Political Parties Project
Work with a partner to research one of the political parties on
the following list. Your research will answer the following questions:
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Who is the leader? Find biographical information about him/her.
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What are four fundamental convictions of this party?
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What are the objectives of this party for Canada?
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Briefly summarize the history of the party.
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Where do you place this party on the political spectrum? Explain why.
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Does this party have official party status in parliament? Explain
why or why not.
Create a chart to summarize the party's position on each of the following
issues:
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role of government in the economy
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environment
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social services
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national debt
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health care
In your opinion, is this party capable of guiding the destiny of
Canada in the 21st century? Why or why not? Is the leader a
suitable choice for Prime Minister? Why or why not?
List of parties: