Liberal–Unionist
Appearance
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.
Much of the
MPs
.
In the 1917 election, many Liberals ran as Liberal–Unionists or Unionists against the Laurier Liberals.
After the war, most Liberal–Unionists rejoined the Liberal Party despite efforts by Borden and
Robert Manion
.