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Encyclopedia > Canadian federal election, 1957
The Canadian parliament after the 1957 election
The Canadian parliament after the 1957 election

The Canadian federal election of 1957 was held June 10, 1957, to elect members of the 23rd Parliament of the Canadian House of Commons. An unexpected victory by the Progressive Conservative Party, led by John Diefenbaker, brought an end to 22 years of Liberal government. File links The following pages link to this file: Canadian federal election, 1957 Minority governments in Canada ... File links The following pages link to this file: Canadian federal election, 1957 Minority governments in Canada ... June 10 is the 161st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (162nd in leap years), with 204 days remaining. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 23rd Canadian parliament was in session from 1957 until 1958. ... The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ... The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (PC) (In French: Parti progressiste-conservateur du Canada) was a Canadian centre-right conservative political party that existed from 1867 to 2003. ... John George Diefenbaker, CH, PC, QC, BA, MA, LL.B, LL.D, DCL, FRSC, FRSA, D.Litt, DSL, (18 September 1895 – 16 August 1979) was the 13th Prime Minister of Canada (1957 – 1963). ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: ), colloquially known as the Grits (originally Clear Grits), is a Canadian federal political party positioned at the centre of the political spectrum, combining a progressive social policy with moderate economics. ...


The Liberals had won several consecutive elections on programs of successful fiscal management and moderate and conciliatory policies. By the 1950s, many believed that the party was arrogant and too close to business. Controversial debates, such as the 1956 "Pipeline Debate" over the construction of the Trans-Canada Pipeline, had hurt the government and exposed it to charges of arrogance. In addition, Western Canadians felt alienated from a government that they believed was dominated by Ontario and Quebec interests. Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent, nicknamed 'Uncle Louis', was still popular, but many felt he had lost touch with ordinary Canadians. The Pipeline Debate (May 8 to June 6, 1956) was one of the pivotal moments in the history of the Parliament of Canada. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English Flower White Trillium Tree Eastern White Pine Bird Common Loon Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 106 24 Area Total... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Official languages French Flower Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor Linné) Tree Yellow Birch Bird Snowy Owl Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Lieutenant-Governor Lise Thibault Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 75 24 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of... The Prime Minister of Canada (French: Premier ministre du Canada), is the head of the Government of Canada. ... Louis Stephen St. ...


In 1956, the PC party had elected the fiery and charismatic Diefenbaker as their leader. Many people disliked him and felt that he did not have enough experience to be a strong challenger to the Liberals. Because they believed that there was little hope of defeating the Liberals in the next election, many Tories supported Diefenbaker as a caretaker leader.


The PC campaign was based on Canadian nationalism and the need for a change. The "Tories" also embraced their Red Tory side, pledging to out-spend the Liberals on social programs. The Liberals were attacked as free marketers who would leave the Canadian population without an adequate safety net. One of the most ambitious elements of the Tory program was the "New Frontier Policy" of infrastructure development that would lead to the populating of the north. The Red Tory Tradition: Ancient Roots-New Routes, by Ron Dart Red Tory is a term given to a political philosophy, tradition, and disposition in Canada. ... A free market is an idealized market, where all economic decisions and actions by individuals regarding transfer of money, goods, and services are voluntary, and are therefore devoid of coercion and theft (some definitions of coercion are inclusive of theft). Colloquially and loosely, a free market economy is an economy...


The Liberal campaign was far less ambitious, supporting a stay-the-course message with moderate reforms and a continuation of competent administration. The economy was booming and the Liberals felt this was enough to win a re-election. The Liberals also had ammunition to use against Diefenbaker: he was a member of the Orange Order and had a history of making anti-Catholic statements. Orangemen in traditional dress preparing to march. ...


However, the Tories' greatest asset soon turned out to be Diefenbaker. The great-grandson of a German immigrant, his ethnic background attracted a new group of supporters to the traditionally Anglo-Saxon Tory party. He was also able to use his charisma to great success. This was the first Canadian election to be televised, and while only a minority of Canadians owned a television, most got some opportunity to see the candidates they were voting for. Diefenbaker was viewed as honest and dedicated, while the 75 year old St. Laurent was felt to be distant and humourless. Immigration to Canada is the process by which people migrate to Canada and become nationals of the country. ... The Anglo-Saxons refers collectively to the groups of Germanic tribes who achieved dominance in southern Britain from the mid-5th century, forming the basis for the modern English nation. ...


The worst moment for the Liberals, however, would be a rally at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. While St. Laurent spoke on the stage, a 15 year old protester jumped on stage and tore up a poster. When security came to bring the boy off stage, he fell down a set of stairs and hit his head on the concrete floor, knocking him unconscious. While the boy turned out to be fine after being revived, the optics of having an opponent being hurt at the rally stung the Liberals. Diefenbaker would use this example in speeches, echoing the Pipeline Debate and perceived Liberal arrogance against opponents. Maple Leaf Gardens, 2006 Exterior signage as of 2006, with letters missing Maple Leaf Gardens is an indoor arena in Toronto, Ontario, on the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Church Street. ...


