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This article marks the first lecture in a series about Canadian political parties. These lectures will explore the history of major parties in Canada, their political successes and failures, and the unique features of each political party.

My goal for this course is to explore these parties in depth and consider them from a number of different perspectives. To meet this goal, I will also be seeking input from notable members of each of the major parties. They are akin to field experts, and I believe their opinions are valuable.

For those of you who do not know, my name is Sperry and I am the current Party President of EPIC – one of Canada’s major political parties. I have been a member of eRepublik for one year, and have been involved in Canadian politics since my first week in the game. I have served as a Party President once before, as well as a term in Congress (which, incidentally, I am looking to do again today). I consider inter-party relations to be a key tenet in my eRepublik philosophy, and I would like to extend my dearest thanks to JB Furglar and the University for allowing me this opportunity.

Briefly, what this course will cover:

1) The DAL (Democratic Action League) – Originally known as the Royal Feudalist Party, the DAL has carried its current name since March 2009. It is also – by far – Canada’s largest political party.
2) The CPF (Canadian Progressive Front) – One of Canada’s oldest political parties and also one of the largest, the CPF tends to perform very well in Congress elections.
3) The UN (Union Nationale) – Founded in late 2009, the UN is Canada’s only major political party to successfully emphasize Canadian Francophone participation in the political world.
4) The CEP (Canadian Empire Party) – A right-wing military party, the CEP places considerable emphasis on the importance of military-savvy politicians. The CEP has seen considerable success in recent months, consistent with is shifting popularity.
5) EPIC (Egalitarian Party of Independent Canadians) – The youngest of the major parties, it is also the smallest in the Top 5. The CNC and CSD merged to form EPIC, and will also be discussed.
6) The CPP (Canadian Paradox Party) – By far the oldest of the major parties, it is also the only one to omit its political views from its name. Despite considerable success in the past, the CPP is currently in decline.
7) Minor Political Parties – From the Socialists to the Bloc, Canada has an array of minor parties. While some exist only “for the lulz”, many are serious attempts at good government and political leadership.
😎 Congress – A look at the development of Canadian Congress since October 2008. One of the 3 democratic votes in the game mechanics, Congress is arguably the most important for political parties.
9) Recent Trends – Now that you know who the major players are, it’s time to see how they’ve been doing lately. This lecture covers the successes and failures of all the parties since June 15, 2010.

If there’s something missing that you would like to see added, let me know! If you would like to contribute your perspective on any one of these parties, please PM me!

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Cheers;
~Sperry