Royal Commission to probe Canada's entire taxation stricture and recommend reforms. Second Traps-Canada highway and an oil transport pipe line similar to the existing natural gas ;; pipe line, bridging West and East of Canada. Modernization of secondary industries under- written by government. - Expansion of export credit facilities to compete with foreign like services. Special incentives to attract industries not now in Canada and expansion of existing industries manufacturing goods now largely imported. Continued progress in establishing a national electric power grid. Improvement of inter-city commuter transport.6 Expansion of harbour and wharf construction. An integrated national plan for best use of land and water by establishing federal-provincial water boards. y Acreage payments to prairie farmers will be made permanent. Extension of the rapidly growing technical and vocational school training to include those' too young to retire but too old to work competitively. Providing investment extension whereby the small investor can share in the development of Canada. Expanding the present growing program of export marketing. Expanding the present Social Justice program to include a contributory retirement plan to supplement $65 per month old age pension. Establishment of an Atlantic development board to expand economic opportunities for. the seaside provinces. Building of a nine-mile causeway to link New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. We do not intend to expand or allow the expansion of nuclear weapons beyond those who have them. We want disarmament. With the United States and its overwhelming nuclear power there should be-no wider expansion of nuclear weapons and our purpose should be to achieve disarmament with some kind of inspection everywhere in the world.  SECURITY IN EMPLOYMENT  A New Democratic government will ensure that automation or technological change affecting employment will be introduced in an orderly and planned way. Retraining and maximum assistance during industrial transition will be provided.  Standards of employment will be improved through a National Labour Code enacted jointly by the federal and provincial governments, ensuring adequate minimum wages, with equal pay for equal work a five day, 40-hour week a minimum of two weeks vacation with pay each year full protection of the right of association and union security  HELP FOR THE CONSUMER  A New Democratic government will take immediate steps to safeguard the purchasing power of the consumer dollar. It will  enact legislation to prohibit unscrupulous promotion and pricing techniques  fix limits on interest rates charged on consumer credit  undertake a research program on and quality study of consumer goods  encourage consumer co-operatives and credit unions  A FAIR FARM INCOME  The farm policies of a New Democratic government will maintain the family farm as the cornerstone of Canada's agricultural community constitute a system of producer marketing boards organized on a commodity basis provide a parity price level for farm products, to raise farm income provide farmers with capital assistance to take advantage of new farming techniques and equipment encourage greater use of co-operatives in distribution and processing  EDUCATION  In order that the provinces and municipalities can meet their obligations in the field of education, a New Democratic government will make the necessary financial arrangements with the provinces to enable them to provide free education at all levels to those who can benefit from it adequate allowances new and better schools, vocational training centres and universities better training facilities and fair salary standards  INCOME FOR RETIREMENT  Retired citizens will be assured of a greater share in Canada's abundance. A New Democratic government will immediately increase the old age pension to $75 a month. This will be available to everyone at age 65, with no means test introduce a supplementary, portable, contributory pension make periodic adjustments to these payments recognizing increased productivity and changed living costs  CO-OPERATIVE FEDERALISM  A New Democratic government will give Canada's federal system a new and vigorous impetus. Greater understanding and co-operation between the federal and provincial governments will be ensured bye Department of federal-provincial Relations sufficient funds for provinces to carry out their constitutional responsibilities freely-negotiated joint federal-provincial programs for the general welfare of Canadians freedom for provinces to remain outside joint programs, without preventing other provinces from going ahead a Commission of Enquiry on Canadian Federalism and BiCulturalism Wherever education, language and like provincial rights are concerned, a province not participating in a joint program will not forego its right to equivalent funds  CO-OPERATION FOR PEACE  Canada can play a vital role in preserving world peace. In international affairs, a New Democratic government willwork to strengthen the united Nations and its agencies give dynamic leadership in the promotion of s universal disarmament, which has become an - essential condition of human survival  reject nuclear weapons for Canada, oppose their e extension to any other country, and work fully with other non-nuclear nations to this end support the forces of freedom against all forms of totalitarianism seek a reappraisal and change of NATO's policies and objectives, to make NATO an effective instrument for peace assist the development and economic growth of newly independent countries steadily enlarge Canada's program of economic aid, loans and technical assistance to underdeveloped countries, to two per cent of the national income.  INDUSTRY  A program to locate industry-if necessary, a whole new industrial complex-in communities which today face the prospect of continued economic distress. Through genuine incentives to industries seeking new sites, by lending money at low interest rates for the initiation of industrial and manufacturing projects, and by a massive push in new public investment.  