Liberal-Unionist

Liberal-Unionists were supporters of the Liberal Party of Canada who, as a result of the Conscription Crisis of 1917 rejected Sir Wilfrid Laurier's leadership and supported the coalition Unionist government of Sir Robert Borden.

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Liberal Party of Canada - Conscription Crisis of 1917 - Wilfrid Laurier - Coalition - Unionist government - Robert Borden

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

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Ontario Liberal Party - Newton Wesley Rowell - Cabinet - MP

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In the 1917 election, many Liberals ran as Liberal-Unionists or Unionists against the Laurier Liberals.

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1917 election - Laurier Liberals

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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.

Related Topics:
Arthur Meighen - National Liberal and Conservative Party - Conservatives - Hugh Guthrie - Robert Manion

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