The Honorable David Laird was the first resident Lieutenant Governor of Northwest Territories, Canada. He was the fifth Lieutenant Governor in charge of the territory. Jump to: navigation, search Image File history File links Davidlaird. ... A Lieutenant Governor is a government official who is the subordinate or deputy of a Governor or Governor-General. ... Motto: None Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Yellowknife Largest city Yellowknife Commissioner Tony Whitford Premier Joe Handley (Consensus government - no party affiliations) Area 1,346,106 km² (3rd) Land 1,183,085 km² Water 163,021 km² (12. ...

He was born on March 12, 1833 New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island, and died on January 12, 1914 at Ottawa, Ontario. March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in Leap years). ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1914 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... This article is about the capital city of Canada. ...

He was member of parliament for Queen's County Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1876 for the Liberal Party of Canada. During his term in parliament he served as Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs, and Minister of the Interior. Jump to: navigation, search Queens County was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Prince Edward Island. ... Motto: Parva Sub Ingenti (The small under the protection of the great) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Charlottetown Largest city Charlottetown Lieutenant Governor J. Léonce Bernard Premier Pat Binns (PC) Area 5,660 km² (13th) Land 5,660 km² Water 0 km² (0%) Population (2004) Population 137,900... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) is Canadas current governing political party. ...

In 1874 he paved the way for the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway and Dominion Telegraph by negotiating the Qu'Appelle Lakes Treaty with local native groups in southern Saskatchewan, to procure land for the railway and telegraph lines. The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR; AAR reporting marks CP, CPAA, CPI), known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a Canadian Class I railway operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited. ... Jump to: navigation, search Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (From many peoples, strength) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Lieutenant Governor Lynda M. Haverstock Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Area 651,036 km² (7th) * Land 591,670 km² * Water 59,366 km² (9. ...

In 1876 he was appointed the new Lieutenant Governor of Northwest Territories great change would happen under his tenior as he would order the capital would be moved from Fort Livingstone, Northwest Territories to Battleford, Northwest Territories. This is a list of Capital cities for the Northwest Territories from 1870 - current. ... Battleford is a town located just across the river from North Battleford, Saskatchewan. ...

After his term as Lieutenant Governor expired he returned to Prince Edward Island to run again for parliament. He was defeated in the election of 1882. After his defeat he served as editor of the Charlottetown Patriot a news paper in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, until 1889. {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: CUNABULA FOEDERIS (Cradle of Confederation) {{Canadian City/Location Image is:{{{Location Image Type}}}|[[Image:{{{Location Image}}}|thumbnail|center|250px|City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada location. ...

He later moved back west to Manitoba and became president of the Manitoba Historical and Scientific Society from 1903 to 1904. Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Glorious and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Lieutenant Governor John Harvard Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Area 647,797 km² (8th) Land 553,556 km² Water 64,241 km² (14. ...

He was appointed Indian Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and Keewatin he held that position until his death. After 1909 he also became an advisor for the Department of Indian Affairs.

The town of Laird, Saskatchewan was named in his honor.

See also

• 1st Council of the Northwest Territories

This is a list of appointed and elected members of the 1st Council of the Northwest Territories from 1876 - 1888, prior to 1876, members were appointed to the 1st Temporary Council of the Northwest Territories. ...

External links

• David Laird Biography: Alberta Government
• Member of Parliaments Page David Laird

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