The Realization of the Main Principles of Canadian Conservatism Under the Conservative Goverrnment of Brian Mulroney during the 1980S-1990S

This article is an attempt to describe the essence and the stages of Canadian conservatism as an ideology, and the realization of its principles in the activity of the Brian Mulroney government in 1984-1993. The ultimate goal of this paper is to analyze the reasons for the success of the Progressive Conservative party during the general elections of 1984 and 1988, as well as to draw attention to Conservative decisions aimed at resolving the question of Quebec (the Meechlake and the Charlotettown accords), and to clarify the major directions of the party's activity to enhance its social and regional electoral base during the above mentioned period.

conservatism, Brian Mulroney, the constitutional reform, , the general elections, the adaptation