1. Canada's Political Parties

2. Canada’s Main Political Parties
Conservative Party of Canada
New Democratic Party (NDP)
Liberal Party of Canada
Bloc Quebecois
Green Party

3. Other Political Parties
Communist Party of Canada
Christian Heritage Party
Canada Action Party
Natural Law Party
Libertarian Party
ETC

4. One issue of your choice:
Should marijuana be de-criminalized?
Should the government censor the arts?
Should the government fund day care?
Should we accept more or fewer immigrants?
Should we have closer ties with the US?
Should we have closer ties with Britain? (ie. what should we do with the monarchy?)
Should we have a carbon tax?
ETC - you may come up with another question
Research the parties’ positions on the issue of your choice…

5. Current Division of Seats
□ Liberal Party (183)
□ Conservative Party (97)
□ New Democratic Party (44)
□ Bloc Québécois (3)
□ Groupe Parlementaire Québécois (7)
□ Green Party (1)
□ Independent (2)
□ Vacant (1)

6. Results by Ridings

7. Liberal Party of Canada
Who’s the Leader of the Liberal Party?
Main Ideology- Liberalism
Justin Trudeau

8. Taxation
-keep same or raise
Economics
-some interference is necessary, but still a free market

9. Social
-more
Tradition vs. change
-change if most want it
Crime
-address crime through social programs

10. Healthcare
-no privatization
Environment
-need more action to respond to climate change
Military
-some increase, but less involvement, especially with the US

11. Conservative Party of Canada
Who’s the Leader of the Conservative Party?
Main Ideology: Conservatism
Andrew Scheer

12. Taxation
-lower taxes (especially business taxes)
Economics
-as little interference as possible

13. Social
-less social programs
Tradition vs. change
-promote “family values”
Crime
-tougher punishments

14. Healthcare
-interested in some privatization
Environment
-some “green” programs, but not at the expense of the economy
Military
-increase spending; use military more around the world

15. New Democratic Party Who’s the Leader of the New Democratic Party?
Main Ideology- Socialism
Jagmeet Singh

16. Taxation
-higher, especially for businesses
Economics
-more intervention; government should own major industries

17. Social
-many more ie. universal day care
Tradition vs. change
-change – some support of euthanasia
Crime
-address crime through social programs

18. Healthcare
-no privatization; prioritize health
Environment
-immediate action; big priority
Military
-decrease spending and intervention; stick to peacekeeping

19. Bloc Québécois Who’s the Leader of the Bloc Québécois?
Main Ideology- Socialism/Liberalism
Mario Beaulieu

20. Taxation
-higher
Economics
-main focus is QUEBEC – what is good for the province; will always promote their interets

21. Social
-more programs
Tradition vs. change
-change – want Quebec to separate from Canada
Crime
-address crime through social programs

22. Healthcare
-want an independent system in Quebec
Environment
-important, but don’t want Quebeckers to pay for solutions outside of Quebec (ie. Alberta oil sands)
Military
-moderate spending

23. Green Party Who’s the Leader of the Green Party?
Main Ideology- Socialism
Elizabeth May

24. Taxation
-higher; add a carbon tax to reduce dependence on fossil fuels
Economics
-should develop a “green” economy by investing in a National Clean Tech/Energy Program

25. Social
-more programs – need to improve quality of life
Tradition vs. change
-government should not legislate morality (right and wrong)
Crime
-address crime through social programs

26. Healthcare
-expand to include coverage for physiotherapy, prescriptions, etc
Environment
-TOP priority; more government involvement
Military
-less active; pressure NATO allies to get rid of nuclear weapons

27. Important Note
Each individual MP does not necessarily have the same views as his or her party.
It is vital that you find out what the views of the candidates are before voting.

28. Party Discipline Each party requires that its own MPs vote the same
If an MP does not “toe the party line,” that MP may be given fewer responsibilities, be back-benched, or even be kicked out of the party
Occasionally parties will allow their MPs to vote their conscience – a free vote (ie. Private member’s bill)
Do you think party discipline is necessary?

29. Application Journal writing: www.votecompass.cbc.ca/federal
Journal: (be sure to put your title, name, course code)
Which party did vote compass say that you most
closely aligned with? (What were the percents?)
2. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
Which of the 5 major political parties would you
support and why?
4. Where do the 4 parties stand on 2 issues based on research done on: you-need-to-know-about-the-parties- platformshttps://nationalpost.com/news/politics/ever ything-you-need-to-know-about-the-parties-platforms you-need-to-know-about-the-parties-platforms

30. Discussion
How do Christians decide who to vote for?