20th Canadian Ministry

The Twentieth Canadian Ministry was the first cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. It governed Canada from 20 April 1968 to 4 June 1979, including all of the 28th, 29th, and 30th Canadian Parliaments. The government was formed by the Liberal Party of Canada. Trudeau was also Prime Minister in the Twenty-Second Canadian Ministry (1980–1984).

20th Canadian Ministry
20e conseil des ministres du Canada

20th ministry of Canada
Date formed20 April 1968
Date dissolved4 June 1979
People and organizations
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor GeneralRoland Michener
Jules Léger
Edward Schreyer
Prime MinisterPierre Trudeau
Member partyLiberal Party of Canada
Status in legislature
  • Majority (1968–1972, 1974–1979)
  • Minority (1972–1974)
Opposition partyProgressive Conservative Party of Canada
Opposition leader
  • Robert Stanfield (1967–1976)
  • Joe Clark (1976–1979)
History
Election(s)1968, 1972, 1974
Legislature term(s)
Predecessor19th Canadian Ministry
Successor21st Canadian Ministry
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