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They Ruled Everything—Now They’re Footnotes: 15 Political Parties That Once Dominated the World

Darren February 1, 2026 7 min

14. Progressive Conservative Party (Canada, pre-2003)

14. Progressive Conservative Party (Canada, pre-2003)
Progressive Conservative Party’s legacy shapes Canadian politics despite 2003 merger and evolving party landscape.

Dominant for much of Canada’s 20th century, the Progressive Conservative Party (PC) played a pivotal role in shaping modern Canada. Internal divisions and the rise of regional parties led to their 2003 collapse, merging into today’s Conservative Party. Their legacy endures in contemporary policy debates. (britannica.com)

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