Now that I have pro forma out of the way, what, in Canadian parlance, is a "Grit?" (wiseguys don't need to post pics of hominy -- I will take it as having been done).
A "grit" in Canada is a Liberal.
Old term dating back to first half of 19th century when reformers called "clear grits" rose in Ontario.
Clear grit was the best sand for making bricks.
Grits are the Liberals.
A Grit is a a Liberal.