Conservatism In Canada

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I will be writing my research paper on the fade of conservatism in Canada. Conservatism is a political view that is based off tradition, such as religion and power, and opposed to change. Though there are different kinds of conservatism in Canada, such as Alberta or Quebec conservatism, this essay will be specific to federal conservatism. The essay will focus on modern day conservatism with a touch of history.
This topic is perfect for research due to the different views there is on Conservatism, especially whether it is an ideology. I personally believe Conservatism is an ideology, in the sense that they have consistent views on social values. These shared conservative social values will be the main topic of this essay and how I believe they have no …show more content…

There will be focus of the influence of neo-conservatism and how it has been rejected, to a certain degree, in Canada. This will lead into the importance of Stephen Harper and the creation of the conservative party, connecting with the topic of the progressive party. The discussion of Stephen Harper’s government will show how there are still many traditional social values that are progressive but there are more that are beginning to lose their importance. Reflecting on the topics previously discussed, I will pose the idea of multiple points in Canadian political history that were “turning points” for the decline of conservatism. This will bring me to reflect on present-day government in Canada and the future of conservatism in Canada. There are various academic books that will compliment my research and the point I am trying to get across. I am hoping to find resources that will bring my thoughts and ideas into context. So far I have obtained books that examine history of the topic, conservatism as an ideology, and the shift of politics within

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