A Blue Grit,[1][2][3] also known as a Blue Liberal,[4][5][6][7] is a Canadian political term for a right of centre member or supporter of the federal Liberal Party, or many of the provincial Liberal parties in Canada.[8] Blue Grits generally advocate for Liberals to adopt a liberal conservatism, mixing fiscal conservatism and economic liberalism,[9] while also emphasizing socially liberal or progressive policies. The term has also been applied to former Progressive Conservative Party of Canada members who are now Liberals, such as Scott Brison, David Orchard, and John Herron.[citation needed]
Notable adherents edit
Notable Blue Grits include:
- John Turner, Prime Minister of Canada (1984) and minister of finance (1972–1975)[10][11]
- Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada (2003–2006) and minister of finance (1993–2002)[2][5]
- John Manley, Deputy Prime Minister (2002–2003), minister of finance (2003–2003) and minister of industry (1995–2000)[5][12]
- Martha Hall Findlay, Liberal leadership candidate in 2006 and 2013[5][13]
- Frank McKenna, Premier of New Brunswick (1987–1997)[5][7]
- Roy MacLaren, minister of state for finance (1983–1984), minister of national revenue (1984) and minister for international trade (1993–1996)[5]
- Bonnie Crombie, 6th Mayor of Mississauga (2014–2024), leader of the Ontario Liberal Party (2023–present)[9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Greg Weston (June 13, 2010). "Tories win in Grit-NDP merger". QMI Agency. Toronto Sun.
- ^ a b Ken Gray (April 7, 2010). "Red Tory, Blue Grit". The Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ Ron Graham (October 2013). "Born in the Burbs". The Walrus.
- ^ Jessy Brunette (January 14, 2011). "'I was a very blue Liberal,' Reynolds says". The Sudbury Star. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f Steven Chase (April 13, 2013). "As leadership race winds down, Liberals still divided on an economic plan". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ Patrick Brethour (August 24, 2012). "Canada's new electoral divide: It's about the money". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ a b Daniel Leblanc; Steven Chase & Jane Taber (December 15, 2012). "How the Liberal Party lost Mark Carney". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ Rob Ferguson (September 5, 2014). "Provincial Tories plan major 're-think' of party policy". Toronto Star.
- ^ a b McGrath, John Michael (May 23, 2023). "'We govern from right of centre': Bonnie Crombie on how she'd lead the Ontario Liberals". TVO. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ Tuns, Paul (June 16, 2014). "30 years of Liberal infighting". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Five stories we're watching". Maclean's. October 1, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ Michael Den Tandt (May 1, 2014). "Is Justin Trudeau's honeymoon over?". canada.com.
- ^ Ian Lee (April 16, 2013). "No longer hyphenated, Liberals cast aside the business faction". Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
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