Liberal Party of Canada

A federal political party founded in 1867, the Liberal Party of Canada has frequently formed government and shaped the country’s political institutions and public policies.

Canadian Confederation: The political union of British North American colonies into the Dominion of Canada in 1867. The party emerged at Confederation, when the new federal political system took shape.
Lester B. Pearson: A Liberal prime minister of Canada from 1963 to 1968 and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Pearson’s government introduced landmark social programs and the modern Canadian flag.
Liberal Party of Canada leadership elections: Internal contests that select the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Leadership elections determine who speaks for the party and can seek the premiership.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: The 1982 constitutional document guaranteeing fundamental rights and freedoms in Canada. Pierre Trudeau’s government secured its patriation and inclusion in the Constitution.
Conservative Party of Canada: A federal Canadian political party formed in 2003 through the merger of the Progressive Conservative and Canadian Alliance parties. It is the Liberals’ principal centre-right competitor for federal government.
George Brown: A Canadian journalist and politician who helped lead the movement for Confederation and founded the Globe newspaper. Brown helped establish the Reform tradition from which the Liberal Party developed.
Pierre Trudeau: A Liberal prime minister who led Canada from 1968 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1984. His leadership reshaped federalism, constitutional politics, and the party’s national identity.
Liberal Party of Canada leadership convention: A party gathering at which delegates or members choose a new Liberal leader. Conventions have selected leaders during major transitions in the party’s history.
Universal healthcare in Canada: Canada’s publicly funded system of health insurance for medically necessary hospital and physician services. Lester Pearson’s government established federal cost-sharing that helped expand provincial medicare.
New Democratic Party: A federal social democratic political party in Canada, founded in 1961. The NDP competes with the Liberals for progressive voters and has sometimes supported Liberal minority governments.

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