John diefenbaker biography

BIOGRAPHY 

John George Diefenbaker (1895-1979) was a Progressive Conservative (PC) politician and the 13th Prime Minister of Canada (1957-1963). Born in Neustadt, Ontario but raised in Saskatchewan, Diefenbaker served in World War I and became a criminal defence lawyer before he was elected to the House of Commons as the MP for Lake Centre, Saskatchewan from 1940 to 1952. Diefenbaker became the leader of the PC Party of Canada in 1956 and won the federal election in 1957 against Lester B. Pearson. During his time as Prime Minister, Diefenbaker passed the Canadian Bill of Rights, granted voting rights to First Nations peoples, and was noted for his anti-American economic policies and his strong support for the Commonwealth. Diefenbaker lost his bid for re-election in 1963 after controversy over his cancelling the Avro Arrow jet aircraft and his opposition to nuclear weapons in Canada during the Cold War. He continued to lead the PC Party until 1967 and was invol

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John Diefenbaker

Prime Minister of Canada from 1957 to 1963

"Diefenbaker" redirects here. For other uses, see Diefenbaker (disambiguation).

The Right Honourable John Diefenbaker PC CH QC FRSC FRSA
Diefenbaker in 1957
In office June 21, 1957 – April 22, 1963
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Governors General
Preceded by	Louis St. Laurent
Succeeded by	Lester B. Pearson
In office April 22, 1963 – September 8, 1967
Preceded by	Lester B. Pearson
Succeeded by	Michael Starr
In office December 14, 1956 – June 20, 1957
Preceded by	William Earl Rowe
Succeeded by	Louis St. Laurent
In office December 14, 1956 – September 9, 1967
Preceded by	William Earl Rowe (interim)
Succeeded by	Robert Stanfield
In office June 21 – September 12, 1957
Prime Minister	Himself
Preceded by	Lester B. Pearson
Succeeded by	Sidney Earle Smith
In office August • The Life and Political Career of John G. Diefenbaker "Parliament is more than procedure - it is the custodian of the nation's freedom." - The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker, P.C., 13th Prime Minister of Canada The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker’s legacy is the dream of a united Canada, one which would find strength in its diversity.  Regardless of whether he was in the House of Commons or a farmer’s field, Diefenbaker maintained his stance as being the voice of the “Average Canadian.” His perseverance in pursuing leadership in politics and his dedication to creating the Bill of Rights should inspire us all to work together to build a better Canada and to be active citizens. John George Diefenbaker, Canada’s 13th prime minister from 1957-63, was born in Neustadt, Ontario on September 18, 1895, and later died on August 16, 1979 in Ottawa, Ontario. An articulate speaker and supporter of civil