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	Wilfrid Laurier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Laurier was able to build the Liberal Party a base in Quebec, which had been a Conservative stronghold for decades due to the province's social conservatism and the influence of the Catholic Church which distrusted the Liberal's anti-clericalism.
		Laurier was caught between demands for support for military action from English Canada, and a strong opposition from French Canada, which saw the Boer War as a reminder of its own defeat in the Seven Years' War.
		Laurier died on February 17, 1919, and was buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.
	www.eastcleveland.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Wilfrid_Laurier (1050 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search View - Wilfrid Laurier
		Although a Catholic, Laurier consistently defended his right to hold political beliefs not endorsed by the church, a stand that was to incur the clergy's opposition to his political advancement in the future.
		Laurier, convinced that both Riel and the plight of the Métis deserved sympathy, immediately denounced the government in Parliament and at a mass meeting in Montréal.
		Laurier's first budget was a compromise between his free trade views and the need to protect Canadian industries accustomed to a high protective tariff, a tax on imports.
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	SIR WILFRID LAURIER - LoveToKnow Article on SIR WILFRID LAURIER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Laurier could hardly have come to the leadership at a more inopportune moment, and probably he would not have accepted the office at all if he had not believed that Blake could be persuaded to resume the leadership when his health was restored.
		Laurier made his first visit to Great Britain on the occasion of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee (1897), when he received the grand cross of the Bath; he then secured the denunciation of the Belgian and German treaties and thus obtained for the colonies the right to make preferential trade arrangements with the mother country.
		A skilful party-leader, Laurier kept from the first not only the affection of his political friends but the respect of his opponents; while enforcing the orderly conduct of public business, he was careful as first minister to maintain the dignity of parliament.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /L/LA/LAURIER_SIR_WILFRID.htm (2343 words)

	Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
		Laurier had to intervene in order to clarify both the position of his party and his definition of the nation that was to be built.
		Laurier was recognized as the undisputed, indeed indisputable, leader of all the country’s Liberals.
		Laurier’s major speeches and particulars of the incidents and circumstances that marked his political life can be found in the Debates and Journals of the Quebec Legislative Assembly, the Debates of the House of Commons and Senate, the Canadian census returns, and the electoral returns for the Quebec Legislative Assembly and the House of Commons.
	www.biographi.ca /EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=41636 (15738 words)

	Sir Wilfrid Laurier
		Wilfrid Laurier was born in St. Lin, Quebec in 1841, the son of a farmer.
		Laurier was a great admirer of the principles of British liberalism, and felt they offered the means by which Canadians of all ancestries could live in one nation.
		Laurier had the longest unbroken term in Canadian history so far and was the first francophone Prime Minister.
	members.shaw.ca /rayandliz/Laurier.htm (932 words)

	First World War.com - Who's Who - Sir Wilfrid Laurier
		Laurier was born in St. Lin, Quebec the son of a farmer in 1841.
		Winning a seat in the legislature in 1871 Laurier resigned his position three years later, the same year he was elected to the House of Commons.
		Aware of the divisiveness of his background Laurier was at pains to stress the importance of national unity in his policies, where he strove to bring French and British Canada closer together.
	www.firstworldwar.com /bio/laurier.htm (497 words)

	Wilfrid Laurier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Often considered one of Canada's great statesmen and the first francophone prime minister, Laurier is well known for his policies of conciliation, nation building, and compromises between French and English Canada.
		Laurier LaPierre wrote in his 1996 biography of Laurier, "children were made to kneel and beg God that their parents not be damned should they have the temerity to vote for the Liberal candidate.
		The idea was lauded at the Imperial Conference on Defence in London, but it proved unpopular in Canada and contributed to Laurier's losing the election of 1911 to Robert Laird Borden.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wilfrid_Laurier (1490 words)

	Attaché - Vol. 1, No. 1 (Winter 98/99) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Laurier and the Liberals sensed that the Canadian public was growing restless with the government, and that to keep power, it would have to develop a new strategy.
		Laurier’s belief in the same prompted him to call a late summer election, hoping to base the election campaign on the strength of the reciprocity agreement.
		While the Laurier government deluded itself with the opinion that the agreement would be an asset in the coming election, the Conservatives and French Canadians armed themselves for a fight against what they saw as a threat to their principles.
	www.theattache.org /9901/article09.htm (2530 words)

	Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919)
		Laurier, who was born in Saint-Lin in the Laurentians in 1841, studied law at McGill University where he received his degree in 1864.
		With the defeat of the Liberals in 1878, Laurier was temporarily out of the spotlight, but he continued to sit as a Member of Parliament.
		To this end, Laurier encouraged immigration, the construction of a second transcontinental railway, and settlement of the West, measures that would stimulate the economy.
	www.townshipsheritage.com /Eng/Hist/FamousPol/laurier.html (606 words)

	MSN Encarta - Wilfrid Laurier
		Laurier, Sir Wilfrid (1841-1919), seventh prime minister of Canada (1896-1911).
		Laurier was an excellent speaker in both French and English, and he bridged the divisions between French-speaking and English-speaking Canadians to build a strong Liberal Party reflecting common national interests.
		Alexander Mackenzie, the Liberal prime minister, chose Laurier to succeed Cauchon.
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	Laurier Optical and Eye Exam Clinic
		Laurier Optical is a family owned business which was established 15 years ago and has expanded to several locations, including Brockville.
		Laurier deals with the best in products and companies and is continually updating their knowledge in all technical aspects.
		Laurier Optical is especially proud of their "Wednesday is Senior's day" program, where they cater to seniors with special pricing and eye exam services.
	www.c360.ca /brockville/lo (222 words)

	AllRefer.com - Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Canadian History, Biography) - Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		He studied law at McGill Univ. His premiership of Canada (1896–1911), the first to be held by a French Canadian, was the longest continuous term in the history of the dominion.
		Ambitious for the development of the dominion, but within the framework of the empire, Laurier was committed to such policies as the development of the Western territories, building up railroads, tariff arrangements with the United States as well as Great Britain, and control by Canada of her own defenses.
		As leader of the Liberal opposition during World War I, he supported Great Britain, but opposed conscription and refused to form a coalition with the Conservative government of Canada in 1917.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/Laurier.html (396 words)

	The Right Honourable Sir Wilfrid Laurier
		Laurier had indicted that he didn't wish a knighthood, but preparations had been made.
		In the early morning of July 29, 1910, Laurier arrived in Saskatoon where he was to lay the cornerstone for the University of Saskatchewan.
		Laurier had served for 45 years in the House of Commons prior to his death.
	www3.sympatico.ca /goweezer/canada/laurier.htm (609 words)

	Maison Wilfrid-Laurier
		However, the Laurier's remained the owners of their home to which they regularly came back during the summer season as well as during holidays.
		The Laurier's bedroom, which was moved to the ground level in 1914, allows one to discover Victorian style furniture of Neo-Renaissance type.
		Wilfrid Laurier was born in Saint-Lin, Quebec, on November 20, 1841.
	www.museelaurier.com /eng/a_03_maison_laurier.html (395 words)

	Sir Wilfred Laurier Quiz Answers
		Laurier was an excellent speaker and an intense believer in Canada's destiny as a great nation.
		Laurier believed that Canada was going to grow as a leading nation in the twentieth century.
		Some of the priest of the day said it was a sin to vote form Laurier but it was Laurier who did more to bring the French and English together than many others in his position.
	www.hpedsb.on.ca /smood/pm/laur_an.htm (337 words)

	The Directory of Canadian Universities - Wilfrid Laurier University
		Wilfrid Laurier University is one of Canada’s foremost smaller universities, with a strong sense of community.
		The Laurier community provides an environment that fosters personal growth as well as the development of excellence in undergraduate and graduate programs, scholarly research, creativity and professional achievement.
		The Laurier school of business and economics also runs a campus in downtown Toronto, offering a weekend format MBA program that is the largest part-time program of its type in the greater Toronto area.
	www.aucc.ca /can_uni/our_universities/wilfrid_laurier_e.html (878 words)

	Wilfrid Laurier
		A member of the Liberal Party, Laurier became minister of inland revenue in 1877 and was eventually appointed leader of the Liberal Party.
		Laurier helped create a greater sense of unity in the country and was responsible for improved trade relations with Britain.
		In October, 1911, Laurier's government was defeated on this issue and he was replaced by Robert Borden, the leader of the Conservative Party.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /FWWlaurier.htm (248 words)

	Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Laurier is a renowned name in Canada - Sir Wilfred Laurier being a well respected Prime Minister of the past.
		The bay leaf or laurier leaf was very significant to the Romans for healing and can be seen on Caesar's crown.
		Professor Logan is an internationally known and excellent portrait painter who was born in St. Catherines Ontario, Canada and studied art at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Ontario.
	www.laurier-gallery.com (1228 words)

