06.17
BOUCHARD, Benoît Minister of National Health and Welfare
Progressive Conservative
Appointed Canada's Ambassador to France on June 18th, 1993.
(Ottawa Citizen, 18.01.1993; Commons Debates Index / Index des débats de la Chambre, 1991-93)
1993.01.03
DE COTRET, Robert René Secretary of State of Canada
Progressive Conservative
Would not be running in the next election, said he wished to step down if the cabinet was shuffled.
(Ottawa Citizen, 05.01.1993)
1993.01.03
EPP, Arthur Jacob (Jake) Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources
Progressive Conservative
Would not be running in the next election, said he wished to step down if the cabinet was shuffled.
(Ottawa Citizen, 05.01.1993)
1993.01.03
MASSE, Marcel Minister of National Defence
Progressive Conservative
Would not be running in the next election, said he wished to step down if the cabinet was shuffled.
(Ottawa Citizen, 05.01.1993)
1993.01.03
MERRITHEW, Gerald Stairs Minister of Veterans Affairs
Progressive Conservative
Would not be running in the next election, said he wished to step down if the cabinet was shuffled.
(Ottawa Citizen, 05.01.1993)
1993.01.03
WINEGARD, William C. Minister for Science
Progressive Conservative
Would not be running in the next election, said he wished to step down if the cabinet was shuffled.
(Ottawa Citizen, 05.01.1993)
1991.03.14
REDWAY, Alan Minister of State (Housing)
Progressive Conservative
Was the subject of inquiry concerning an alleged violation of the Aeronautics Act at Ottawa International Airport.
(Globe and Mail, Le Droit, 16.03.1991)
1990.05.21
BOUCHARD, Lucien Minister of the Environment
Progressive Conservative
Disagrees with the governmment's proposals to amend the Meech Lake Accord.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 22.05.1990)
1990.01.23
CHAREST, Jean J. Minister of State (Youth), Minister of State (Fitness and Amateur Sport) and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Progressive Conservative
Tried to speak to a judge about a case on which the judge was ruling.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 24.01.1990)
1989.07.04
VALCOURT, Bernard Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative
Pleaded guilty to a drinking and driving offence.
(Globe and Mail, Le Droit, 03.08.1989)
1988.03.30
CROMBIE, David Edward Secretary of State of Canada
Progressive Conservative
Appointed a Commissioner to inquire into the Toronto Waterfront, March 31, 1988.
(The Globe and Mail, 01.04.1988)
1988.02.02
CÔTÉ, Michel Minister of Supply and Services
Progressive Conservative
Contravened conflict of interest guidelines by failing to report a personal loan.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 03.02.1988)
1987.02.19
LA SALLE, Roch Minister of State
Progressive Conservative
Was the subject of various incidents embarrassing to the government.
(La Presse, Globe and Mail, 20.02.1987)
1987.01.18
BISSONNETTE, André Minister of State (Transport)
Progressive Conservative
Was the subject of a RCMP investigation into apparent land speculation in his riding.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 19.01.1987)
1986.05.12
STEVENS, Sinclair McKnight Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion
Progressive Conservative
Was the subject of inquiry concerning allegations of conflict of interest.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 12.05.1986)
1985.12.31
BLAIS-GRENIER, Suzanne Minister of State (Transport)
Progressive Conservative
Publicly condemns her own government for allowing the closure of a Montreal oil refinery (Gulf)
(Ottawa Citizen, 02.01.1986)
1985.09.25
MASSE, Marcel Minister of Communications
Progressive Conservative
Being the subject of inquiry concerning an alleged violation of the Canada Elections Act, resigns to protect the integrity of the Government.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 25.09.1985)
1985.09.23
FRASER, John Allen Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Progressive Conservative
Because of controversy surrounding the sale of tainted tuna cans.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 18.09.1985-24.09.1985; P.M.O. Release, 23.09.1985)
1985.02.12
COATES, Robert Carman Minister of National Defence
Progressive Conservative
Placed himself in a compromising situation while on business as Minister of National Defence in West Germany.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 12.02.1985; Ottawa Citizen, 13.02.1985)
22nd Ministry - TRUDEAU, Pierre Elliott
1983.08.22
SIMMONS, Roger Minister of State (Mines)
Liberal
On August 22, 1983, he said to have resigned for personal reasons. On September 12, 1983, in the House of Commons, he confirmed he was under investigation by the Dept. of National Revenue.
