What does Canada's conservative party stand for?

Answer 1

Canadian political parties do not "Stand" for anything in particular. They do try to appeal to certain segments of voters so take certain stands on certain issues at certain times.

But ruling parties are very quick to abandon even founding beliefs to gain power.

The best example would be the Progressive Conservative party. One of the parties from Conservatives history. Since Confederation they stood for Canada and Conservative trade policy while the Liberals stood for Liberalised trade, particularly with the USA. But in the 1980's the PCs threw out over 100years of history and took Canada into Free Trade with the USA and globalsation with the world.

Today the Conservative party, which you might think would be conservative in it's trade policy with a put Canada first platform is very pro globalization and fully willing to sell Canada to the highest bidder. At the same time it wants to appeal to the masses so needs to be seen as defending Canada.

Liberals and any party thinking it can form government is the same. They may have some things they stand for but are, have to be, quick to toss them aside to gain power.

What does Canada's Conservative party stand for? Power, getting it and keeping it.

Answer 2

The Conservative Party of Canada was formed in 2003 following a merger of the Progressive Conservative Party and the Canadian Alliance.

Answer 3

They are currently the Government of Canada. Outside of this dynamic, the party itself also seeks to promote conservative values throughout Canada through various exercises and promotions.

Answer 4

Yes, Canada has had at least one conservative party since 1867.

Answer 5

Low taxes, small government, and a strong military, among other topics.