1899—Made an honorary Colonel. Despatched the Canadian Expedition to South African War.
1900—Inaugurated the Western Canada Immigration policy.
1901—Received the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, and accompanied them across Canada.
1902—Attended the Colonial Trade Conference.
1903—Introduced the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Scheme.
1904—Elected Member for Wright, also for Quebec East.
1905—Established the new Provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta.
1907—Attended the Imperial Conference.
1908—Elected Member for Ottawa. Received the Prince of Wales at Quebec Tercentenary.
1909—Voted with the whole House on the “Unanimous Resolution” re Canadian Navy.