Canadian Political Parties - Ideology Breakdown

Examine Canada policy should review all political parties Canadian federal and provincial. However, the inconsistency between these levels of Government can be understandable confusing for some, especially youth and newcomers to this great country. If you want to get a quick an easy an overview of the political parties in Canada, you came to the right place.

This article sets out in simple terms is true and deliberately federal political parties in Canada ideologies and provides a brief summary of each. It is intended to be simple and non-exhaustive. It is intended to serve as a quick reference.

I think that it is best for people who doesn't know anything about Canadian politics but who want to learn first look at Canadian federal parties. These parties are part of political parties, as the majority of federal parties have provincial weapons as well. However, the main parts of some provinces are not associated with any party federal, although they may have ties to a specific federal party.

To keep things simple focus strictly on federal parties. There are five major political parties in Canada and this piece will provide a brief summary of each.

Conservative party (the current Government)

Ideology:
-conservatism
-social and fiscal conservatism
-derecho-libertarismo, market economy
Leader: Stephen Harper - Premier Canada
Summary: In the classical political spectrum, conservative Canada falls on the right to the center-right. Existing seats in the House of Commons: 143

Liberal Party

Ideology:
-The 'third way'
-liberalism
-social liberalism
-moderate politics, mixed economy
Leader: Michael Ignatieff
Summary: The official opposition in the Parliament. Canada ruled during most of the 20th century. Widely regarded as the center-left centre across the political spectrum. Existing seats in the House of Commons: 77

Do block

Ideology:
-social democracy
-Sovereignty Quebec
-Socialist nationalism
-nominate candidates in Quebec only
Leader: Gilles Duceppe
Summary: Third largest number of seats in the House of Commons. The vast majority of members and supporters block advocate Quebec Canada are separated and become an independent nation. Party falls on the left wing of the political spectrum. Existing seats in the House of Commons: 47

New Democratic Party

Ideology:
-social democracy
-populism
-democratic socialism
-Policy of the "new left"
Leader: Jack Layton
Summary: Is considered a "Progressive Party" when it comes to the political spectrum, the party would fall somewhere between the left and center-left though it is a little closer to the center-left. However, the NDP is more to the left of the Liberals. Existing seats in the House of Commons: 36

Green Party

Ideology:
-Green policy
-see "green policy"
Leader: Elizabeth mayo
Summary: in 2009 the Greens are poll average 8 to 12%. While technically Greens have factions that are on all sides of the political spectrum, Canada Green Party ideology considered widely left wing. Existing seats in the House of Commons: none.

I hope this has been useful for anyone interested in understanding the basics of Canadian political parties. Thanks for reading!

The author, Tyler, closely follows the Canadian political system has written extensively on Canadian political parties.