Liberal Protectionist
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Three candidates sought election to the Canadian House of Commons for ridings in Quebec under the Liberal Protectionist banner in two elections. The Liberal Party of Canada was associated with the concept of free trade. Protectionists opposed the concept.
In the 1925 federal election, Léopold Doyon won 2,839 votes, 19.4% of the total, as the only opponent of the Liberal candidate. Ruben-Charles Laurier won 4,076 votes, 26.9% of the total, as the only opponent of the Liberal candidate.
In the 1930 federal election, Lyon William Jacobs won 2,723 votes, 10.2% of the total, placing third of four candidates in Laurier—Outremont riding.
See also: List of Canadian political parties
Source: Parliament of Canada History of the Federal Electoral Ridings since 1867 (http://www.parl.gc.ca/)