Patronage can be viewed as good or bad. Political patronage frequently involves Federal Governor in Council appointments (which are typically made on the advice of cabinet), appointing campaign staff to an official’s office staff, or appointing party loyalists to the senate and judiciary (Lemieux and Noël, 2006). Many Canadians consider patronage an illegal activity that must cease. However, it is vital to the political system. In fact, patronage was essential to the building of the country (Stevens, 2017).
One scandal that involved patronage was the Pacific scandal which occurred in 1872. A donation of $360,000 was given to the Conservatives for the general election in return for Sir Hugh Allan being granted the contract to build the Canadian
One scandal that involved patronage was the Pacific scandal which occurred in 1872. A donation of $360,000 was given to the Conservatives for the general election in return for Sir Hugh Allan being granted the contract to build the Canadian