In contrast with the political party systems of many nations, Canadian parties at the federal level are often only loosely connected with parties at the provincial level, despite having similar names. One exception is the New Democratic Party, which is organizationally integrated with most of its provincial counterparts including a shared membership.
| Name | Founded | Ideology | Leader | MPs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party of Canada Parti conservateur du Canada |
2003 | conservative | Stephen Harper | 165 | |
| New Democratic Party Nouveau Parti démocratique |
1961 | social democracy, democratic socialism | Nycole Turmel (interim) | 103 | |
| Liberal Party of Canada Parti libéral du Canada |
1867 | liberal | Bob Rae (interim) | 34 | |
| Bloc Québécois | 1991 | Quebec sovereignty, social democracy | Daniel Paillé | 4 | |
| Green Party of Canada Parti vert du Canada |
1983 | green | Elizabeth May | 1 | |
None at this time.
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