DCHP-2

Reformer Hist. DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

• 1 n.

  in Upper and Lower Canada, a member of a political group advocating a greater measure of responsible government and other reforms, the movement being among the antecedents of the present Liberal Party

  See also: Liberal Party  Radical Reformer  Reform party  

• 2 n.

  in Nova Scotia, a supporter of the Reform movement led by Joseph Howe in the 1830's and 40's.