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The Conservative Party of Canada was a major federal political party in Canada that existed from 1867 to 1942. The party adhered to traditionalist conservatism and its main policies included strengthening relations with Great Britain, nationalizing industries, and promoting high tariffs. The party was founded in the aftermath of Canadian ...
- December 10, 1942
- Parti bleu
- July 1, 1867
- Progressive Conservatives
January 16, 1942. December 10, 1942. Opposition Leader. Became Senate Leader when Meighen resigned to run for a seat in the House of Commons. Conservative Party became Progressive Conservative Party of Canada as of December 11, 1942. Ballantyne served as first Progressive Conservative Senate leader until 1945. Close.
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Media in category "Conservative Party of Canada (1854-1942)" The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Crime of the Transcontinental Liberal party.pdf 862 × 1,300, 4 pages; 513 KB
Last Edited October 13, 2020. The Conservative Party was the founding political party of Canada, governing for the first 29 years after Confederation. Since then, the party has not been as electorally successful as its rival Liberals. The Conservatives have had periods in power and long periods in opposition .
Leaders of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada; Jul 1, 1867 - Jun 6, 1891: Sir John Alexander Macdonald: Jun 16, 1891 - Dec 5, 1892: J.J.C. Abbott
The premier of Manitoba and leader of the Progressive Party of Manitoba, John Bracken became leader of the Conservative Party in 1942 subject to several conditions, one of which was that the party be renamed the Progressive Conservative Party. [citation needed] John Diefenbaker, Prime Minister (1957–1963).
Pages in category "Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942)" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .