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