Louis St Laurent

Born and Raised

Feb 1, 1882

Louis St. Laurent, Canada's 12th Prime Minister, was born February 1, 1882, in Compton, Québec. He was the son of a French-speaking father and an English-speaking Irish mother. He was a lawyer before running for Prime Minister

Becoming a leader

Mar 28, 1914

In 1914, at Mackenzie King's request, St. Laurent agreed to become Minister of Justice for the duration of the Second World War. He also ensured Canada's participation in the United Nations.

Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent

Mar 28, 1948

St. Laurent became party leader in 1948 and won the 1949 election with 193 seats. At the age of 66, Louis St. Laurent became prime minister of a united, prosperous country