Social Credit campaigned on a platform of lowering personal income taxes by raising the basic amount of income exempt from tax by 50 percent to compensate for inflation; providing an old age pension of $60 per month for all pensioners, plus $40 a month extra for those in need; a national medicare plan for those provinces than want it; "parity prices" for farmers, and a program to sell surplus agricultural products to developing nations by accepting their own currencies instead of requiring payment in Canadian or US dollars; low-interest, long-term loans to encourage house construction; an income tax deduction for mortgage interest; and an end to the Bank of Canada's "tight money" policy. Social Credit won four additional seats, and increased its share of the popular vote by a small amount. The Social Credit Party of Canada was a conservative - populist political party in Canada that promoted social credit theories of monetary reform. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Bank of Canada Building in Ottawa The Bank of Canada is Canadas central bank. ...


The campaign was also the first in Canada to use modern political advertising techniques. PC strategists such as Dalton Camp and Allister Grosart ran a more tightly-planned campaign than any in Canadian history. An important strategy was almost completely ignoring the province of Quebec -- the PC strategists felt they had little chance there. They also believed they could win without the province. The Honourable Dalton Kingsley Camp, PC, OC, M.Sc, LL.D (September 11, 1920 – March 18, 2002) was a Canadian journalist, politician, political strategist and commentator and supporter of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. ... Allister Grosart The Honourable Allister Grosart (December 13, 1906 – February 8, 1984) was a Progressive Conservative politician, Senator, journalist and businessman in Canada. ...


In an era before widespread polling, the results of the election came as a surprise to most Canadians, including most politicians. The Liberals won the popular vote, but lost the election as they piled up massive majorities in Quebec. In the West, Ontario, and the Maritimes, the Tories gained enough seats to form a minority government. Noted Liberal ministers like C.D. Howe, the "Minister of Everything", lost their seats. The Maritime provinces. ... A minority government or a minority cabinet is a cabinet of a parliamentary system formed when no political party has won a majority of seats in the parliament, typically by the party that does have a plurality. ... The Right Honourable Clarence Decatur C.D. Howe, PC (January 15, 1886 - December 31, 1960) was a leading Canadian politician. ...


Many Canadians were overjoyed to see change, and spontaneous celebrations occurred in many parts of the country. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation anchor covering the election famously lit a cigar in satisfaction with the results. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), a Canadian crown corporation, is the country’s national public radio and television broadcaster. ...


Effects

The Liberal defeat caused many high profile Liberals to resign and be replaced by younger members. St. Laurent resigned and was replaced by Lester B. Pearson. The Tory minority government lasted for less than a year before Diefenbaker called another election in which he won the largest majority in Canadian history, including winning many seats in Quebec. Lester Bowles Mike Pearson, PC, CC, OM, OBE, MA, LL.D. (April 23, 1897 – December 27, 1972) was a Canadian statesman, diplomat and politician who was made a Nobel Laureate in 1957. ...


National results

Turn-out: 74.1% of eligible voters voted.

Party Party leader # of
candidates
Seats Popular vote
1953 Elected % Change # % % Change
     Progressive Conservative John Diefenbaker 256 51 111 +117.6% 2,564,732 38.81% +7.79%
     Liberal Louis St. Laurent 264 169 104 -38.5% 2,692,986 40.75% -7.67%
     Co-operative Commonwealth M.J. Coldwell 162 23 25 +8.7% 707,828 10.71% -0.57%
     Social Credit Solon Low 114 15 19 +26.7% 434,312 6.57% +1.17%
     Independent Liberal 27 2 2 - 93,466 1.41% +0.20%
     Independent 15 3 2 -33.3% 70,060 1.06% +0.02%
     Independent Progressive Conservatives 6 - 1 - 14,525 0.22% +0.19%
     Liberal-Labour1 1 1 1 - 10,701 0.16% -0.04%
     Candidats des électeurs Réal Caouette 1 * - * 8,129 0.12% *
     Labour Progressive Tim Buck 10 - - - 7,760 0.12% -0.94%
     Independent SC 2 - - - 2,737 0.04% +0.03%
     Canadian Democrat 1 * - * 628 0.01% *
     Liberal Conservative Coalition 1 * - * 252 x *
     Capital familial H-G Grenier 1 * - * 237 x x
     National Credit Control 1 * - * 122 x *
Total 862 265 265 - 6,608,475 100.00%  
Sources: http://www.elections.ca -- History of Federal Ridings since 1867

