POLS 2910 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Distinct Society, Charter Of The French Language, Compact Theory
21 Dec 2016
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Horowitz uses hartz"s theory to differentiate between canada and the usa: those who objected to us values came to canada and brought with them other values like collectivism, elitism. Since the canadian confederation was an agreement between french and english, Quebec should be given special veto powers, and that any constitutional change should be done with approval of these two groups or at least with approval of quebec. Advocates withdrawal of government from economic policy; strong state which can promote traditional social values and regulate social behaviour like abortion, gay rights, same sex marriage. Reduce role of government through privatization, deregulation. Neo-conservatism emerged out of 1980s stagflation economic crises in keynesian government: major ideological shift. Central economic and political strategy of the conservative party under john a. According to policy, canada levied high tariffs on imported goods to shield canadian manufacturers from american competition. Lasted from 1878 to end of ww2.
