John A. Macdonald vs Wilfrid Laurier on the 12 Axes
John A. Macdonald was Canada's first prime minister, and Wilfrid Laurier was its first French Canadian prime minister and Macdonald's later rival. Both lean Self-reliant on Welfare, but they split on Structure and Trade, with Macdonald leaning Central and Protected and Laurier leaning Local and Global.
- Trade
John A. Macdonald leans Protected (+65), Wilfrid Laurier leans Global (-40): 105 points apart.
- Structure
John A. Macdonald leans Central (+65), Wilfrid Laurier leans Local (-30): 95 points apart.
- Security
John A. Macdonald leans Order (+45), Wilfrid Laurier leans Liberty (-10): 55 points apart.
- Religion
John A. Macdonald leans Religious (+30), Wilfrid Laurier leans Secular (-15): 45 points apart.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | John A. Macdonald | Wilfrid Laurier | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | +15 | +30 | 15 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | 0 | +35 | 35 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | +45 | +45 | 0 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | +10 | -20 | 30 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | +45 | -10 | 55 |
| StructureLocal to Central | +65 | -30 | 95 |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | +50 | +20 | 30 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | +30 | -15 | 45 |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | No record | No record | - |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | +75 | +35 | 40 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | +65 | -40 | 105 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | +20 | -15 | 35 |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are John A. Macdonald and Wilfrid Laurier?
On the 11 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 73% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Trade, Structure, Security, Religion.
Who is more economically left-wing, John A. Macdonald or Wilfrid Laurier?
John A. Macdonald sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 17 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, John A. Macdonald or Wilfrid Laurier?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Wilfrid Laurier leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 60 points on average.