Notes: National results Notes: (1) The Liberal-Labour MP sat with the Liberal caucus. ... The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (PC) (In French: Parti progressiste-conservateur du Canada) was a Canadian centre-right conservative political party that existed from 1867 to 2003. ... John George Diefenbaker, CH, PC, QC, BA, MA, LL.B, LL.D, DCL, FRSC, FRSA, D.Litt, DSL, (18 September 1895 – 16 August 1979) was the 13th Prime Minister of Canada (1957 – 1963). ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: ), colloquially known as the Grits (originally Clear Grits), is a Canadian federal political party positioned at the centre of the political spectrum, combining a progressive social policy with moderate economics. ... Louis Stephen St. ... The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) was a Canadian political party founded in 1932 in Calgary, Alberta, by a number of socialist, farm, co-operative and labour groups, and the League for Social Reconstruction. ... Hon. ... The Social Credit Party of Canada was a conservative - populist political party in Canada that promoted social credit theories of monetary reform. ... Categories: People stubs | 1900 births | 1962 deaths | Social Credit Party of Canada Leaders ... The Liberal-Labour banner has also been used several times by candidates in Canadian elections: Malcolm Lang, who was elected as a Labour Party of Canada Member of Parliament in the 1926 federal election, was re-elected as Liberal-Labour in the north-eastern Ontario riding of Timiskaming South in... Historically in Quebec, Canada, there was a number of political parties that were part of the Canadian social credit movement. ... David Réal Caouette (September 26, 1917 - December 16, 1976) was a Canadian politician from Quebec. ... The Labour-Progressive Party was a Communist party in Canada. ... Timothy (Tim) Buck (January 6, 1891-March 11, 1973) was a long-time leader of the Communist Party of Canada (known from the 1940s until the late 1950s as the Labour Progressive Party). ... Gerry Goeujon, a law student, ran as a Canadian Democrat candidate in the 1957 Canadian election in the riding of New Westminster in British Columbia, Canada. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Henri-Georges Grenier was a perennial candidate who ran unsuccessfully in thirteen federal elections and by-elections between 1945 and 1980 in Quebec, Canada. ... Henri-Georges Grenier was a perennial candidate who ran unsuccessfully in thirteen federal elections and by-elections between 1945 and 1980 in Quebec, Canada. ... John Bernard Ball ran as a National Credit Control candidate in the federal 1957 Canadian election in the riding of Regina City in Saskatchewan, Canada. ...


1 The Liberal-Labour MP sat with the Liberal caucus.


* - not applicable - the party was not recognized in the previous election


x - less than 0.005% of the popular vote


Results by province

Party Name BC AB SK MB ON QC NB NS PE NL NW YK Total
     Progressive Conservative Seats: 7 3 3 8 61 8 5 10 4 2 - - 111
     Vote (%): 32.6 27.6 23.2 35.6 48.8 30.6 48.7 50.4 52.3 37.8 49.3 31.8 38.8
     Liberal Seats: 2 1 4 1 20 62 5 2 - 5 1 1 104
     Vote (%): 20.5 27.9 30.3 26.1 36.6 57.6 48.1 45.1 46.6 61.9 50.7 68.2 40.8
     Co-operative Commonwealth Seats: 7 - 10 5 3 - - - - -     25
     Vote (%): 22.3 6.3 36.0 23.7 12.1 1.8 0.9 4.4 1.0 0.3     10.7
     Social Credit Seats: 6 13 - - - - - -         19
     Vote (%): 24.2 37.8 10.5 13.2 1.6 0.2 1.0 0.1         6.6
     Independent Liberal Seats:       - - 2             2
     Vote (%):       0.7 0.2 4.8             1.4
     Independent Seats: - -   - - 2 -           2
     Vote (%): xx xx   0.1 xx 3.7 1.3           1.1
     Independent PC Seats:         - 1             1
     Vote (%):         xx 0.8             0.2
     Liberal-Labour Seats:         1               1
     Vote (%):         0.5               0.2
Total Seats 22 17 17 14 85 75 10 12 4 7 1 1 265
Parties that won no seats:
     Candidats des électeurs Vote (%):           0.5             0.1
     Labour Progressive Vote (%): 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.1             0.1
     Independent Social Credit Vote (%):   0.1                     xx
     Canadian Democrat Vote (%): 0.1                       xx
     Liberal Conservative Coalition Vote (%):         xx               xx
     Capitale familiale Vote (%):           xx             xx
     National Credit Control Vote (%):     xx                   xx

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The Liberal Party of Canada (French: ), colloquially known as the Grits (originally Clear Grits), is a Canadian federal political party positioned at the centre of the political spectrum, combining a progressive social policy with moderate economics. ... The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) was a Canadian political party founded in 1932 in Calgary, Alberta, by a number of socialist, farm, co-operative and labour groups, and the League for Social Reconstruction. ... The Social Credit Party of Canada was a conservative - populist political party in Canada that promoted social credit theories of monetary reform. ... The Liberal-Labour banner has also been used several times by candidates in Canadian elections: Malcolm Lang, who was elected as a Labour Party of Canada Member of Parliament in the 1926 federal election, was re-elected as Liberal-Labour in the north-eastern Ontario riding of Timiskaming South in... 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