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Liberal-Conservative
Date Founded (yyyy.mm.dd): 1867
Last Official Leader: Thompson, John Sparrow David
Notes: The titles “Liberal-Conservative” and “Conservative” were used interchangeably between 1867 and 1942..

Changes to "Progressive Conservative Party" in December 1942.
LEADERSHIP ROLES
^ Party Leader
NameTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Thompson, John Sparrow David Upon the resignation of Abbott, designated prime minister (and therefore leader of his party) by the then governor general. 1892.12.05 - 1894.12.12
Abbott, John Joseph Caldwell Upon the death of Macdonald, designated prime minister (and therefore leader of his party) by the then governor general. 1891.06.16 - 1892.11.24
Macdonald, John Alexander 1867.07.01 - 1891.06.06
^ Prime Minister
NameTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Thompson, John Sparrow David 737 days (2 years, 6 days) 1892.12.05 - 1894.12.12
Abbott, John Joseph Caldwell 527 days (1 year, 5 months, 7 days) 1891.06.16 - 1892.11.24
Macdonald, John Alexander 4,615 days (12 years, 7 months, 19 days) 1878.10.17 - 1891.06.06
Macdonald, John Alexander 2,319 days (6 years, 4 months, 3 days) 1867.07.01 - 1873.11.05
^ Leader of The Official Opposition
NameTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Macdonald, John Alexander 1873.11.06 - 1878.10.16
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