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The Laurier Liberals, who opposed conscription of soldiers to support Canada 's involvement in World War I and who were led by former Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier; and. The Liberal Unionists who joined Sir Robert Borden 's Unionist government.
The anti-conscription faction of the Liberal Party, led by Laurier, became the Laurier Liberals, though the group would be heavily defeated by Borden's Unionists in the 1917 federal election. Laurier remained Opposition leader even after his 1917 defeat, but was not able to fight in another election as he died in 1919.
Laurier was able to capitalize on the Conservatives' alienation of French Canada by offering the Liberals as a credible alternative. Laurier was able to overcome the party's reputation for anti-clericalism that offended the still-powerful Quebec Roman Catholic Church .
The Laurier Liberals, who opposed conscription of soldiers to support Canada 's involvement in World War I and who were led by former Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier; and. The Liberal Unionists who joined Sir Robert Borden 's Unionist government.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, prime minister of Canada 1896–1911, lawyer, journalist, politician (born 20 November 1841 in St-Lin, Canada East; died 17 February 1919 in Ottawa, ON ). As leader of the Liberal Party 1887–1919 and prime minister 1896–1911, Laurier was the dominant political figure of his era.
18 de jul. de 2012 · Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the dominant political figure of his era. He was leader of the Liberal Party from 1887 to 1919 and Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 to 1911. A skilful and pragmatic politician with a charismatic personality, he unceasingly sought compromise.
9 de sept. de 2021 · ‘Try the sunny way’: How Laurier and the Liberals ended 18 years of Conservative rule. In 1896, conflict over Catholic schools threatened to tear the country apart. Wilfrid Laurier promised peace — and turned to an Ontario premier for help
