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Political Figures of Canada

Leaders, thinkers and campaigners from Canada, born between 1815 and 1971, each placed on the 12 axes of the 12 Axes Political Test from their own speeches, writings and record. Sources are on every profile.

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Each dot is one figure: economic views across, the mean of the civil and society axes up and down. Hover or tap a dot for the name.

5Economic left
4Near the economic centre
5Economic right

Up and down the compass: 5 on the authority side, 4 near the middle and 5 on the liberty side.

Heads of state and government

In order of office

Legislators and politicians

In order of birth

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Which Canadian Prime Minister Are You?

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Which political figures from Canada are on PoliticalTests?

14 figures from Canada, born between 1815 and 1971, including 12 heads of state or government. Each has a profile with sources. Leaders still active in politics are not included.

Where do figures from Canada sit on the political compass?

On the economic axis, 5 sit on the left, 4 near the centre and 5 on the right. Up and down the compass, 5 are on the authority side, 4 near the middle and 5 on the liberty side.

How are these positions worked out?

Each person is placed on the 12 axes of the 12 Axes Political Test from their own speeches, writings, votes and record in office, with sources on every profile page. The compass shows two of those measures: economic views across, and the mean of the civil and society axes up and down. The placements describe stated positions, not character or success in office.

Where can I compare all Canadian prime ministers?

The page Political Views of Canadian Prime Ministers puts every one of them on one compass and lists them in order of office.

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