SOCA02H3 Lecture : Politics - Chapter 14 Notes.docx
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In 1988, the liberals were leading the polls with 43% of the popular vote until 100 hours before the first votes were cast, a little known organization, the canadian alliance for trade and job. With a campaign budget larger than that of the 2 opposition parties combined, catjo funded a media blitz promoting the pcs and their free trade policies. Catjo argued that if goods and services could be bought and sold across the border without hindrance, and capital invested without restraint, good jobs would proliferate and canada"s future would be assured. Before the media blitz, 54% opposed free trade but on election day, the progressive. Conservatives won with 43% of the vote and a mere 6 weeks later, nafta was implemented. Catjo was backed by the business council on national issues, an organization comprising the ceos of 150 of canada"s leading corporations; ppl with a clear stake in free trade. Politics by other means war and terrorism.
