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The Changing Face of Conservatism in Canada: What Does It Mean Today?

Jul 23

What does it mean to be conservative in Canada today? Is the political movement still defined by fiscal responsibility and limited government, or has it evolved into something else?

In this episode of Change My Mind, Lynda Steele sits down with Brian Lee Crowley, founder of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, to explore the issue through the lens of a longtime conservative public policy thinker.

Together, they discuss how conservatism has changed and what those changes could mean for Canadian politics. They also examine the forces shaping today's movement, from regional tensions to political polarization to the growing influence of cultural issues.

Rather than asking whether these changes are good or bad, the conversation explores why many Canadians, including some longtime conservatives, feel uncertain about what conservatism stands for today. It considers how the movement is balancing tradition with transformation, and what its evolution may mean for the country's future.

As always, Change My Mind isn't about winning an argument. It's about asking better questions, listening with curiosity and considering different perspectives before deciding where you stand.

No debate. No winning. Just talking it through.


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