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Sir Clifford Sifton (1861-1929), PC, KCMG, KC, lawyer, politician, businessman is introduced in Season 13 of Murdoch Mysteries, portrayed by Brad Austin.

History[]

One of the ablest politicians of his time, Clifford Sifton is best known for his aggressive promotion of immigration to settle the Prairie West – immigration to Canada increased significantly to 141,465 by 1905 under his leadership, having little interest in the Indigenous inhabitants of that area.

A Liberal politician of considerable influence and vision, he was also a controversial figure. Sifton resigned from Cabinet on 27 February 1905, following a dispute with Prime Minister Laurier over school policy for Alberta and Saskatchewan. He was chairman of the Canadian Commission of Conservation from 1909 to 1918.

Appearances and Mentions[]

The Trial of Terrence Meyers[]

  • As a British Imperialist attending Prime Minister Laurier's conference in Toronto, the secret tribunal has Clifford Sifton brought in for questioning at Murdoch's insistence.

Gallery[]


Murdoch Mysteries Season 13
Troublemakers Bad PenniesForever YoungProdigal Father
Murdoch and the Cursed Caves The Philately Fatality Toronto the BadThe Final CurtainThe Killing Dose
Parker in the RyeStaring Blindly into the FutureFox HuntKill Thy NeighbourRigid Silence
The Trial of Terrence MeyersIn the Company of WomenThings Left BehindThe Future is Unwritten


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