By: Simran, Nadia, Chloe, Janaya, and Dora The Liberal Party By: Simran, Nadia, Chloe, Janaya, and Dora
Beliefs of the Liberal party Willing to try new and modern approaches Does not like to use traditional perspectives Emphasizes tolerance Protects people’s increasing rights and freedoms Maximizes people’s individuality Peacekeeping- harmony with other countries Supports free education and free health care
Famous Leaders Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1896-1911) Leader of liberal party at start Helped expand the Confederation Liberal values were established by Laurier William Lyon Mackenzie King (1921-1948) Dominant political leader Was Prime Minister the longest
Famous Leaders Lester B. Pearson (1963-1968) Created medical program/Canadian Pension Plan Approved Maple Leaf Canadian Flag Pierre Trudeau (1968-1984) “Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms” Advanced more than one language in Canada Joseph Jacques Jean Chretien (1993-2003) Brought back the Liberal Party after bankruptcy Promoted job creation and organization
History of the Liberal Party George Brown founded the Liberal Party Oldest political party in Canada The liberal party was first formed at the start of the Confederation Didn’t have much support Alexander Mackenzie formed Liberal government (1873) After MacDonald lost support Liberals have been in power 13 times
History of the Liberal Party The clear grits and parti rouge united in 1861 and created the liberal party of Canada Currently have 184 seats of the 338 Largest increase in seats since Confederation
Logos and Visuals The Liberal Party has 3 Logos: the “Wordmark” the “‘L’ Logo” the “URL Logo”
Logos and Visuals 2 Official Photos: “Landscape” “Portrait”
Logos and Visuals And 2 Donor Program Logos: the “Victory Fund” the “Laurier Club”
Policies Lower cafeteria prices Better toilet paper Keep immigration the same Feel as though immigration is well regulated Put more money towards health care Hire more nurses and doctors Cover prescription drugs 4% increase of money towards the military
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