	ECCAD 2004 .::. East Coast Computer Algebra Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		The Laurier Faculty of Science Building is located on King Street North, close to the King Street North and University Avenue West intersection in Waterloo.
		The mailing address of the Laurier Faculty of Science Building is "75 University Avenue West" but the two entrances to the building (which are closer to room N1001) are actually on King Street, directly across the street from Lodge Street.
		The Laurier Faculty of Science Building is shown as building number 24 in map1 and map2.
	www.cargo.wlu.ca /eccad2004/index.php (466 words)

	Canadian Speeches: (Wilfrid) Laurier was right: the 20th century belongs to Canada.@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		One hundred years ago, Wilfried Laurier became prime minister and predicted that the 20th century would belong to Canada.
		Speech at Laurier House, Ottawa, July 13, on the 100th anniversary of the election of Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
		Two days ago, in the presence of the cabinet, I participated in a ceremony on Parliament Hill to mark the 100th anniversary of the swearing-in of Wilfrid Laurier as prime minister of Canada.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:30033687&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (191 words)

	Edmonton - Home - Laurier House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Laurier House was home to two prominent Canadian prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.
		Several rooms contain Sir Wilfrid Laurier's mementos and furnishings, harkening back to the turn of the century when Canada was growing with new provinces and waves of immigrants.
		Laurier's faith in his country is reflected in his famous words "The twentieth century belongs to Canada." The majority of the house is restored to the King era and is filled with his collections of memorabilia and gifts from around the world.
	www.edmontonplus.ca /portal/profile.do?&profileID=56008 (324 words)

	Wilfrid Laurier, Sir Biography / Biography of Wilfrid Laurier, Sir Biography Biography
		Wilfrid Laurier was born at Saint-Lin, Canada East (now Quebec), on Nov. 20, 1841.
		Already fluently bilingual, Laurier was rapidly developing into a superb orator in both of Canada's languages, but his health was delicate and he moved into rural Quebec in an effort to strengthen himself.
		Laurier entered politics in 1871, winning a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec, and in 1874 he entered the House of Commons at Ottawa.
	www.bookrags.com /biography-wilfrid-laurier-sir (258 words)

	Laurier Museum
		This house was Laurier's principal home until his election as Prime Minister in 1896, and his summer home until his death in 1919.
		Also operated by the Laurier Museum, this former post office, built in the Second Empire style, and the last "gift" of the Prime Minister to his town, houses an art museum, with four floors of rotating exhibitions from the Museum's art collection.
		Collections number 4,000 objects, not including the archives pertaining to Laurier and his wife Zoé that are deposited at the Archives nationales du Québec, in Quebec City.
	www.townshipsheritage.com /Eng/Org/National/NHS_laurier.html (405 words)

	The Laurier Institution : About Us
		The Laurier Institution was founded in 1989 by business and community leaders to advance and disseminate knowledge about the economic and social implications of Canadian diversity.
		The dominant political figure of his era, Laurier articulated and pursued a vision of Canadian unity and co-operation between Canada's founding peoples, and oversaw one of the largest expansions of Canada's population.
		A founding patron of The Laurier Institution, Milton K. Wong was born and raised in Vancouver and graduated from UBC.
	www.laurier-institution.org /aboutus.php (2754 words)

	Laurier House
		A year later, a fund was organized for the Lauriers which would help maintenance, pay servants and clear away some of Lauriers’ debts.
		Lady Laurier’s mornings were often spent in the morning room, enjoying her birds and entertaining close friends.
		Although the residence is known as Laurier House, the King period prevails throughout, with many of the rooms remaining as they were during King’s time.
	laurierhouse.collectionscanada.ca /100_e.html (396 words)

	Laurier Cim Group Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
		Group Laurier has again been recognized by Infor as their Marketing Associate of the Year for 2004.
		Laurier CIM Group, Inc. is a leading supplier of enterprise-wide software solutions for supply-chain management.
		Laurier CIM Group products offer a single-source solution for information systems that is designed to enable the distributor to implement best-business practices for inventory management, order processing, sales, customer service, warehouse logistics, and strategic business analysis.
	www.groupelaurier.ca /Fulfill/CPort.aspx (261 words)

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