(Ottawa Citizen, 23.08.1983; Commons Debates/Débats de la Chambre, 12.09.1983)
20th Ministry - TRUDEAU, Pierre Elliott
1978.09.08
MUNRO, John Carr Minister of Labour
Liberal
Called a judge on behalf of a Hamilton resident being tried for an offence - in violation of ministerial rules of conduct established by the Prime Minister.
(C.N.F., 1978, p. 2001-2)
1978.08.02
BASFORD, Stanley Ronald Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Liberal
Personal reasons.
(C.N.F., 1978, p. 1996-3)
1978.01.27
FOX, Francis Solicitor General of Canada
Liberal
Signed the husband's name on a hospital document to procure an abortion for a woman with whom he had had an affair.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 30.01.1978)
1977.09.15
MACDONALD, Donald Stovel Minister of Finance
Liberal
Personal and family reasons. Announced his resignation September 6, 1977 but stayed on until a new minister was appointed.
(C.N.F., 1977, p. 1816-2)
1976.10.12
RICHARDSON, James Armstrong Minister of National Defence
Liberal
Opposes the entrenchment of language rights in the constitution and generally disagrees with the government's official languages policy.
(Sessional Paper / Document parlementaire # 302-1/190)
1976.09.14
DRURY, Charles Mills (Bud) Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Science and Technology
Liberal
Wants to make room for younger ministers.
(Ottawa Citizen, 28.09.1976)
1976.09.14
MACKASEY, Bryce Stuart Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Postmaster General
Liberal
Wants to run in provincial election in Quebec.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 27.10.1976; C.N.F., 1976, p. 1652-2)
1976.09.13
SHARP, Mitchell William President of the Privy Council
Liberal
Wants to make room for younger ministers.
(Montreal Star, 13.09.1976)
1976.06.30
MARCHAND, Jean Minister of the Environment
Liberal
In protest against the government's handling of the air controllers' strike.
(C.N.F., 1976, p. 1593-3)
1976.03.15
OUELLET, André Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
Following comments Ouellet made on the acquittal by Mr. Justice Mackay, of the sugar companies accused of forming cartels and combines, Mr. Justice Mackay cited him for contempt of Court. He was found guilty of that charge by Associate Chief Justice Hugessen. He immediately appealed the decision and resigned because he didn't want his appeal to be heard in an atmosphere of political partisanship.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 16.03.1976)
1975.09.09
TURNER, John Napier Minister of Finance
Liberal
Wants to return to private life.
(C.N.F., 1975, p. 1441-1)
1975.08.28
PELLETIER, Gérard Minister of Communications
Liberal
Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to France, August 29, 1975.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, Index 1974-76)
1972.08.31
BENSON, Edgar John Minister of National Defence
Liberal
Appointed President of the Canadian Transport Commission, September 1, 1972.
(C.N.F., 1972, p. 884-1; Canada Gazette, pt.I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 07.10.1972)
1972.01.27
GREENE, John James Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources
Liberal
Ill health.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 18.02.1972)
1971.04.28
KIERANS, Eric William Minister of Communications and Postmaster General
Liberal
Disagrees with the government's economic priorities.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 30.04.1971)
1970.12.21
MCILRAITH, George James Solicitor General of Canada
Liberal
Personal and health reasons.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 13 and/et 14.01.1971)
1970.09.16
CADIEUX, Léo Alphonse Joseph Minister of National Defence
Liberal
Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to France, July 24, 1970.
(Canada Gazette, pt. I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 24.10.1970)
1969.04.29
HELLYER, Paul Theodore Minister of Transport
Liberal
Disagrees with the government's housing policy.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 24.04.1969)
19th Ministry - PEARSON, Lester Bowles
1968.04.09
LAMARSH, Julia Verlyn (Judy) Secretary of State of Canada
Liberal
She would never serve in a Trudeau cabinet.
(C.N.F., 1968, p. 50-1)
1968.03.29
WINTERS, Robert Henry Minister of Trade and Commerce
Liberal
To contest the Liberal Party leadership. Submitted his resignation on February 28, 1968, but did not expect the Prime Minister to accept it until dissolution.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 29.02.1968; Pearson, L.B. "Mike." 1975. vol. 3, p. 324)
1968.03.10
GORDON, Walter Lockhart President of the Privy Council
Liberal
He wished to resign his seat in the Commons but Gordon reluctantly accepted a position in the Cabinet at the request of the Prime Minister. He resigned as soon as the report of the Task Force on the Structure of Canadian Industry, prepared for the Privy Council Office, was submitted.
