The Port Hopefuls - The Birth and Death of Progressive Conservative Politics

What does it mean to be a progressive conservative—and is there still a place for that tradition in Canada today?

In our latest episode, we take a trip back to 1942, when a group of young reform-minded Conservatives gathered in Port Hope, Ontario, to chart a new, more progressive course for their party.

The Port Hopefuls left a lasting mark on Canadian politics, shaping leaders like John Diefenbaker, Joe Clark, and Brian Mulroney. They also serve as a reminder that conservatism and progressivism were once deeply intertwined.

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