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Why are federal and provincial Liberal parties organizationally separate?
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The federal and provincial Liberal parties in Canada are organizationally and policy-wise distinct entities. This separation is a reflection of the ongoing decentralization of the Canadian political system and contributes to the segregation of federal and provincial political spheres.1
Because Canada’s governance is divided between federal and provincial levels, the political parties operating at these different tiers maintain separate structures to address the specific jurisdictional responsibilities and regional interests inherent to each level of government.12