Pierre Poilievre vs Stephen Harper on the 12 Axes
Pierre Poilievre leads the Conservative Party of Canada, and Stephen Harper is a former Conservative prime minister. Both lean Private, Free, Self-reliant and toward Order, but Harper leans toward a Strong leader while Poilievre leans Democratic.
- Authority
Pierre Poilievre leans Democratic (-20), Stephen Harper leans Strong leader (+25): 45 points apart.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Pierre Poilievre | Stephen Harper | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | +50 | +50 | 0 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | +60 | +60 | 0 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | +40 | +40 | 0 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | -20 | +25 | 45 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | +60 | +50 | 10 |
| StructureLocal to Central | No record | -30 | - |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | +10 | +40 | 30 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | +20 | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | No record | No record | - |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | +30 | +30 | 0 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | No record | -60 | - |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | +30 | +55 | 25 |
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 Pierre Poilievre and Stephen Harper?
On the 8 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 89% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Authority.
Who favours more personal liberty, Pierre Poilievre or Stephen Harper?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Stephen Harper leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 5 points on average.