(Pearson, L.B. "Mike." 1965. v.3, pp. 226-35)
1967.09.18
PICKERSGILL, John Whitney Minister of Transport
Liberal
Appointed President of the Canadian Transport Commission, September 19, 1967.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 25.09.1967; Canada Gazette, pt.I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 30.09.1967)
1967.04.03
CARDIN, Louis-Joseph-Lucien Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Liberal
Health and to return to his law practice.
(C.N.F., 1967, p. 49-3)
1967.04.03
FAVREAU, Guy President of the Privy Council and Registrar General
Liberal
Appointed Puisne Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, April 4, 1967.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 04.04.1967)
1965.12.17
LAMONTAGNE, Maurice Secretary of State of Canada
Liberal
Following unfounded Opposition charges linking Lamontagne and Tremblay to the so-called furniture scandal (bankruptcy in Montreal of the Selkind brothers) the Prime Minister found that "they had been so undermined as politicians that their usefulness had been practically destroyed and regretfully accepted their resignation.
(C.A.R., 1965; Pearson, L.B. "Mike." 1965. pp. 161-2, 214-15)
1965.12.17
TREMBLAY, René Postmaster General
Liberal
Following unfounded Opposition charges linking Lamontagne and Tremblay to the so-called furniture scandal (bankruptcy in Montreal of the Selkind brothers) the Prime Minister found that "they had been so undermined as politicians that their usefulness had been practically destroyed and regretfully accepted their resignation.
(C.A.R., 1965; Pearson, L.B. "Mike". 1965. pp. 161-2, 214-5)
1965.11.10
GORDON, Walter Lockhart Minister of Finance and Receiver General
Liberal
In his letter of resignation to the Prime Minister, he states that he "... gave (the PM) bad advice, both as a minister and as a campaign chairman" in recommending "to call an election on the grounds (they) needed a majority to govern the country ..."
(C.D.P.; C.A.R., 1965)
1965.07.06
BENIDICKSON, William Moore Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys
Liberal
Called to the Senate, July 7, 1965.
(C.D.P.; Journals of the Senate / Journaux du Sénat, 18.01.1966)
1965.02.11
DESCHATELETS, Jean-Paul Minister of Public Works
Liberal
Personal reasons.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 16.02.1965)
1965.01.21
DUPUIS, Yvon Minister without Portfolio
Liberal
Accused of exerting undue influence in the matter of a provincial race track project in St. Luc, in his constituency of St. Jean-Iberville-Napierville (Quebec).
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 16.02.1965)
1964.02.02
CHEVRIER, Lionel Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Liberal
Appointed High Commissioner for Canada in London, February 6, 1964.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 19.02.1964)
1964.02.02
DENIS, Azellus Postmaster General
Liberal
Called to the Senate, February 3, 1964.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates/Débats de la Chambre, 19.02.1964; Journals of the Senate / Journaux du Sénat, 18.02.1964)
1964.02.02
MACDONALD, William Ross (Senator) Minister without Portfolio, and Leader of the Government in the Senate
Liberal
Wants to make room for younger ministers.
(La Presse, 24.02.1965)
18th Ministry - DIEFENBAKER, John George
1963.02.03
HARKNESS, Douglas Scott Minister of National Defence
Progressive Conservative
Difference of opinion on a matter of principle concerning the Government's defence policy, specifically the nuclear arms question.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 04.02.1963)
1961.10.06
COMTOIS, Paul Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys
Progressive Conservative
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, October 6, 1961.
(C.D.P.; Canada Gazette, pt.I /Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 21.10.1961)
1960.10.10
BROOKS, Alfred Johnson Minister of Veterans Affairs
Progressive Conservative
Called to the Senate, September 12, 1960.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 17.11.1960; Journals of the Senate / Journaux du Sénat, 17.11.1960)
1960.10.10
PEARKES, George Randolph Minister of National Defence
Progressive Conservative
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, October 12,1960.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 17.11.1960; Canada Gazette, pt.I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 22.10.1960)
1960.01.19
COURTEMANCHE, Henri Secretary of State of Canada
Progressive Conservative
Health. Called to the Senate, January 20, 1960.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 19.01.1960; C.D.P.; Journals of the Senate / Journaux du Sénat, 20.01.1960)
1959.08.19
MACDONNELL, James MacKerras Minister without Portfolio
Progressive Conservative
Health.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 14.01.1960)
17th Ministry - ST-LAURENT, Louis Stephen
1954.06.30
ABBOTT, Douglas Charles Minister of Finance and Receiver General
Liberal
Appointed Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, July 1, 1954.
