Wilfrid Laurier - Ottawa, Ontario - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

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Prime Minister of Canada

Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919), Canada's first French-Canadian prime minister, strove to build a united Canada, undivided by language or religion. He advanced settlement of Canada's West, building the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. At the same time, he increased Canada's independence and founded the Royal Canadian Navy. Here, he looks out over the former Union Station and his namesake, the Château Laurier.

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Premier Ministre du Canada

Premier premier ministre canadien-français, sir Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) a lutté pour bâtir un Canada uni, sans égard à la langue ou à la religion. Il a favorisé la colonisation de l’Ouest canadien en construisant des voies ferrées et en créant les provinces de l’Alberta et de la Saskatchewan. Il a aussi accru l’indépendance du Canada et fondé la Marine royale canadienne. On le voit ici contemplant l’ancienne gare Union et le château Laurier, hôtel qui porte son nom.

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Group that erected the marker: The Canadian Government - Le Gouvernement Canadien URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 101 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON Canada

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