The effects of state subventions to political parties : a case study of the Green Party of Canada
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Date
2007
Authors
Lambert, Lois Anne (Lisa)
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Arts and Science, 2007
Abstract
State subventions to parties have been introduced in many Western democratic states
with little discussion about the effect that such payments from a state to a political party
have on the party. Political scientists, though, have conducted a lively debate about the
effect of these state subventions on parties and party systems. With the introduction of
state subventions in Canada, there is a significant opportunity to study the effects of the
subsidy on parties. This thesis is a case study of the Green Party of Canada during the
first three years after the introduction of state subventions to parties. The Green Party of
Canada offers us a unique opportunity to see a party emerge from fringe status with the
assistance of a state subvention to the party. There are many important findings we can
draw from this party’s experience of the state subvention.
Description
ix, 128 leaves ; 29 cm.
Keywords
Dissertations, Academic , Green Party of Canada , Political parties -- Canada , Subsidies -- Canada