1844
By 1844, the Family Compact had started calling itself Tories as well. This election also saw the creation of the Liberal Party, made up of pro-Patriot members from Canada East, who spoke English.
| Movement | Canada West | Canada East | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Right-Wing |
Tories - 28 | Tories - 13 | 41 |
| Reform Left-Wing |
Reform - 12 | Patriotes - 23 Liberal-5 |
40 |
| Non-Aligned Independent |
Independent - 1 | Independent - 1 | 2 |
Due to the double majority rule (legislation needed a majority of both Canada East and Canada West MPs) this parliament was not able to get much done.
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