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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 14 MIN

August 6 – Macdonald and The Double Shuffle

from Today in Canadian History · host Marc Affeld

Back in 1858 in the Province of Canada, the Cartier/Macdonald ministry pull the "The Double Shuffle", avoiding a by-election and staying in power.

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