In 2000, the Canadian Alliance scored a breakthrough of sorts, electing 66 MPs, including two in Ontario, with the backing of one-quarter of the electorate. Prior to that election, the Alliance and its predecessor, Reform, were considered western protest parties. That election result provided a base from which to grow. Within two years, Stephen Harper had defeated Stockwell Day to become leader and within three, the right had united to form the modern Conservative party.
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