INVESTMENT  Investment capital will be directed into those public and private endeavours which contribute to the growth of Canada as a whole. A Development Fund will give all Canadians a chance to invest and participate in their country's development.  FOREIGN CAPITAL  American subsidiaries operating in Canada will be prevented from making economic decisions for us. Canada will continue to need large amounts of foreign investment capital, but those who invest must not be permitted to determine our policies.  HOUSING  Pleasant and well-built homes at a price a family can afford, with low-interest mortgage loans and low down payments, and good homes and apartments at low rents.  THE RIGHT TO HEALTH  Medical science has made remarkable progress over the past 50 years. Today the modern doctor is able to perform what would have been regarded as miracles only half a century ago.  At the same time, the cost of medical care has increased tremendously, and this cost is something for which the average family cannot budget in advance. Illness cannot be foreseen. Consequently, even a family with a fairly good income can find itself in serious financial difficulties when faced with heavy doctor bills. This is all the more true if the patient happens to be the breadwinner of the family.  Canada must adopt some means of protecting the individual and his family against the financial catastrophe which occurs when serious illness comes into the home. Nothing must come between the citizen and his right to health.  Are Private Plans The Answer?  Private medical plans do not guarantee every Canadian his right to health. They are inadequate for two reasons.  First, many people cannot belong to these plans. Some cannot afford the premiums. Others are not allowed to join because they are too old. Still others are excluded because they have a medical condition which makes them a bad risk.  Second, private plans do not take into account a person's ability to pay. They charge the same rate for every family. A family with an income of $2,000 a year must pay the same premium as a family with a yearly income of $20,000.  Sometimes it is suggested that those who cannot afford to belong to a private plan could have their premiums paid for them by the government. But this means that in order to be covered, hundreds of thousands of Canadians would have to pass a means test. This would cost money to administer and would involve a lot of red tape. Worst of all, it would be humiliating.  The New Democratic party believes that all Canadians are entitled to medical care as a human righC The time has passed when Canadians should be required to prove they have no money before they can get the health services they need.  The New Democratic Plan  The New Democratic plan will provide health care to all Canadians. It will be based on two fundamental principles.  Fust, services must be available to every citizen when needed. regardless of income. Second, the cost must be spread over society as a whole, each person contributing on the basis of ability to pay.  1. Comprehensive Coverage  Every resident of Canada will be covered.  2. Administered by the Provinces  The plan will be administered by the provinces THE OBJECTIVES  In the Field of Human Relations and Development To encourage and assist each individual to achieve a full and abundant life through the exercise of personal initiative and the assumption of individual responsibility. To mobilize and guide the collective knowledge, experience, and strength of organized society into channels which will ensure the maximum opportunity for individual self-development and achievement. To establish and preserve a truly democratic form of society based on the rule of law in which each individual will be assured: 1) Social, economic, political, and religious freedom. 2) The impartial administration of justice. 3) An opportunity to attain through individual and collective effort a maximum measure of prosperity, security and cultural progress.  In the Field of Economics To achieve the orderly development of Canada's material resources in the interests of all her people under a system of free and competitive enterprise in which the Government's function will be to encourage and assist individual effort and prevent the abuse of freedom. To operate the national monetary system in a manner that will ensure: 1) That the nation's aggregate supply of money and credit will always be sufficient to finance the distribution of the entire national production for which there is consumer demand. 2) That the nation's money supply is distributed in such a manner that all citizens will have an opportunity to acquire sufficient to ensure at least a basic minimum standard of living. 3) That the national economy will be safeguarded from the evil effects of both inflation and deflation.  In the Field of Politics To encourage and assist the Canadian people to become well informed and actively interested in the basic objectives and principles herein enunciated and in all issues pertinent to the wise conduct of their public affairs. To elect a National Social Credit Government pledged to these objectives and principles, and to E' ; i, their orderly implementation.  THE FOUR BASIC PRINCIPLES  1. The individual is the most important factor in organized society and as a divinely-created being with both spiritual and physical potentials and needs, has certain inalienable rights which must be respected and preserved.  2. The major function of democratic government in organized society is to secure for the people the results they want from the management of their public affairs as far as such results are physically possible and morally right.  3. Security with freedom. Material security alone is not enough,  4. Whatever is physically possible and desirable and morally right can and should be made financially possible. Y Social Credit is unalterably opposed to com- munism, fascism, and all other forms of socialism which make the individual citizen subservient to the State. Social Credit recognizes the family as the basic unit of society and regards the sanctity of the home as fundamental to the preservation of Christian civilization.  