The Conservatives mention civil society more in their platform than any other party. Why?

Author Brennan Doherty
Conservatism looks favourably on civil society, non-profits, and charities as ways of providing social services without the overhead of universal government programs.

Why It Matters

The Conservatives are neck-and-neck with the Liberals in preliminary election polling. How they think about the sector, should they win, could determine the likelihood of partnerships with the government and funding opportunities for civil society organizations.

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