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Following the results of the 1896 federal election, Charles Tupper assumed the position of Leader of the Opposition in Canada's Parliament. Tupper, a notable figure in Canadian politics, led the Conservative Party in challenging the newly elected Liberal government headed by Wilfrid Laurier. As the opposition leader, Tupper's role involved scrutinizing the government's policies, proposing alternative viewpoints, and aiming to hold the government accountable to the public.