(C.D.P.; Canada Gazette, pt.I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 17.07.1954)
1954.06.30
CHEVRIER, Lionel Minister of Transport
Liberal
Appointed President, St-Lawrence Seaway Authority, July 1, 1954.
(C.D.P.; Canada Gazette, pt.I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 17.07.1954)
1954.06.30
CLAXTON, Brooke Minister of National Defence
Liberal
To become Canadian Vice-President, Metropolitan Insurance Co.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debate / Débats de la Chambre, 07.01.1955)
1953.06.11
BRADLEY, Frederick Gordon Secretary of State of Canada
Liberal
Called to the Senate, June 12, 1953.
(C.D.P.; Journals of the Senate / Journaux du Sénat, 12.11.1953)
1953.06.11
FOURNIER, Alphonse Minister of Public Works
Liberal
Appointed Puisne Judge, Exchequer Court of Canada, June 12, 1953.
(C.D.P.; Canada Gazette, pt.I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 27.06.1953)
1952.10.14
MAYHEW, Robert Wellington Minister of Fisheries
Liberal
Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Japan, October 15, 1952.
(Canada Gazette, pt.I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 08.11.1952.)
1952.02.12
RINFRET, Édouard-Gabriel Postmaster General
Liberal
Appointed Puisne Judge, Court of Queen's Bench, Quebec, February 13, 1952.
(C.D.P.; Canada Gazette, pt. I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 23.02.1952)
1950.12.13
MACKINNON, James Angus (Senator) Minister without Portfolio
Liberal
Decided to retire.
(Pickersgill, J.W. "My years with Louis St-Laurent." 1975. pp. 104-05)
16th Ministry - KING, William Lyon Mackenzie
1948.06.30
ILSLEY, James Lorimer Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Liberal
To give attention to his personal affairs
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 30.06.1948)
1948.06.10
GLEN, James Allison Minister of Mines and Resources
Liberal
Protracted illness.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 11.06.1948)
1948.01.18
MACKENZIE, Ian Alistair Minister of Veterans Affairs
Liberal
Health. Called to the Senate, January 18, 1948.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 26.01.1948) (Journals of the Senate/Journaux du Sénat, 27.01.1948)
1944.11.26
POWER, Charles Gavan Minister of National Defence for Air and Associate Minister of National Defence
Liberal
Disagrees with "the policy which the government adopted with respect to the National Resources Mobilization Act."
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 27.11.1944)
1944.11.01
RALSTON, James Layton Minister of National Defence
Liberal
Advised the Prime Minister to depart from the policy of the voluntary system because of a shortage of reinforcements overseas. Advice rejected.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 29.11.1944)
1942.10.05
THORSON, Joseph Thorarinn Minister of National War Services
Liberal
Appointed President of the Exchequer Court of Canada, October 6, 1942.
(C.D.P.; Canada Gazette, pt.I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 17.10.1942)
1942.05.11
CARDIN, Pierre-Joseph-Arthur Minister of Public Works and Minister of Transport
Liberal
Disagrees with the government's policy on compulsory military service for overseas.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 11.05.1942)
1941.12.14
CASGRAIN, Pierre-François Secretary of State of Canada
Liberal
Appointed Puisne Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, December 15, 1941.
(Canada Gazette, pt.I / Gazette du Canada, ptie I, 27.12.1941)
1939.09.05
DUNNING, Charles Avery Minister of Finance and Receiver General
Liberal
Health.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 07.09.1939)
1939.01.22
ELLIOTT, John Campbell Postmaster General
Liberal
Health.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 23.01.1939)
15th Ministry - BENNETT, Richard Bedford
1935.08.13
MACDONALD, John Alexander (Senator) Minister without Portfolio
Conservative
Called to the Senate, July 20, 1935.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 11.02.1936)
1935.08.13
MATTHEWS, Robert Charles Minister of National Revenue
Conservative
Ill health.
