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Who are Canada’s longest and shortest-serving Prime Ministers
William Lyon Mackenzie is Canada’s longest-serving prime minister. He held the position for more than 21 years over three non-consecutive terms. Meanwhile, Charles Tupper, who was Prime Minister for 69 days, has the shortest tenure. Wilfred Laurier has the distinction of having the longest uninterrupted term, 15 years.