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Quiz about Boring Canadian Politicians 2
Quiz about Boring Canadian Politicians 2

Boring Canadian Politicians #2 Quiz


Here are ten more odd, interesting and fascinating Canadian politicians. Must be something to do with the cold winters, or the beer.

A multiple-choice quiz by MargW. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
MargW
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
324,223
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Canadian politician, nick-named "Velcro Lips", had a brother who was famous as an actor and comedian? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Mayor of Mississauga was nick-named for a violent weather system? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Here's another Mayor who moved on to a higher political office. Which extremely popular former mayor of St. John, New Brunswick, was one of only two members of the Progressive Conservative Party to retain their seats when Kim Campbell's government was defeated. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. He was widely criticized for spending tax money on a Henry Moore sculpture. Which mayor's name now adorns the square in front of Toronto city hall? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Maybe it is something in the water in Toronto, but it seems to attract some odd mayors. Which Toronto Mayor was well known for his appliance business with the slogan "Who's better than Badboy - Noooooobody"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Quebec Premier was known as Le Chef? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. An intruder broke into Sussex Drive while Prime Minister Jean Chretien and his wife Aline were sleeping. Madam Chretien picked up something with which to defend them. What was it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Prime Minister, nick-named Mike, won the Nobel Peace Prize, introduced the Maple Leaf Flag and brought in the Canada Health Act? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who served for the shortest term as Canada's Prime Minister? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Not quite a politician, but certainly a government official; which Governor General of Canada had an actor brother who played an American President? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Canadian politician, nick-named "Velcro Lips", had a brother who was famous as an actor and comedian?

Answer: Eric Nielsen

Eric was, during Brian Mulroney's term, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. After his death the airport in Whitehorse was renamed in his honour. Brother Leslie is well-known for his roles in movies such as "Forbidden Planet" and "Airplane".
2. Which Mayor of Mississauga was nick-named for a violent weather system?

Answer: "Hurricane" Hazel McCallion

Hurricane Hazel became Mayor of Mississauga in 1978. In 2010, in her mid-80s, she said that she was not yet ready to retire. Beloved by many, she has also had her share of controversies.
3. Here's another Mayor who moved on to a higher political office. Which extremely popular former mayor of St. John, New Brunswick, was one of only two members of the Progressive Conservative Party to retain their seats when Kim Campbell's government was defeated.

Answer: Elsie Wayne

After the almost total annihilation of the Tories in the 1993 election, Elsie and Jean Charest became the only two members re-elected for the Progressive Conservative party.
4. He was widely criticized for spending tax money on a Henry Moore sculpture. Which mayor's name now adorns the square in front of Toronto city hall?

Answer: Nathan Philips

"The Archer", as the Henry Moore sculpture is known, is now a well loved symbol of Toronto. It even features in the Murray McLaughlin song - 'Down by the Henry Moore'.
5. Maybe it is something in the water in Toronto, but it seems to attract some odd mayors. Which Toronto Mayor was well known for his appliance business with the slogan "Who's better than Badboy - Noooooobody"?

Answer: Mel Lastman

Lastman was also known for his publicity stunts, including selling refrigerators to Eskimos, and calling for the Canadian Army to come in to help with snow clearing after one major blizzard.
6. Which Quebec Premier was known as Le Chef?

Answer: Maurice Duplessis

A true autocrat, Duplessis ran Quebec as his own fiefdom. He was supported by the Church, and strongly opposed labour unions. He alienated English-speaking Canada by opposing Canada's participation in WWII. In his later political life his opponents included Pierre Trudeau and Gerard Pelletier.
7. An intruder broke into Sussex Drive while Prime Minister Jean Chretien and his wife Aline were sleeping. Madam Chretien picked up something with which to defend them. What was it?

Answer: an Inuit carving

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) was heavily criticized for not better protecting the Prime Minister.
8. Which Prime Minister, nick-named Mike, won the Nobel Peace Prize, introduced the Maple Leaf Flag and brought in the Canada Health Act?

Answer: Lester Pearson

Pearson's wife Marion is reputed to have said, "Behind every successful man is a surprised woman".
9. Who served for the shortest term as Canada's Prime Minister?

Answer: Sir Charles Tupper

Tupper served only 69 days. Parliament actually was dissolved and an election called before he had a chance to take the oath of office. He lost to Wilfrid Laurier.
10. Not quite a politician, but certainly a government official; which Governor General of Canada had an actor brother who played an American President?

Answer: Vincent Massey

Vincent's brother Raymond played Abraham Lincoln on the screen. The Massey family made their money from farm machinery (Massey-Ferguson).
Source: Author MargW

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