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Recently Brian Lilley has started a discussion of what conservatism is as an ideology in Canada. Now I could write an article on what I believe the roots of conservatism are in Canada. Instead I want to open the question up to all Blogging Tories. What do you think are the roots of Canadian conservatism? You can leave any comments or questions below.
This morning, Richard Ciano launch his platform in the race to become the next president of the Ontario PC Party. You can check it out in detail here , the gist of the platform is empowering the grassroots, along with continuing to build a strong foundation for the party to fight the next election. The plan deals with several key areas of responsibility for the next president. Although what might strike a chord with delegates is the pledge to put transparency and accountability first. In addition , placing power back in the hands of local riding associations who will be active participants in choosing their next candidate. These are all excellent proposals aimed at reinvigorating the volunteers and supporters for what promises to be some hard work ahead in 2012. Ciano is on the right track. It is time to win for Ontario.
Today the Harper government announced plans to officially celebrate the upcoming diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Canadian government has unveiled a $7.5-million plan to celebrate next year’s 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s time on the throne, a moment hailed Tuesday by Heritage Minister James Moore as a “rare” chance to honour the 85-year-old monarch’s “dedicated service to our country,” and to give her subjects in Canada a refresher course on “the important role of the Canadian Crown.”
The conservative party is definitely putting historical and cultural institutions on the agenda in Ottawa.