AN OUTLINE OF POLICIES  FISCAL POLICY  The effective regulation of the nation's aggregate supply of money and credit to ensure a proper balance between consumer purchasing power and gross national production, including flexible measures to control both inflationary and deflationary trends and preserve the value of the Canadian dollar. The development of procedures to ensure the I widest possible distribution of purchasing power to provide the maximum opportunity for each individual to improve his standard of living. An intelligent reform of the national tax structure to remove inequities and eliminate those ; forms of taxation which unduly retard development and penalize individual enterprise. The objective would be to establish an equitable tax structure through which: > 1) The people of Canada could finance collectively those services which they require the state to provide and pay for on their , behalf.  ) The Government of Canada could withdraw excessive credit when necessary to control inflation.  The progressive transfer to the Bank of Canada of the national debt and its orderly and ultimate liquidation.  The extension of the functions of the Bank of Canada to include:  1) Making available to the provinces and their municipalities, capital for public facilities necessary to provide essential services.  2) The provision, directly or indirectly, of capital necessary for economic and industrial projects considered vital to the economy and wellbeing of the nation but of such a nature that they cannot be expected to attract private capital through ordinary channels.  The promotion of programmes and the provision of inducements to encourage thrift and personal savings, and their investment in private and/or co-operative enterprise.  FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL RELATIONS  To develop, in co-operation with the provinces, a joint programme for raising public revenue for which all participating governments would assume responsibility and from which each government's direct sources of revenue would be augmented sufficiently to enable them to discharge their constitutional responsibilities in such fields as education, public health and welfare at a level compatible with the national good, and Canada's over-all economic status.  Except where joint projects are approved by mutual agreement, a Social Credit Government will replace cost sharing programmes by unconditional fiscal aid to restore to provincial governments the maximum measure of independence in all matters within their constitutional jurisdiction.  To strive for the mutual agreement between the Federal and Provincial Governments necessary to convert the B.N.A. Act into a wholly Canadian constitution domiciled in Canada and embodying an acceptable amending formulae [sic] that would make possible a clarification of the responsibilities of both levels of government with provision for the delegation of powers by mutual agreement and within clearly defined limits.  DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCES  To encourage the orderly and continuous development of Canada's vast resources under a system of free competitive enterprise with proper regard for the preferred position to which Cana than citizens are justly entitled in such fields as management, employment, investment and in the national and regional benefits made possible by such development.  To pursue an aggressive programme of scientific research into the human, physical, and technological aspects of resources utilization and industrial development.  AGRICULTURE  The recognition of agriculture as an essential primary industry and the implementation of such measures as are necessary to preserve the incentive for production adequate to provide far the full needs of the Canadian people with sufficient surpluses to enable Canada to assist in banishing world hunger.  To make whatever provisions are necessary to relieve the hardships occasioned by the inevitable adjustments in the agricultural economy dictated by changing circumstances and the progress of our times.  To inaugurate a two-price system for wheat under which producers would be assured a fair minimum price for that portion of their production absorbed by the domestic market with the balance to be sold on the world market at prevailing competitive prices.  TRADE AND COMMERCE  International  To strive for mutually advantageous trade agreements with other nations based on absolute integrity and honesty of dealing.  To accept the currency of other nations within the limits of feasibility and to extend credit to other nations for the purchase of Canadian products on mutually acceptable terms.  To work actively and contribute generously in co-operation with other nations to make possible an orderly programme for the banishment of hunger and want without disrupting world markets and creating international friction.  Domestic  The elimination of unnecessary restrictions which impair domestic trade and commerce and which are incompatible with a free enterprise economy.  The prohibition of monopolies and cartels and the careful supervision of trade practices to prevent abuses of freedom and the unfair exploitation of the Canadian people.  LABOUR  The goal in labour-management relations must be to establish and maintain a recognition by both management and labour that they have a joint or co-equal responsibility for the level of national production which determines the standard of living possible to the Canadian people. To that end, as far as labour matters lie within the jurisdiction of Parliament, a Social Credit Government would:  Promote and encourage harmonious and responsible labour-management relations.  Protect impartially the just rights of both employers and employees.  Protect the rights of employees to organize and ` prevent the domination of legitimate labour unions by management or foreign labour organizations.  Protect the rights of employees directly affected by a labour dispute to strike, conduct peaceful picketing and employ any other lawful means to attain their objectives.  Provide fact finding, mediation and arbitration facilities and special tribunals to aid in resolving labour disputes within federal jurisdiction and to co-operate with the provinces by putting such facilities at their disposal if and when requested by the parties concerned.  