Political Parties

Today we are looking at political parties.  Since you will be old enough to vote in the next election, it may be useful to know a little about the options. 

Provincial  

For each of the main political parties answer the following questions.  Here are some links to help

BC Liberals
BC NDP
BC Green
BC Conservatives

1. What is the party name?
2. Who is the leader right now?
3. Describe their 'platform', what they plan to do, what their views are.  It may help to think of the following:
Heathcare
education
taxes
the environment
social services (welfare etc)
balancing the budget
4. Where on the political spectrum is the party

Federal 

Conservatives
Liberals
NDP
Green


Same as with Provincial  

1. What is the party name?
2. Who is the leader right now?
3. Describe their 'platform', what they plan to do, what their views are.  It may help to think of the following:
Military
Heathcare
education
taxes
the environment
social services (welfare etc)
balancing the budget
4. Where on the political spectrum is the party