"Because of the British tradition, socialist movements have been stronger in Canada than in the United States. But socialism has been a weakening force in Canadian life since 1945. .. They had no understanding of the dependence of socialism & nationalism in the Canadian setting."

"Their confused optimism is seen in the fact that they have generally acted as if they were 'left-wing' allies of the Liberal party. Socialist leadership in Canada has been largely a pleasant remnant of the British 19th century – the Protestant tabernacle turned liberal."

In 1964, George Grant recognized that farmers in the form of a 20th century NDP were "weakening as a force in Canadian life and will not have to be reckoned with in the same way in the future"