To protect the public interest in cases where labour disputes threaten to inflict loss and hardship on innocent sections of the Canadian people or the national economy by designating such disputes as disputes in which the findings of a special tribunal shall be final and binding.  To establish a Labour-Management Advisory Council to advise the Government in matters pertaining to labour-management relations.  I  1 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS  ' A constructive policy of international good-  will based on respect for the sovereignty, rights, and legitimate interests of all nations.  Active and constructive participation in the United Nations Organization in the role of an independent nation dedicated to the cause of world peace rather than as a member nation of any of the several world power blocs.  To give leadership in promoting and establishing non-military international organizations to stimulate international understanding and goodwill.  To maintain a national pool of technical and professional personnel whose services would be available to other nations to aid in the development of their material and human resources in the interests of international co-operation and goodwill.  NATIONAL DEFENCE  A realistic defence policy based on the following premises:  1) Canada is and intends to remain a nonaggressor nation. i  2) Canada's geographical factors and small population make sustained effective defence against a major aggressor impossible without the aid of other nations. Having regard to these facts, a Social Credit Government would:  1. Re-design Canada's defence strategy and military forces to eliminate useless expenditures on forms of defence obsolete in the light of a modern circumstances.  2. Concentrate on establishing powerful well- equipped, highly mobile forces strategically deployed and capable of immediate airborne trans- port to any area of Canada.  3. Organize a large and well trained reserve army from which, in the event of necessity, men could quickly be drawn into active service and civil defence.  4. Actively work to strengthen and extend NATO or any similar organization as an effective pact for the defence of non-aggressor nations but x ' not for purposes which offend against the sovereign rights and legitimate interests of other nations.  JUSTICE AND THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS  To exercise every effort to ensure absolute justice and equality for all, irrespective of colour, race, creed, or social status and to uphold the rule of law without equivocation. To ensure an efficient and respected judiciary t by making all judicial appointments on the basis of qualifications alone. To reform progressively the national penal system to ensure more efficient custodial care and the maximum opportunity for rehabilitation of those guilty of offences against society.  SOCIAL WELFARE  To assume responsibility for the provision of national minimum standards of social services for all Canadian citizens in such fields as education, health and social welfare. To ensure such national standards without infringement on provincial autonomy and in full co-operation with the provinces to ensure flexibility in co-ordinating national services with the social welfare programme of each province.  NATIONAL DEFENCE  A realistic defence policy based on the following premises:  1) Canada is and intends to remain a nonaggressor nation.  2) Canada's geographical factors and small population make sustained effective defence against a major aggressor impossible without the aid of other nations. Having regard to these facts, a Social Credit Government would:  1. Re-design Canada's defence strategy and military forces to eliminate useless expenditures on forms of defence obsolete in the light of a modern circumstances.  2. Concentrate on establishing powerful well- equipped, highly mobile forces strategically deployed and capable of immediate airborne trans- port to any area of Canada.  3. Organize a large and well trained reserve army from which, in the event of necessity, men could quickly be drawn into active service and civil defence.  4. Actively work to strengthen and extend NATO or any similar organization as an effective pact for the defence of non-aggressor nations but x ' not for purposes which offend against the sover- eign rights and legitimate interests of other nations.  JUSTICE AND THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS  To exercise every effort to ensure absolute justice and equality for all, irrespective of colour, race, creed, or social status and to uphold the rule of law without equivocation. To ensure an efficient and respected judiciary t by making all judicial appointments on the basis of qualifications alone. To reform progressively the national penal system to ensure more efficient custodial care and the maximum opportunity for rehabilitation of those guilty of offences against society.  SOCIAL WELFARE  To assume responsibility for the provision of national minimum standards of social services for all Canadian citizens in such fields as education, health and social welfare. To ensure such national standards without infringement on provincial autonomy and in full co-operation with the provinces to ensure flexibility in co-ordinating national services with the social welfare programme of each province.  To review and progressively raise such national minimum standards as the growth and development of the national economy makes possible.  CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION  To enhance the value and meaning of Canadian citizenship by making Canada a land of real opportunity for all who assume their responsibilities as citizens.  A programme of immigration which will provide a regulated flow of new immigrants to Canada comprised of individuals desirous and capable of accepting and being assimilated into the Canadian way of life.  To stimulate pride in Canadian citizenship by:  1) Raising Canada's prestige in the eyes of the world as a leader among progressive, peace loving nations.  2) Ensuring to Canadian citizens rightful priority in employment, investment, and development opportunities and in the benefits accruing from the growth and progress of their nation.  