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Israël Tarte, architect of Laurier’s 1896 victory

Joseph-Israël Tarte, about 1890 (Jules-Isaïe Benoît). Joseph Israël Tarte · Jules-Isaïe Benoît · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Joseph-Israël Tarte, a brilliant polemicist, journalist and politician, took part in every major political battle of his time, working under various banners to protect French and Catholic minorities and strengthen Canada’s place in the Empire. Elected in 1891, he engineered Laurier’s 1896 triumph in Quebec. As Minister of Public Works (1896–1902) he improved St. Lawrence navigation and made Montréal the country’s leading port.

Scope & context

Tarte as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Joseph-Israël Tarte National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text