Discussion: Libertarian Party of Canada

The Libertarian party of Canada offers the one of the most comprehensive yet eloquent approaches to the philosophy of liberty.

Yet, they are not widely recognized even as a legitimate minor party.

Why, in a parliamentary system where smaller parties can have degrees of electoral success, has the LPC not become a major player?

For those who don't know, The New Democratic Party is the (more) socialistic party of Canada. They are too radical to achieve an electoral majority, but they steal enough votes from the Liberal Party that the Liberal Party has to compromise with them.

What will it take for the LPC to be to the Tories, what the NDP is to the Liberal Party?

Eric Sharp,
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