Different Parties
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New Democrat Party (NDP)
New Democrat Party is founded during the Great Depression of Canada; however, it is not well known until 1961. This party is classified as too “fringe” or “radical”; therefore, it does not receive enough support. NDP is stuck in the margins until 1990. In that year, many have predicted that this party will abolish due to the lack of seats. In 2011 federal election, the number of seats have skyrocketed from 37 to 102 in one night. Most of this credit is given to Jack Layton (1950-2011).
New Democratic Party is on the left side of the spectrum because they believe in high taxes for the wealthy and large corporations. This party strongly supports skilled workers and unions like teachers, nurses and government employees. This action shows that NDP is leaning on the left.
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Bloc Québécois (BQ)
The Bloc Québécois is a party in Canada; nevertheless, only citizens in Quebec can vote for them. Since Quebec speaks french and the rest of Canada does not, they want to separate. They are classified as the “separatists”. This party is founded by Lucien Bouchard (1938-) in 1990.
The Québécois is considered as a left wing party not only because Quebec is classified as the leftest province in North America, they also support equality and equal rights. Their actions are very similar to the NDP.
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Green Party
The Green Part is founded in 1983. The former leader Jim Harris (1961-) and the present leader Elizabeth May (1953-) have turned the Green Party from just focusing on the environment to one of the centres of the political spetrum. They also believe in ecology, social justice and non-violence.
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Liberal Party
The Liberal Party is the oldest and historically, the most accomplished party in Canada.
The most successful leader was Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) because he have won many elections. The current Liberal Prime Minister is Justin Trudeau.
This party is on the conservative side of the spectrum; however, it increases and supports conformity. They agree with abortion rights, gay marriages and immigration. They disagree with healthcare. All in all, this party is in the centre of the political spectrum.
Progressive Conservatives
The first leader of this party is John A. Macdonalds. The Progressive is created by a group of farmers because in 1920, the farm industry is ignored. They do not have a plan for managing the government. In 2003 the members of the party have voted to dissolve the Progressive Conservatives party and join the New Conservatives Party.
For more information, please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_Conservative_Party_of_Canada
Reform Party
The Reform Party is founded by Preston Mining (1942-) in 1987. It is very similar to conservatives; therefore, it also merged with the Conservative Party.
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Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative party of Canada is the newest party which is established on December 7, 2003. It includes the Reform Party and the Progressive Conservative Party. The current leader of the Conservative Party is Stephen Harper. They believe in low taxes, low regulations and privatizing large industries. This will make Canada richer and more prosperous.
For more information, please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservative_Party_of_Canada
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