Sir Charles Tupper Prime Minister of Canada May 1 st – July 8 th 1896

Early Life Charles Tupper was a Physician, and owned a Pharmacy in Nova Scotia. He was married to Frances Morse and had 6 children.

Won seat in house of commons in Spent 4 years in opposition Became high commissioner of the United Kingdom. Was a delegate in the conferences leading to confederation, convinced Nova Scotia to join. Once William Lyon Mackenzie failed with Manitoba schools question Tupper was brought in Rise to power

Accomplishments/ Failures Accomplishments Sir Charles Tupper was a delegate in the conferences leading to confederation. Helped oversee the railroad construction United the split up conservative’s from the Manitoba schools question. Failures Did not get a facing with parliament while PM did not answer Manitoba’s school question Lost election to Laurier

End of Run Tupper lost the election to Laurier after 69 days of being Prime Minister. Has the shortest time being Prime Minster.

Impact Charles Tupper helped create confederation for Canada Helped the construction of the railway. Had no impact in parliament since he never had a facing with parliament.

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