(C.A.R., 1935-1936)
1935.08.13
SAUVÉ, Arthur (Senator) Postmaster General
Conservative
Called to the Senate, July 20, 1935.
(C.D.P.; C.A.R., 1935-1936; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 11.02.1936)
1935.08.11
GUTHRIE, Hugh Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Conservative
Appointed Chief Commissioner, Board of Railway Commissioners, August 12, 1935.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 11.02.1936)
1935.07.19
DURANLEAU, Alfred Minister of Marine
Conservative
Appointed Puisne Judge, Superior Court of Quebec, July 20, 1935.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 11.02.1936)
1934.11.16
MACLAREN, Murray Minister of Pensions and National Health
Conservative
Because of the recent appointment of Richard Burpee Hanson as Minister of Trade and Commerce, also of New Brunswick, he resigned to preserve the balance of provincial representation in the Ministry.
(C.A.R., 1934, p.32)
1934.10.26
STEVENS, Henry Herbert Minister of Trade and Commerce
Conservative
Ill heath and difference of opinion with the Prime Minister who condemns certain of his actions as Chairman of the Royal Commission on Price Spreads and Mass Buying.
(C.A.R., 1934; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 21.01,1935, 12.04.1935)
1933.12.01
RYCKMAN, Edmond Baird Minister of National Revenue
Conservative
Ill health.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 26.01.1934)
1932.02.02
ROBERTSON, Gideon Decker (Senator) Minister of Labour
Conservative
Ill health.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 05.02.1932)
14th Ministry - KING, William Lyon Mackenzie
1929.12.29
FORKE, Robert Minister of Immigration and Colonization
Liberal
Called to the Senate, December 30, 1929.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 24.02.1930)
12th Ministry - KING, William Lyon Mackenzie
1926.04.06
GRAHAM, George Perry Minister without Portfolio
Liberal
Appointed Chairman of the Tariff Advisory Board, April 7, 1926.
(Order in Council / Arrêté en conseil P.C. 1926-530; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 25.03.1926, 20.04.1926)
1925.09.04
BUREAU, Jacques Minister of Customs and Excise
Liberal
Prime Minister asked him to give back his portfolio for reasons of health, and in recognition of his services appointed him to the Senate, September 5, 1925.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 24.06.1926)
1925.09.04
FIELDING, William Stevens Minister of Finance and Receiver General
Liberal
Health; Member of the United Kingdom Privy Council in 1923
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 23.04.1926)
1925.05.22
MCMURRAY, Edward James Solicitor General of Canada
Liberal
"Matters of a professional and private nature."
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 22.05.1925)
1924.01.03
GOUIN, Jean Lomer Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Liberal
Health.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 28.02.1924)
1923.04.10
MCKENZIE, Daniel Duncan Solicitor General of Canada
Liberal
Appointed Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, April 11, 1923.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 12 and/et 13.04.1923)
10th Ministry - BORDEN, Robert Laird
1920.07.07
BURRELL, Martin Minister of Customs and Inland Revenue
Unionist
Appointed Parliamentary Librarian, July 8, 1920.
(C.D.P.)
1920.02.24
MACLEAN, Alexander Kenneth Minister without Portfolio
Unionist
Having agreed to serve in a Unionist government for the duration of the war, he re-aligned himself with the Liberal Party in 1920 and resigned.
(C.A.R., 1920, pp. 392,399)
1920.01.15
MEWBURN, Sydney Chilton Minister of Militia and Defence
Unionist
With the termination of the war and the task to carry out the problem of demobilization almost completed; "feels that his contract has terminated and that the administration of the department should be handed over to someone else."
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 15.03.1920)
1919.08.01
CARVELL, Frank Broadstreet Minister of Public Works
Unionist
Appointed Chief Commissioner, Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada, August 2, 1919.
(C.D.P.)
1919.08.01
WHITE, William Thomas Minister of Finance and Receiver General
Unionist
Health problems and desire to return to private business.
(C.A.R., 1919)
1919.06.11
CRERAR, Thomas Alexander Minister of Agriculture
Unionist
Disagrees with the government's budget particularly the fiscal policy.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 06 and/et 11.06.1919)
1918.11.06
CROTHERS, Thomas Wilson Minister of Labour
Unionist
Health.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 03.03.1919)
9th Ministry - BORDEN, Robert Laird
1917.08.22
ROGERS, Robert Minister of Public Works
Conservative
Disagrees with the Government's desire to form a coalition between the Liberals and Conservatives.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 21.08.1917)
1917.06.12
PATENAUDE, Esioff-Léon Minister of Mines and Secretary of State
Conservative
Disagrees with the "Bill providing for compulsory service during the present war."
