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Siftonism [Sir Clifford Sifton, 1861-1929] Hist. 
n. the views and policies of Sir Clifford Sifton while Attorney General of Manitoba, especially with regard to his opposition to separate schools in the 1880's.
See also: Manitoba School(s) Question
- 1882 Such picayunish tactics are very self-evident assurance that Siftonism is below par in the western portion of the constituency.
- 1953 Nevertheless, the result in Manitoba was mainly due to causes far deeper than a revolt against Siftonism.
- 1882 Such picayunish tactics are very self-evident assurance that Siftonism is below par in the western portion of the constituency.