Ville de Montréal
Ville de Montréal
Group of Archivists of the Region of Montréal
Chapter 7 IntroductionHochelaga 1500-1642Ville-Marie 1642-1665Heart of an Empire 1699-1763Small French Town 1665-1760Conquered City 1760-1800British Commercial Takeover 1800-1850Industrial City 1850-1896Canada's Metropolis 1896-1914North-American City 1914-1929Depression and War 1930-1945Modern City 1945-1960Québec's Metropolis 1960-1992ConclusionQuizEducational Resources

A prominent city

The impact of
industry

A British city with a
French heartbeat

 
Speech by Wilfrid Laurier.
Farewell speech by Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919).
During the law graduation ceremony, Laurier gave a speech in French (1864); translated into English by Kate Williams. Laurier was the first Francophone elected Prime Minister of Canada (1896-1911).
1864.
Source : McGill University Archives, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Information File.