To strive to raise the standard and prestige of public life to the end that public service will be accepted by men and women of the highest character and ideals as a welcome privilege and responsibility of citizenship.  n  CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT  To strive for a distinctive Canadian culture that will retain and further develop the cultural heritage Canada has required from citizens of different ethnic origin.  To raise national standards of culture through national and regional agencies including the radio and television and other mass media facilities.  To provide maximum opportunity for appreciation of, and participation in constructive cultural activities decentralized to local community level.  To facilitate the training of local leaders in recognized fields of community cultural activities.  RECREATION AND LEISURE  To promote and encourage the constructive use of leisure time and the development of worthwhile recreational pursuits.  To assist in providing at local level practical recreational facilities and trained local leadership to promote maximum community interest and participation.  YOUTH  To provide practical leadership in assisting Canada's youth to recognize and exploit their potential talents and abilities for their own advancement and the good of mankind.  To co-operate with the provinces in promoting constructive youth programmes at local community level in such fields as vocational pursuits, sports, recreational activities and affording maximum participation and having as their objective the physical, mental, social, and spiritual development of youth and their preparation for the responsibilities of leadership and citizenship.  To establish a National Youth Council which would work in affiliation with the Canada Council and Canada Foundation, through which all acceptable youth organizations may have liaison and assistance.  To establish a national education and research foundation which would facilitate the granting of bursaries, scholarships and research grants to students and educational institutions deserving of assistance in every field of endeavour essential to Canadian cultural and scientific progress.  THE SPIRITUAL VERITIES  No nation can be truly great or permanently strong unless its people recognize and acknowledge the eternal Deity, Sovereignty, and Righteousness of God and His meritorious right to man's worship and allegiance. The voluntary acceptance of this individual and collective responsibility is basic to enduring progress and the dignity of man.  [From the Cape Breton Post, May, 1962]  Citizens' benefits that include adequate old-age pensions, higher tax exemptions, health facilities for all and a labor code.  Measures for a firm Canadian economy that include liquidation of national debt by a pay-asyou-go government, protection of private enterprise and property, parity farm prices.  National development through development of natural resources by Canadian enterprise, reduced interest rates on capital loans for municipal projects, adoption of a distinctive flag and anthem, and a reserve army adopted to our needs.  Youth benefits that include the right to vote at the age of 18, a program to encourage amateur and Olympic sports, and study grants.  Measures to provide a more democratic government through Senate reform, establishment of Canadian sovereignty, abolition of patronage and privilege, and non-political judicial appointments. Measures to aid world peace such as development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, membership in the Organization of American States, free trade to eliminate hunger and privation in the world, and control of national credit through the Bank of Canada.  LABOR  A labor-management advisory council.  Provision of fact-finding conciliation and mediation facilities to solve any disputes which fall under federal jurisdiction.  Disputes which might harm the national economy or security, or which create an emergency threatening the life, well-being or safety of any segment of the Canadian public, will be referred to a special tribunal where decisions will be final . . . but only when normal procedures fail.  The flow of union dues which continues to pour across the border could be more profitably spent in promoting the real interests of organized labour in Canada.  The compulsory check-off is wrong since it may compel a man, at the cost of his job, to support a political party financially which he may not wish to support politically.  NUCLEAR WEAPONS  There is danger in a lot of nations having nuclear weapons. We must keep the nuclear club as small as possible.  HEALTH INSURANCE  A Social Credit government would make prepaid health insurance available to senior citizens, representing about 10 per cent of the population.  TAXES  Any government that takes 25 per cent of the dollar takes away the basic freedoms of the people. Then we're not very far from some form of an authoritarian state. A Canadian Development Fund to build up our resources so that we as Canadians will own and control them.  A Planning Board, a planned economy, and much more public investment, to assure full employment.  Medicare for all without discrimination between rich and poor, providing the highest quality of medical and other services, paid for on the basis of ability to pay.  Portable contributory pension: If you change your job you keep your pension.  Old Age Pension: $75 at 65, with no means test.  Parity prices and producer marketing boards to give-farmers a fair share of the national income.  Re-define confederation and achieve co-operative federalism.  The best defence for Canada and her Western allies is to prevent nuclear war. This means stopping the spread of the nuclear club and, therefore, no nuclear weapons for Canada. It means supplying our forces at home sad in NATb with the best conventional weapons. It means making a mobile forte available to the United Nations to help keep pear,  Increase foreign aid to 2% of the Gross National Product.  A council of confederation composed of equal number of French and English Canadians. The council would be .a forum for discussion and would make possible constant communication. between the two groups.  A greater sharing of direct taxes with the provinces.