Today in Canada’s Political History: Rookie PM Arthur Meighen tours TorontoArthur Meighen had only been Prime Minister for a month when he visited Toronto on this date in 1920. It’s a good interview—the most I ever said,” he announced, and the scribes craned their necks as the Prime Minister dug down in his trouser pockets. Accompanying the Prime Minister and his wife were Mr. and Mrs. Meighen, senior. “Oh the papers yes, the Toronto papers are all right,” agreed Mrs. Meighen. Thus burdened with the responsibility the Premier requested Mrs. Meighen to stand beside him for a snapshot.

Source: CBC News August 13, 2022 08:58 UTC