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Prime Ministers of CanadaSince Canadian Confederation in 1867, there have been twenty-seven Prime Ministers. Below is a list of Prime Ministers and major legislation introduced during their time in office. Stephen Harper (2006 - present) Sweeping Accountability Act passed to prevent government corruption and curb special interests in politics. Paul Martin (2003 - 2006) Tried to bring Canada to the world stage but was overshadowed by corruption. Jean Chrétien (1993 - 2003) Ended the deficit and created a five-year surplus for Canada. Chrétien also passed the Clarity Act that sets out strict terms for a province to separate from Canada. Kim Campbell (1993) She was not in office long enough to make any legislative changes, but she was the first female prime minister. Brian Mulroney (1984 - 1993) Spearheaded the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement in 1988, NAFTA in 1992, and the Canada Multiculturalism Act 1988. John Turner (1984) Not in office long enough to make any legislative changes. Pierre Trudeau (1980 - 1984) Canadian Charter of Rights, 1982, Quebec Referendum on Sovereignty-Association, 1980. Joe Clark (1979 - 1980) Not in office long enough to make any legislative changes. Pierre Trudeau (1968 - 1979) Official languages Act, 1969, War Measures Act, 1970, Wage controls, 1975. Lester (Mike) Pearson (1963 - 1968) Canadian Pension Plan, 1965, universal medical care, 1965, Auto Pact, 1965. John Diefenbaker (1957 - 1963) Canadian Bill of Rights, 1960, National Productivity Council, 1963. Louis St Laurent (1948 - 1957) Equal distribution of federal taxes to all local governments, 1956, old age pensions, implementation of hospital insurance. William Lyon Mackenzie King (1935 - 1948) Canadian Citizenship Act, 1947. Richard B Bennett (1930 - 1935) Relief Act, 1933, Bank of Canada, 1932. William Lyon Mackenzie King (1926 - 1930) Welfare, pension, health care, and unemployment programs created during this time. Arthur Meighen (1926) Not in office long enough to make any legislative changes. William Lyon Mackenzie King (1921 - 1926) trade agreements with United States. Arthur Meighen (1920 - 1921) Not in office long enough to make any legislative changes. Sir Robert Borden (1911 - 1920) Emergency War Measures Act, 1914, Income Tax, 1917, benefits for veterans. Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1896 - 1911) Created Department of Labor and External Affairs, Alberta and Saskatchewan become providences in 1905. Sir Charles Tupper (1896) Only served for 10 weeks, not in office long enough to make any legislative changes. Sir Mackenzie Bowell (1894 - 1896) Forced to resign by his own cabinet, not in office long enough to make any legislative changes. Sir John Thompson (1892 - 1894) Canadian Criminal Code, 1892. Sir John Abbott (1891 - 1892) Not in office long enough to make any legislative changes. Sir John A Macdonald (1878 - 1891) Trans-Continental railway, Canadian Pacific railway. Alexander Mackenzie (1873 - 1878) Secret ballot, helped create the Supreme Court of Canada. Sir John A Macdonald (1867 - 1873) Establishment of the North-West Mounted police.
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