Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Compassionate Conservatism, Hugh Segal, Robert Stanfield
6 May 2015
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Traditional conservatives don"t have faith in people to lead. State can be used as a tool to make desired changes; stems from an observation made after the industrial revolution with the big gap between rich and poor. In canada, we have paternalistic conservatism (health care, education, etc. ) but liberal conservatism is much more prevalent. State should take a back seat but should act to ensure citizens" basic needs are met. Robert stanfield (1914-2003): the greatest prime minister canada never had, due to trudeau; lacked charisma. Hugh segal (1950-): opposed to poverty; ought to let people decide how to spend their money (focus on individualism) 10-15% of population live under the poverty line; these people are more likely to drop out of school, less chance of contributing to society, unemployment, illness, family problems, crime, addiction, etc. ; solution is a basic income law (,000) so the state won"t have to play an active role, since welfare programs would end.
