The Liberal Party of Canada

The Liberal Party of Canada, also known as the LPC, is a political party in Canada that was founded in 1867 by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who was probably just looking for something to do on a Saturday night.

The party is known for its progressive policies, such as universal healthcare, LGBTQ+ rights, and legalizing weed (finally, am I right?). They’re also big fans of national unity, which basically means they’re all about keeping Quebec from seceding. We’re not exactly sure why the rest of Canada is so attached to Quebec, but hey, at least it gives the Liberals something to talk about.

The LPC has had many iconic leaders over the years, including Justin Trudeau, who is probably best known for his hair and his affinity for selfies. But let’s not forget about other notable Liberal leaders, such as Jean Chrétien, who is famous for his love of Shawinigan (whatever that is), and Paul Martin, who is best remembered for… well, we’re not really sure. We think he was just kind of there for a while.

One thing the Liberal Party is especially good at is making promises they can’t keep. For example, they’ve promised to get rid of the GST (that’s the goods and services tax, for all you non-Canadians out there) more times than we can count, but it’s still here. They also promised electoral reform, but we’re still stuck with our lovely first-past-the-post system. Oh well, at least they try.

In recent years, the Liberals have had to deal with some scandals, such as the SNC-Lavalin affair and the WE charity scandal. But hey, nobody’s perfect. At least they haven’t had any leaders dressing up in blackface… wait, nevermind.

Overall, the Liberal Party of Canada is a vital part of Canadian politics, and we’re glad they’re around to keep things interesting. And who knows, maybe one day they’ll actually follow through on one of those promises. Don’t hold your breath, though.