List of political parties in Canada facts for kids
In Canada, a political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how the country should be run. These groups work together to elect their members to government. Once elected, they try to make their ideas into laws and policies.
Canada has different levels of government: federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal. Each level can have its own political parties.
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Federal Political Parties
Federal parties deal with issues that affect all of Canada. Think of things like national defense, immigration, and the economy across the country.
Sometimes, a federal party might have a similar name to a provincial party. However, they are often separate groups. For example, the federal Liberal Party is different from the provincial Liberal parties. One big exception is the New Democratic Party (NDP). The NDP is more connected, with most of its provincial groups sharing members with the federal party.
Here are some of the main federal political parties in Canada:
Provincial and Territorial Political Parties
Each province and territory in Canada has its own government and its own set of political parties. These parties focus on issues within their specific province or territory. This includes things like education, healthcare, and roads in their area.
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories has a special way of governing called a consensus government. This means that instead of having political parties, people run for election as independent candidates. Once elected, they work together to make decisions for the territory. There are no official political parties in the Legislative Assembly.
Nova Scotia
Like the Northwest Territories, Nunavut also uses a consensus government model. When people run for election in Nunavut, they do so as independent candidates. There are no political parties represented in the Legislative Assembly. This system helps elected members work together for the good of the territory.
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Municipal Political Parties
Most cities and towns in Canada do not have political parties for their local elections. People usually run as independent candidates for mayor or city council. However, some larger cities, like Vancouver and Montreal, do have local political parties. These parties focus on issues specific to their city.
Burnaby
In Burnaby, British Columbia, there are some local political groups:
- Burnaby Citizens Association – 4 elected members
- Burnaby Green Party – 1 elected member
There are also four independent elected members.
Montreal
Surrey
In Surrey, British Columbia, these are some local political groups:
- Safe Surrey Coalition – 5 elected members
- Surrey First – 4 elected members
Vancouver
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Partidos políticos en Canadá para niños
