Political Parties members of political parties share a common set of beliefs beliefs together form an ideology left-wing, right wing ideologies are the basis of political parties
Left Wing Right Wing Big ideas: Equality, Progress Example policies health care, education, unemployment insurance, gay marriage Big ideas: Freedom, Tradition Example policies lower taxes, support for business, support for military
Conservative Right wing One of the big two parties supports lower taxes, less government spending, balance the budget (lower debt)
Liberal Centrist / left wing Have formed the most governments in Canada’s history Often famous for compromise (Laurier, Pearson, Trudeau)
NDP Left wing Historically connected to unions Have never formed federal government
Green Furthest left wing Environmental issues a priority Historically very few seats
Bloq Quebecois Only runs in Quebec Want to separate from Canada
Homework Explain the differences between Canada’s major political parties in terms of policies, philosophies, and priorities. (Paragraph: 150 - 250 words) Choose to discuss the issues that are most important to YOU. http://www.icanparty.ca/en/federal-2015/