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CANADA’S POLITICAL PARTIES CHV 2 OH - CIVICS

CANADA’S POLITICAL PARTIES CHV 2 OH - CIVICS

CANADA’S MAJOR FEDERAL POLITICAL PARTIES NDP LEFT Bloc Quebecois Green Liberal Progressive Conservatives CENTRE

CANADA’S MAJOR FEDERAL POLITICAL PARTIES NDP LEFT Bloc Quebecois Green Liberal Progressive Conservatives CENTRE Conservatives Reform Alliance RIGHT

QUICK FACTS • Canadian politics is generally divided between right and left, in the

QUICK FACTS • Canadian politics is generally divided between right and left, in the Anglo-American tradition. • Canada's government has historically operated under a two-party system, in which the centre-right Conservative Party alternates with the centre-left Liberal Party. • Since the 1990 s, the Canadian party system has shown signs of instability, with new parties arising and winning seats in Parliament. • Canada's provinces generally have the same political parties as the federal government.

NOTABLE NDP-ERS • Founded during the Great Depression as the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF);

NOTABLE NDP-ERS • Founded during the Great Depression as the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF); became the NDP in 1961 • Originally a socialist party that was seen as “fringe” or “radical” • Increased seats in Parliament from 37 to 102 in the 2011 federal election • Today, the NDP is not socialist, but is the most leftwing of Canada’s parties, both economically and socially Tommy Douglas • Father of socialized medicine Jack Layton • Credited with the increased support for the NDP in the 2011 election CURRENT LEADER Thomas Mulcair

NOTABLE BLOCS Lucien Bouchard • Founded in 1990 • Party founder • Main issue

NOTABLE BLOCS Lucien Bouchard • Founded in 1990 • Party founder • Main issue is separatism • Because they only have candidates in Quebec, they can never lead the government Gilles Duceppe • Party leader from 1997 -2011 • Left-wing (similar to NDP) on most issues • Went from 49 to 4 seats after 2011 federal election CURRENT LEADER Mario Beaulieu

NOTABLE GREENS Trevor Hancock • First leader of the Green Party • Founded in

NOTABLE GREENS Trevor Hancock • First leader of the Green Party • Founded in 1983; first MP elected in 2011 • Originally focused solely on environmental awareness • Today has a broader focus and markets itself as a “non-ideological” solution for frustrated voters Jim Harris • Party leader from 2003 -2006 • During his time as leader, the Greens increased their support from Canadian voters CURRENT LEADER Elizabeth May

NOTABLE LIBERALS William Lyon Mackenzie King • Longest-running political party in Canada • Late

NOTABLE LIBERALS William Lyon Mackenzie King • Longest-running political party in Canada • Late 19 th and early 20 th century values included free markets, personal responsibility, tolerant relations between French and English Canadians • After World War II, became more left-wing, advocating more active government, multiculturalism, bilingualism, internationalism, social equality • Maintained a steady hold on the prime minister’s office for most of the 1990 s, but declined rapidly in popularity starting in the early 2000 s • Conservative with money, progressive with social issues • Longest-serving Prime Minister in Canadian history (22 years) Lester B. Pearson • Won the Nobel Peace Prize • Universal health care, student loans, Canada Pension Plan Pierre Trudeau • Prevented Quebec sovereignty • Charter of Rights and Freedoms • Multiculturalism and social progressivism CURRENT LEADER Justin Trudeau

NOTABLE CONSERVATIVES John A. Mac. Donald • First Prime Minister of Canada • Founded

NOTABLE CONSERVATIVES John A. Mac. Donald • First Prime Minister of Canada • Founded in 2003, when Progressive Conservative and Reform Alliance parties merged • Historically associated with loyalty to English culture, imperialism, traditionalism • During the 1980 s, Progressive Conservative Party called for lower taxes, deregulation (less government control of business), and privatization of government services • Reform Alliance felt Progressive Conservatives were “not Conservative enough”—were more right-wing • Parties merged to avoid vote-splitting • The current Conservative Party favours low taxes, less active government, law-and-order, and a strong military—is officially neutral on social issues John Diefenbaker • Civil Rights advocate • Gained support from Western provinces for the party Brian Mulroney • Established a free trade agreement with the US • Introduced GST CURRENT LEADER Stephen Harper

ONTARIO’S POLITICAL PARTIES • Provincial parties align with the federal parties on most issues.

ONTARIO’S POLITICAL PARTIES • Provincial parties align with the federal parties on most issues. • Big issues in the most recent provincial election were the economy and transit.

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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT POLITICAL PARTIES’ VIEWS? • Get out your phone (or tablet or laptop) and go to kahoot. it