Lecture 5 Flashcards
1
Q
what is regionalism
A
an allegiance or psychological connection to a territory with its own unique political characteristics
2
Q
what are the roots of western alienation
A
- national resources
- national engird policy
- idealogical considerations
- political marginalization
- economic + financial considerations + equalization
3
Q
what are the manifestations of western alienation
A
- reform party
- senate reform
- Alberta “firewall”
4
Q
key elements of albertan politics
A
- populism
- distinctive political economy
- conservative dynasties: form social credit to the progressive conservative party
- rise and fall of wild rose
- surprise win of the ndp
5
Q
Newfoundland politics
A
- not a ‘Maritime’ or ‘Atlantic’ province – carries its own unique distinct identity
- 1948 + 1949 referendums
- political economy
- demographic challenge
- two party system
- personalization of politics
6
Q
Saskatchewan Politics
A
- resource dependency
- birthplace of the cooperative commonwealth federation
- birthplace of the country health system
- Saskatchewan party
