Notes 3

Question 1

What does NDP stand for?

Answer 1

New Democratic Party

The NDP is a political party in Canada that evolved from the CCF.

Question 2

What was the CCF?

Answer 2

Cooperative Commonwealth Federation

The CCF was a socialist labour-centered party started in 1932.

Question 3

When was the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation founded?

Answer 3

1932

Question 4

What was the initial focus of the CCF?

Answer 4

Socialising public services

Question 5

What ideology did the CCF embrace?

Answer 5

Fabianism

Question 6

What was a significant success of the CCF during WWII?

Answer 6

Gained traction at the provincial level

Question 7

Which province had a socialist government for thirty years?

Answer 7

Saskatchewan

Question 8

What impact did the CCF have on the Liberal Party?

Answer 8

Forced the Liberal Party to shift to the left

Question 9

How did the NDP arise?

Answer 9

As a coalition between the CCF and CLC

Question 10

What does CLC stand for?

Answer 10

Canadian Labour Congress

Question 11

What was David Lewis’s suggestion for the CCF?

Answer 11

Model itself after the Labour party in England

Question 12

What was a major electoral outcome for the NDP in the 1980s?

Answer 12

Became 60% larger in vote share than the CCF

Question 13

What party emerged in the 1990s that affected the NDP’s support in the West?

Answer 13

Reform Party

Question 14

What was a consequence of the NDP’s association with the establishment?

Answer 14

Shifted allegiances away from them

Question 15

What does the term ‘content-less’ populism refer to in the context of the NDP?

Answer 15

Appealing to average Canadians rather than labouring Canadians

Question 16

What was the NDP’s significant electoral breakthrough in 2011?

Answer 16

Won 103 seats and became the official opposition

Question 17

Who became the leader of the NDP after Layton?

Answer 17

Thomas Mulcair → Jagmeet Singh

Question 18

What is a characteristic of the Canadian federal system that affects political parties?

Answer 18

Decentralisation

Question 19

What does ‘Path Dependency’ refer to in the context of regionalism?

Answer 19

Historical norms develop in specific areas

Question 20

What are the three components of culture according to Nathan Wiseman?

Answer 20

• Ideology
• Policies
• Practices

Question 21

What is one source of Western alienation?

Answer 21

Economic inequality

Question 22

What event is associated with the rise of Quebec nationalism?

Answer 22

The Quiet Revolution

Question 23

What party was founded in 1968 to represent Francophone interests in Quebec?

Answer 23

Parti Québécois

Question 24

What was the Meech Lake Accord?

Answer 24

An attempt to recognise Quebec’s distinct nationhood

Question 25

What party was established in the late 1980s to represent Quebec at the federal level?

Answer 25

Bloc Québécois

Question 26

What are the two main ideological components of the Bloc?

Answer 26

* Nationalism * Fiscal progressivism and conservatism

Question 27

What led to the decline of the Bloc after the 1995 Referendum?

Answer 27

Voter burnout regarding separation

Question 28

What is one characteristic of local party organizations (EDAs) in Canada?

Answer 28

Educate voters

Question 29

What does EDA stand for?

Answer 29

Electoral District Organisation

Question 30

What is the purpose of local party organizations?

Answer 30

* Select candidates * Organise voters for elections

Question 31

What is stratarchy in the context of Canadian political parties?

Answer 31

Sharing of authority between national and provincial levels

Question 32

What is required for an EDA to qualify?

Answer 32

* Minimal organisation * Financial officer * Registered with Election Canada

Question 33

Who typically heads the local party organization?

Answer 33

President

Question 34

What demographic dominates the leadership of local party organizations?

Answer 34

Wealthy men aged 50+

Question 35

What is at the top of the party hierarchy?

Answer 35

A President ## Footnote The President is the highest-ranking official within the party structure.

Question 36

What roles do party members serve?

Answer 36

* Provide labour for the party * A source of funding ## Footnote Party members contribute both through volunteer efforts and financial support.

Question 37

What is a significant difference at the local level regarding party leadership?

Answer 37

The number of leaders as a function of local dynamics ## Footnote Local leadership may vary significantly in size and structure depending on the region.

Question 38

What does the Liberal Party allow regarding its executive of EDAs?

Answer 38

Some non-party members can sit on the executive ## Footnote This inclusivity can lead to diverse perspectives within the party's local structures.

Question 39

What does the NDP reserve a certain number of seats for?

Answer 39

Women ## Footnote This policy aims to enhance gender representation within the party.

Question 40

What demographic is most common among EDA presidents?

Answer 40

* Wealthy * 50+ years old * Highly educated * Long-term members * All Canadian citizens * Vast majority born in Canada ## Footnote This demographic profile reflects the socio-economic status and educational background common in leadership roles.

Question 41

What motivates most EDA presidents?

Answer 41

* Concern to influence internal policy discussions * Support for a particular candidate for office ## Footnote Many EDA presidents are not politically ambitious but are driven by a desire to shape party direction.

Question 42

How is EDA leadership characterized?

Answer 42

Usually low-profile ## Footnote EDA leaders often do not seek the spotlight but rather focus on internal party functions.

Question 43

Why are resources directed only to places of competitive importance?

Answer 43

To maximize the effectiveness of the party's efforts ## Footnote This strategic allocation ensures that efforts are focused where they can yield the most significant impact.

Question 44

What are regular meetings of EDAs usually about?

Answer 44

Fundraising, not policy ## Footnote Policy decisions are typically determined by national leaders, leaving local meetings focused on financial support.

Question 45

What role do EDAs perform in candidate selection?

Answer 45

Gatekeeping role ## Footnote EDAs are responsible for finding and vetting candidates for election through formal and informal processes.

Question 46

What is the franchise–stratarchy model in Canadian political parties?

Answer 46

A trade-off between local autonomy and party discipline ## Footnote This model influences the overall structure and function of political parties in Canada.

Question 47

What tension exists in Canadian political parties?

Answer 47

Between how parties express their constituents and how governing takes place ## Footnote This reflects a conflict between grassroots representation and top-down leadership.

Question 48

What do Carty, Cross, and Yong highlight about Canadian political society?

Answer 48

It reflects an American-style political society with ethnic and regional diversity, youth, mobility, etc., but with old-world style European institutions ## Footnote This observation emphasizes the unique blend of cultural influences on Canadian politics.