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 20.06.1917)
1916.10.12
HUGHES, Samuel Minister of Militia and Defence
Conservative
Asked to resign over a difference of opinion concerning the control and co-ordination of Canadian military interest in England.
(Hutchison, B. "Mr. Prime Minister, 1867-1964." 1964. pp. 158-61)
1915.10.05
CODERRE, Louis Minister of Mines and Secretary of State
Conservative
Appointed Puisne Judge, Superior Court of Quebec, October 6, 1915.
(C.D.P.)
1914.10.19
NANTEL, Wilfrid Bruno Minister of Inland Revenue
Conservative
Appointed Deputy Chief Commissioner, Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada, October 20, 1914.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 04.02.1915)
1914.10.19
PELLETIER, Louis-Philippe Postmaster General
Conservative
Health. Appointed Puisne Judge, Superior Court of Quebec, November 18, 1914.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 16.02.1915; C.D.P.)
1912.10.28
MONK, Frederick Debartzch Minister of Public Works
Conservative
Because the "Government decided not to institute a plebiscite on the question of a naval contribution."
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 26.11.1912)
8th Ministry - LAURIER, Wilfrid
1907.08.29
HYMAN, Charles Smith Minister of Public Works
Liberal
Health.
(C.A.R., 1907; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 1906-07)
1907.04.02
EMMERSON, Henry Robert Minister of Railways and Canals
Liberal
Accused of being in a hotel in the city of Montreal with a person of ill-repute. Resigns not to embarrass the Prime Minister.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 02.04.1907)
1906.06.03
FITZPATRICK, Charles Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Liberal
Appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, June 4, 1906.
(C.D.P.)
1905.10.15
MULOCK, William Postmaster General and Minister of Labour
Liberal
Appointed Chief Justice, Exchequer Division, High Court of Ontario, October 16, 1905.
(C.D.P.; Canada Gazette / Gazette du Canada, 21.10.1905)
1905.02.28
SIFTON, Clifford Superintendent General of Indian Affairs and Minister of the Interior
Liberal
Disagrees with the educational clause of the Bill to accept into the Dominion the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 01.03,1905)
1904.01.18
BERNIER, Michel Esdras Minister of Inland Revenue
Liberal
Appointed Deputy Chief Commissioner, Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada, February 1, 1904.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 10.03.1904)
1903.07.20
BLAIR, Andrew George Minister of Railways and Canals
Liberal
Disagrees with the policy concerning the transcontinental railway project.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 16.07.1903)
1902.10.21
TARTE, Joseph Israël Minister of Public Works
Liberal
Disagrees with the government's tariff policy.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 18.03.1903)
1902.02.07
MILLS, David (Senator) Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Liberal
Appointed Puisne Judge, Supreme Court of Canada, February 8, 1902.
(C.D.P.)
1901.09.24
DAVIES, Louis Henry Minister of Marine and Fisheries
Liberal
Appointed Puisne Judge, Supreme Court of Canada, September 28, 1901.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 06.01.1902)
1900.06.21
JOLY DE LOTBINIÈRE, Henri Gustave Minister of Inland Revenue
Liberal
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, June 22, 1900.
(C.D.P.)
1897.11.17
MOWAT, Oliver (Senator) Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Liberal
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, November 18, 1897.
(C.D.P.)
6th Ministry - BOWELL, Mackenzie
1896.01.05
DICKEY, Arthur Rupert Minister of Militia and Defence
Conservative
Dissastisfied with the Prime Minister's leadership, seven members of his Cabinet resigned to force him out. On January 15, 1896, the seven members accepted to resume ministerial responsibilities but the Prime Minister was forced to resign at the end of the session. Prime Ministers of Canada, 1867-1967
(Prime Ministers of Canada, 1867-1967. / Les premiers ministres du Canada, 1867-1967; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 07.01.1896-15.01.1896)
1896.01.05
FOSTER, George Eulas Minister of Finance and Receiver General
Conservative
Dissastisfied with the Prime Minister's leadership, seven members of his Cabinet resigned to force him out. On January 15, 1896, the seven members accepted to resume ministerial responsibilities but the Prime Minister was forced to resign at the end of the session.
