In
Canada, "The Grits" (capitalized) is a slang shorthand for The
Liberal Party of Canada. The corresponding term for the
The Conservatives is "The Tories". Neither term is derogatory.
The term "grits" comes from the roots of the Liberal Party. The
Clear Grit Party was an
Upper Canada reform party. After confederation in 1867, the Grits became the basis of the Liberal party.