History of the Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada is committed to the freedom and prosperity of all Canadians by building an inclusive, sustainable and united Canada.
The Liberal Party of Canada has built an inclusive and prosperous Canada through a national vision that puts people first.
The hallmarks of our nation – the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, universal health care, our national flag, peacekeeping, bilingualism and multiculturalism, national unity, fiscal responsibility – have been shaped by the Liberal Party of Canada.
Canada’s legacy has been forged under Liberal leadership. Papineau and Mackenzie fought for the early democratic reforms at the heart of our system of responsible government. Laurier built the nation from West to East. Canada came of age under King’s industrial and wartime advances. Pearson achieved healthcare for all and prestige for Canada on the world stage. Trudeau made Canada into a just society. Chrétien strengthened Canada’s national unity. Martin left Canada with the strongest economy in the world.
In recent years the Liberal Party of Canada has helped to define the issues that will shape Canada’s future: returning Canada to economic and fiscal health, achieving environmental sustainability, giving our youngest citizens a head start in life through national early-learning child care, and creating a bright future for our First Nations peoples through the historic Kelowna accord.
The next chapter in the Liberal Party of Canada’s history will unfold under the leadership of Michael Ignatieff. Inspired by the high standards set by our party’s past, Liberals are united and ready to achieve the next big national projects that will tie Canadians together.