Tag Archives: 124 years of alternating English/French

Is Justin Trudeau the Start of a New Math for Liberals?

Posted on 14 October 2012 by Larry Russwurm

You may have already heard about the Canadian Liberal Party’s system of alternating English leaders with French leaders. I’ve even mentioned it in an earlier post. But the math may have changed since confederation, 145 years ago. You see, the … Continue reading →

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Liberal Vagueness Might Still Exist for Alternating PMs

Posted on 8 June 2011 by Larry Russwurm

It begins with a simple fact. Federal Liberal leaders since 1887 have alternated between French and English Canadians. That’s 124 years of history. That has changed this year. With the drubbing the federal Liberals took in the last federal election … Continue reading →

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