(Prime Ministers of Canada, 1867-1967. / Les premiers ministres du Canada, 1867-1967; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 07.01.1896-15.01.1896)
1896.01.05
HAGGART, John Graham Minister of Railways and Canals
Conservative
Dissastisfied with the Prime Minister's leadership, seven members of his Cabinet resigned to force him out. On January 15, 1896, the seven members accepted to resume ministerial responsibilities but the Prime Minister was forced to resign at the end of the session.
(Prime Ministers of Canada, 1867-1967. / Les premiers ministres du Canada, 1867-1967; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 07.01.1896-15.01.1896)
1896.01.05
IVES, William Bullock Minister of Trade and Commerce
Conservative
Dissastisfied with the Prime Minister's leadership, seven members of his Cabinet resigned to force him out. On January 15, 1896, the seven members accepted to resume ministerial responsibilities but the Prime Minister was forced to resign at the end of the session.
(Prime Ministers of Canada, 1867-1967. / Les premiers ministres du Canada, 1867-1967; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 07.01.1896-15.01.1896)
1896.01.05
MONTAGUE, Walter Humphries Minister of Agriculture
Conservative
Dissastisfied with the Prime Minister's leadership, seven members of his Cabinet resigned to force him out. On January 15, 1896, the seven members accepted to resume ministerial responsibilities but the Prime Minister was forced to resign at the end of the session.
(Prime Ministers of Canada, 1867-1967. / Les premiers ministres du Canada, 1867-1967; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 07.01.1896-15.01.1896)
1896.01.05
TUPPER, Charles Hibbert Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Conservative
Dissastisfied with the Prime Minister's leadership, seven members of his Cabinet resigned to force him out. On January 15, 1896, the seven members accepted to resume ministerial responsibilities but the Prime Minister was forced to resign at the end of the session. Prime Ministers of Canada, 1867-1967
(Prime Ministers of Canada, 1867-1967. / Les premiers ministres du Canada, 1867-1967; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 07.01.1896-15.01.1896)
1895.12.16
WOOD, John Fisher Controller of Customs
Conservative
Dissastisfied with the Prime Minister's leadership, seven members of his Cabinet resigned to force him out. On January 15, 1896, the seven members accepted to resume ministerial responsibilities but the Prime Minister was forced to resign at the end of the session.
(Prime Ministers of Canada, 1867-1967. / Les premiers ministres du Canada, 1867-1967; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 07.01.1896-15.01.1896)
1895.09.01
PATTERSON, James Colebrooke Minister without Portfolio
Conservative
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba, September 2, 1895.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 02.01.1896)
1895.07.12
ANGERS, Auguste Réal (Senator) Minister of Agriculture
Conservative
Owing to differences with his colleagues on the Manitoba school question.
(Morgan, H.J. "The Canadian men and women of the time." 1912. p. 27)
4th Ministry - ABBOTT, John Joseph Caldwell
1892.10.16
DEWDNEY, Edgar Superintendent General of Indian Affairs and Minister of the Interior
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, November 2, 1892.
(C.D.P.)
1891.08.11
LANGEVIN, Hector-Louis Minister of Public Works
Liberal-Conservative
Forced to resign following accusations of corruption involving the McGreevy brothers and the firm of Larkin, Connolly, and Co.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 24.09.1891; Fraser, B.J.L. "The political career of Sir Hector Louis Langevin." 1961. pp. 125-29)
3rd Ministry - MACDONALD, John Alexander
1888.07.09
MCLELAN, Archibald Woodbury Postmaster General
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, July 10, 1888.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 31.01.1887)
1888.05.22
TUPPER, Charles Minister of Finance and Receiver General
Liberal-Conservative
Re-appointed High Commissioner to Great Britain, May 23, 1888.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 31.01.1889)
1885.11.10
TILLEY, Samuel Leonard Minister of Finance and Receiver General
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, November 12, 1885.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 25.02.1886)
1885.08.04
MACPHERSON, David Lewis (Senator) Minister of the Interior
Liberal-Conservative
Health.
(D.A.R., 1885)
1884.05.28
TUPPER, Charles Minister of Railways and Canals
Liberal-Conservative
To take up his appointment as High Commissioner to Great Britain which dated from May 30, 1883.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1884; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 29.01.1885)
1881.05.19
MCDONALD, James Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, May 20, 1881.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 09.02.1882)
1880.10.28
BABY, Louis François Georges Minister of Inland Revenue
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Puisne Judge, Superior Court of Quebec, October 29, 1880.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1880-81; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 09.12.1880)
1880.07.31
MASSON, Louis-François-Rodrigue President of the Privy Council
Liberal-Conservative
Health.
