A Canadian federal party stance refers to the positions and policies that a political party in Canada takes on a range of issues. The stances of the major political parties in Canada on key issues can vary significantly. For example, the Liberal Party of Canada is generally considered to be a center-left party, and the New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Green party are considered to be left-leaning. In contrast, the Conservative Party of Canada is generally considered to be a center-right party. Overall, the stances of Canadian federal parties on key issues are an important factor in shaping the direction of the country and the decisions made by the government. These stances can also influence the outcome of elections and the ability of parties to form a government. The information below reflects the party platforms of 2021, and displays a picture of the leaders during the 2021 race. Since the federal re-election of the Liberals, the Conservative party is now headed by Pierre Poilievre, and the Green’s reinstated Elizabeth May as their party leader.

From: Government of Canada

Liberal Party Platform

• Key Actions taken since 2015
• National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence (2020)
• Support for 2SLGBTQIA+
• Support For Indigenous Communities
• Ending Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct, and Gender-Based Violence in the Military
• Justice and Gun Violence
• Other Re-Election Promises that seek to address GBV in Canada

Conservative Party Platform

• Goals
• Protecting Victims
• Supporting Victims
• Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
• Community Security and Online Hate
• Indigenous Self-Determination

From: Wikimedia Commons

From: The Tyee

New Democratic Party (NDP) Platform

• Goals
• Advancing Gender Equity
• Indigenous Reconciliation
• Upholding 2SLGBTQIA+ rights
• Justice

Green Party Platform

• Advancing Gender Equality
• Indigenous Rights to Self-Determination
• Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ Rights
• Protecting Sex Workers
• Seniors
• Other Initiatives that address GBV

From: Maclean’s