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Liberal.ca: The Liberal Party of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource outlines the Liberal Party's political platform and strategies for implementation. A wealth of information is provided through text, original documents, and multimedia.
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Communist Party of Canada (Marxist Leninist)

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada has an open and democratic electoral system. There are a variety of political parties officially recognized by Elections Canada that have roots in non-democratic traditions. Nevertheless, in Canada, this parties are free to offer...
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Green Party of Canada/parti Vert Du Canada, Gpc/pvc

For Students 9th - 10th
Increasingly the Green Party has been successful in democratic politics in Canada. The Greens are a party that has comparable parties in Europe and the United States. The party is primarily interested in maintaining sustainable...
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Libertarian Party of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
The Libertarian Party of Canada is a party that articulates a political ideology where a government is restrained and people are "free" to pursue property rights and personal "freedom". It is a small party that attempts to run candidates...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Bloc Quebecois

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the formation of the Bloc Quebecois and how this new political party would influence Canadian politics.
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Young Liberals of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Political parties in Canada have a separate membership category for young people. Traditionally young people between the ages of 16-30 years old are members of the Youth wing. Lower fees for membership and activities targeted for the...
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Statement by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Identifying Members of His Political Party

For Students 9th - 10th
View the statement by Sir Wilfrid Laurier identifying members of his political party.
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Wikipedia: Reform Party of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the rise of the Reform Party in Canada, its history, and where it started.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Joe Clark

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the life and political career of Joe Clark. Explains why he was a successful politician and what he accomplished as Prime Minister.
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Wikipedia: Preston Manning

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background and political information about Preston Manning. Explains how he came to be the first leader of the Reform Party of Canada.
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Wikipedia: Rene Levesque

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents information about the life of Rene Levesque and how he influenced the Parti Quebecois.
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Wikipedia: John Turner

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a biography of Prime Minister John Turner and what he was able to accomplish with his time in office.
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Bbc News: Stephen Harper

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a brief profile of Stephen Harper who became Canada's Prime Minister in 2006.
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Portrait: Louis Joseph Papineau.

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Library & Archives of Canada's Canadian Confederation website introduces Louis-Joseph Papineau. It follows his rise to political prominence and leadership of the Patriot Party. Included is related links and a portrait.