8th Canadian Ministry

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8th Canadian Ministry 8e conseil des ministres du Canada
8th ministry of Canada
Date formed	11 July 1896
Date dissolved	6 October 1911
People and organizations
Monarch	Victoria Edward VII George V
Governor General	Marquess of Aberdeen Earl of Minto Earl Grey
Prime Minister	Wilfrid Laurier
Member party	Liberal Party of Canada
Status in legislature	117 / 213 (1896–1900) 128 / 213 (1900–1904) 137 / 214 (1904–1908) 133 / 221 (1908–1911) Majority
Opposition party	Conservative Party (historical)
Opposition leader	Charles Tupper (1896–1901) Robert Borden (1901–1911)
History
Elections	1896, 1900, 1904, 1908
Legislature terms	8th Canadian Parliament 9th Canadian Parliament 10th Canadian Parliament 11th Canadian Parliament
Predecessor	7th Canadian Ministry
Successor	9th Canadian Ministry

The Eighth Canadian Ministry was the cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier. It governed Canada from 11 July 1896 to 5 October 1911, including all of the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th Canadian Parliaments. The government was formed by the Liberal Party of Canada.