(D.A.R., 1880-81)
1880.02.10
WILMOT, Robert Duncan (Senator) Minister without Portfolio
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, February 11, 1880.
(C.D.P.)
2nd Ministry - MACKENZIE, Alexander
1878.01.20
VAIL, William Berrian Minister of Militia and Defence
Liberal
Contravened conflict of interest rules by being a stockholder in a company which had performed printing and advertising services for the Government.
(D.A.R., 1878, pp. 2-3)
1878.01.17
BLAKE, Edward President of the Privy Council
Liberal
Health.
(D.A.R., 1878)
1877.10.07
CAUCHON, Joseph Édouard Minister of Inland Revenue
Liberal
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba, December 2, 1877.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1878; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 07.02.1878)
1876.12.14
LETELLIER DE ST-JUST, Luc (Senator) Minister of Agriculture
Liberal
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, December 15, 1876.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1878)
1876.10.06
LAIRD, David Superintendent General of Indian Affairs and Minister of the Interior
Liberal
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of the North West Territories, October 7, 1876.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1878; Commons Debates / Débats de la chambre, 08.02.1877)
1875.10.07
FOURNIER, Télesphore Postmaster General
Liberal
Appointed Puisne Judge, Supreme Court of Canada, October 8, 1875.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1878)
1875.05.17
MACDONALD, Donald Alexander Postmaster General
Liberal
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, May 18, 1875.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1878)
1874.09.29
ROSS, William Minister of Militia and Defence
Liberal
Appointed Collector of Customs at Halifax, N.S., November 5, 1874.
(C.D.P.; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 04.02.1875; Canada Gazette / Gazette du Canada, 07.11.1874)
1874.05.31
DORION, Antoine Aimé Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Liberal
Appointed Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench, Quebec, June 1, 1874. He was administrator of the province of Quebec from November 8 to December 15, 1876.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1878; Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 04.02.1875)
1st Ministry - MACDONALD, John Alexander
1873.11.04
MCDONALD, Hugh Minister of Militia and Defence
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, November 5, 1873.
(C.D.P.)
1873.05.06
HOWE, Joseph Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, May 7, 1873.
(C.D.P.)
1872.07.01
MORRIS, Alexander Minister of Inland Revenue
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench, Manitoba, July 2, 1872.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1878)
1871.10.24
DUNKIN, Christopher Minister of Agriculture
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Puisne Judge, Superior Court of Quebec, October 25, 1871.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1878)
1870.06.20
KENNY, Edward (Senator) President of the Privy Council
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Administrator of the Government of Nova Scotia.
(C.D.P.; Pope, Sir Joseph. "Memoirs of the Right Honourable Sir John A. Macdonald." 1894. p. 79)
1869.09.30
ROSE, John Minister of Finance
Liberal-Conservative
To become a member of the well-known banking firm of Morton, Rose and Co.
(Pope, Sir Joseph. "Memoirs of the Right Honourable Sir John A. Macdonald." 1894. pp. 51,70; Colins, J.E. "Life and times of the Right Honourable Sir John A. Macdonald." p. 351)
1869.09.27
MCDOUGALL, William Minister of Public Works
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Ruperts-Land and the North West Territories, September 28, 1869.
(C.D.P.)
1868.07.14
HOWLAND, William Pierce Minister of Inland Revenue
Liberal-Conservative
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, July 15, 1868.
(C.D.P.; D.A.R., 1878)
1868.04.30
ARCHIBALD, Adams George Secretary of State for the Provinces
Liberal-Conservative
Defeated in the August 7 to September 20, 1867 federal election, at once tendered his resignation. Retained his portfolio until April 1868.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 02.04.1868; Pope, Sir John. "Memoirs of the Right Honourable Sir John A. Macdonald." vol. 2, pp. 3-4)
1867.11.07
GALT, Alexander Tilloch Minister of Finance
Liberal-Conservative
Lack of support and confidence from his Cabinet colleagues who held his financial policies responsible for the collapse of the Commercial Bank.
(Commons Debates / Débats de la Chambre, 08.11.1867)