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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

Jake Fuss: What’s in a name? When it comes to political parties, not much (The Hub)

According to recent Canadian history, partisan branding has little to do with the actual policies implemented by governments, and it can cause real electoral problems when citizens make assumptions based on party brand. Consider the recent examples of the provincial NDP in British Columbia, the federal Liberal Party, and Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives. All three governments have rapidly increased spending, consistently borrowed money, and either raised taxes or failed to meaningfully lower them. Let’s start with the BC NDP ... CLICK HERE for the full story

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