25th Canadian Ministry 25e conseil des ministres du Canada | |
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25th ministry of Canada | |
Date formed | June 25, 1993 |
Date dissolved | November 4, 1993 |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor General | Ray Hnatyshyn |
Prime Minister | Kim Campbell |
No. of ministers | 25 |
Member party | Progressive Conservative Party of Canada |
Opposition party | Liberal Party of Canada |
Opposition leader | Jean Chrétien |
History | |
Legislature term(s) | 34th Canadian Parliament |
Predecessor | 24th Canadian Ministry |
Successor | 26th Canadian Ministry |
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