Compare and contrast the domestic policies of St Laurent and Diefenbaker.

The question requires that candidates give an account of the similarities and differences in the domestic policies of St Laurent and Diefenbaker, referring to both throughout. They may choose to address the comparisons and contrasts in discrete groups, or they may choose to focus on individual arguments; no approach is specified. St Laurent, leader of the liberal party, was prime minister from 1948 until 1957, while conservative Diefenbaker’s ministry lasted from 1957 until 1963. For similarities, candidates may argue that both increased pensions, promoted economic growth and advocated Canadian expansion; St Laurent by adding Newfoundland and Diefenbaker by promoting settlement of the Canadian North. Differences could be in fiscal policy and in openness to foreign investment. Both similarities and differences must be clearly indicated, but there does not need to be an equal number of each.