List of Prime Ministers of Canada from 1867 to 2025, Know Their Names and Tenure

Canada has had 23 prime ministers since 1867, starting with Sir John A. Macdonald, who helped unite the country. Each leader has played an important role in shaping Canada's history. The current prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has been in office since 2015.

Akansha Arora Published On January 9th, 2025

Canada has had many Prime Ministers since 1867, each playing an important role in shaping the country. The Prime Minister is the head of government, leading the nation and representing it internationally. They are chosen from the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons. Here is a complete list of Canada’s Prime Ministers, highlighting their terms and contributions.

Prime Ministers of Canada

Canada has had 23 prime ministers since 1867, starting with Sir John A. Macdonald, who helped unite the country. Each leader has played an important role in shaping Canada’s history. The current prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has been in office since 2015. These leaders represent different political parties and have guided the nation’s progress.

First Prime Minister of Canada

Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, served from 1867 to 1873. He played a key role in the Confederation, which united provinces to from Canada. A member of the Conservative Party, Macdonald’s leadership laid the foundation for the country’s future.

Current Prime Minister of Canada

Justin Trudeau has been Canada’s prime minister since 2015. He is the leader of the Liberal Party and the 23rd person to hold this position. Trudeau’s tenure focuses on issues like climate change, equality and economic growth.

List of Prime Ministers of Canada from 1867 to 2025

The list of Prime Ministers of Canada from 1867 to 2025 includes 23 leaders, starting with Sir John A. Macdonald. Each played a key role in shaping the nation’s history and progress.

Here is the list of Prime Ministers of Canada from 1867 to 2025:

Name	Political Party	Tenure
Name	Political Party	From	To
John A. Macdonald	Liberal-Conservative	01st July 1867	05th November 1873
Alexander Mackenzie	Liberal	07th November 1873	08th October 1878
John A. Macdonald	Liberal-Conservative	17th October 1878	06th June 1891
John Abbott	Liberal-Conservative	16th June 1891	24th November 1892
John Sparrow David Thompson	Liberal-Conservative	05th December 1892	12th December 1894
Mackenzie Bowell	Conservative	21st December 1894	27th April 1896
Charles Tupper	Conservative	01st May 1896	08th July 1896
Wilfrid Laurier	Liberal	11th July 1896	06th October 1911
Robert Borden	Government (Unionist)	10th October 1911	10th July 1920
Arthur Meighen	Conservative	10th July 1920	29th December 1921
William Lyon Mackenzie King	Liberal	29th December 1921	28th June 1926
Arthur Meighen	Conservative	29th June 1926	25th September 1926
William Lyon Mackenzie King	Liberal	25th September 1926	07th August 1930
R.B. Bennett	Conservative	07th August 1930	23rd October 1935
William Lyon Mackenzie King	Liberal	23rd October 1935	15th November 1948
Louis St. Laurent	Liberal	15th November 1948	21st June 1957
John Diefenbaker	Progressive Conservative	21st June 1957	22nd April 1963
Lester B. Pearson	Liberal	22nd April 1963	20th April 1968
Pierre Trudeau	Liberal	20th April 1968	04th June 1979
Joe Clark	Progressive Conservative	04th June 1979	03rd March 1980
Pierre Trudeau	Liberal	03rd March 1980	30th June 1984
John Turner	Liberal	30th June 1984	17th September 1984
Brian Mulroney	Progressive Conservative	17th September 1984	25th June 1993
Kim Campbell	Progressive Conservative	25th June 1993	04th November 1993
Jean Chretien	Liberal	04th November 1993	12th December 2003
Paul Martin	Liberal	12th December 2003	06th February 2006
Stephen Harper	Conservative	06th February 2006	04th November 2015
Justin Trudeau	Liberal	04th November 2015	Present