Libs (Liberals) - Tories (Conservatives) - Dippers (New Democratic Party)
Green - (Nearly irrelevant) The 'Bloc' (Only in Quebec)
- The Liberal Party of Canada, founded in 1867, was named after the
British Liberal Party, which was known for its support of individual
liberties and limited government intervention in the economy.
- The Conservative Party of Canada, founded in 1867, was named after
the British Conservative Party, which was known for its support of
traditional values, social hierarchy, and limited government intervention
in the economy.
- The New Democratic Party (NDP), founded in 1961, was named after
the New Deal policies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which emphasized
government intervention in the economy to address social and economic
issues.
- The Green Party of Canada, founded in 1983, was named after its
focus on environmental issues and its goal of promoting sustainable
development.
- The Bloc Québécois, founded in 1981, was named after its focus on
promoting Quebec’s interests and its goal of achieving Quebec’s
independence from Canada.
In general, Canadian parties have chosen their
names based on their ideological leanings, their values, and their goals. Some
parties have also chosen names that reflect their historical context, such as
the Progressive Conservative Party, which was founded in 1942 and was named
after the Progressive Party of Canada, which was founded in 1920.
It’s worth noting that Canadian parties have also
undergone name changes over time. For example, the Progressive Conservative
Party of Canada changed its name to the Conservative Party of Canada in 2003,
and the Reform Party of Canada changed its name to the Canadian Alliance in
2000 before merging with the Progressive Conservative Party to form the
Conservative Party of Canada.