Draft:Liberal–Unionists

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Draft:Liberal–Unionists
For the British party, see Liberal Unionist Party.
Liberal–Unionists
LeaderRobert Borden[a]
FoundedOctober 12, 1917 (1917-10-12)
Split fromLiberal Party
Merged intoLiberal Party (majority)
Conservative Party (partially)
Faction withinUnionist Party
IdeologyBritish imperialism
Liberalism

Liberal–Unionists were members of the Liberal Party of Canada who, as a result of the Conscription Crisis of 1917 rejected Sir Wilfrid Laurier's leadership and supported Robert Borden's Unionist caucus from 1917 to 1920.

Much of the Ontario Liberal Party declared themselves to be Liberal–Unionists, including provincial party leader Newton Rowell, who joined Borden's Cabinet, and a variety of Liberal MPs.

In the 1917 election, many Liberals ran as Liberal–Unionists or Unionists against the Laurier Liberals.[1]

After the war, most Liberal–Unionists rejoined the Liberal Party despite efforts by Borden and Arthur Meighen to make the coalition permanent by renaming the Conservative party the National Liberal and Conservative Party. Several Liberal–Unionists ended up staying with the Conservatives including Hugh Guthrie and Robert Manion.

Notable Liberal–Unionists

Liberal–Unionists elected in 1917 federal election[2]
Member Riding Notes
Frank Broadstreet Carvell Victoria—Carleton Minister of Public Works (October 13, 1917 – August 6, 1919)
William Andrew Charlton Norfolk
Sanford Johnston Crowe Burrard
Charles Edwin Long North Battleford
John Flaws Reid Mackenzie
Liberals in Borden's cabinet
Member Portfolio Term Notes
Frank Broadstreet Carvell Minister of Public Works October 13, 1917 – August 6, 1919
Newton Rowell Minister presiding over the Department of Health June 6, 1919 – July 10, 1920 Ontario Liberal MPP (1911–1918)
President of the Privy Council October 12, 1917 – July 10, 1920

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Robert Borden was not a member of the Liberal–Unionist faction, but was the de facto leader of the group due to his leadership of the Unionist Party

References

  1. ^ "Election of 1917". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  2. ^ "General Election (1917-12-17 - 1917-12-17)". Library of Parliament. Retrieved March 6, 2026.


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