policy resolutions - 2013 conservative convention

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Rules for Policy Discussions

Conservative Party of Canada 2013 Convention


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On behalf of the entire Conservative Party and its membership, we would like to extend our

sincere thanks to all of the hard-working members of the NPC.

Chair of the NPC Menno Froese

The Territories Edward AtkinsonBritish Columbia Scott LambBritish Columbia Donald Leben

Alberta Linda LoAlberta Richard N. BillingtonSaskatchewan Wolfgang LangenbacherManitoba Wayne BensonOntario William (Bill) LundyOntario Jim KarahaliosOntario Philip ODellOntario Lisa LumleyQuebec Axel Rioux

Quebec Yannis HarroucheQuebec Jocelyn AllardNewfoundland and Labrador Morley WhittNew Brunswick Doug WilliamsNova Scotia Robert BathersonPrince Edward Island Merlin Cormier

The committee sought feedback from EDAs on potential policy resolutions in a fair and openprocess. This began with the NPC interfacing with EDAs and regional policy forums as part ofan ongoing and open national policy process, at all times accountable to members of theConservative Party of Canada.

274 policies were submitted of which 199 were unique. The Policy Committee was then taskedwith ranking these submissions electronically based on the criteria outlined in the NationalPolicy Committee Toolkit. The NPC then met face-to-face to debate and confirm the rankings asthey are presented here. The final rankings were determined by a series of open votes held bythe National Policy Committee. The policies have been sorted into 3 separate policy streams:

1-Canadas Social Fabric2-Role of Government, Taxation and Crime3-Economic Development.

While there is not sufficient time to debate the full 199 policy resolution submissions, theNational Council has ensured that those resolutions which received the strongest support will be

debated during the policy breakout sessions.


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Rules for Policy Discussions

A copy of the rules for Constitution and Policy Discussions has been posted to theConservative Party of Canada website. A brief summary is provided below for ease ofreference.

Policy Break-Out Workshops

Policy resolutions to be debated will be broken into three streams by subjectmatter

Break-Out sessions will be moderated

Only delegates may speak or vote

Subject to the discretion of the moderator in light of time constraints, policy

resolutions will be debated in the following manner:

o 1 minute to introduce (sponsoring EDA)

o 1 minute for caucus commentary if required

o 1 additional speaker in favour (1 minute order determined by moderator)

o 2 speakers against (1 minute order determined by moderator)

o 30 seconds rebuttal (sponsoring EDA)

The moderator will call a vote which shall be counted

A maximum of ten (10) policy resolutions per break-out workshop which receivean affirmative vote by a majority of delegates voting in the break-out workshopwill be listed on the agenda of Plenary. If more than (10) policy resolutionsreceive an affirmative vote by a majority of delegates voting in the break-outworkshop, then priority shall be given to the policy resolutions that received 80%support and the balance sorted by the highest total absolute votes cast.

Plenary

If two or more delegates of the Plenary call for debate, the Chair will immediatelycall for a vote. Only where, in the Chairs determination, the vote shows that aclear majority of delegates wish to have a debate, will a limited debate bepermitted in the following manner:

o 30 seconds to introduce


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o 30 seconds for caucus commentary if required

o 1 additional speaker in favour (30 seconds order determined bymoderator)

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2 speakers against (30 seconds order determined by moderator)

o 1 additional speaker rebuttal by sponsoring EDA (30 seconds orderdetermined by moderator)

Only delegates will be permitted to speak and vote

As provided in the Constitution, a resolution amending either the Constitution or the

Policy Declaration may only be amended by a majority of votes cast by delegates and a

majority of votes cast by delegates from each of a majority of individual provinces. The

territories together shall constitute one province.


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POLICY AMENDMENT FORMAT - Modifications

Policy Stream Resolution Number Language

Canadas Social Fabric 1-01-046 EN

EDA Crowfoot Sponsoring EDA(s)Section K 66 - Social Policy (MODIFICATION)

Section Nature of Change

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POLICY AMENDMENT FORMAT - New

Policy Stream Resolution Number Language

Economic Development 3-02-200 EN

EDA Crowfoot Sponsoring EDA(s)Section V Social Policy (NEW)

Section Nature of Change

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POLICY FLOOR RESOLUTIONS :

CANADAS SOCIAL FABRIC



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Canadas Social Fabric 1-01-134 - EN

EDA EssexSection J Medical Isotopes (NEW)

63. Medical Isotopes

The Conservative Party supports the Canadian production of medical isotopes.


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EDA Calgary NortheastSection T - 118 Recognition of International Credentials (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party believes in providing new immigrants and Canadians withforeign qualifications with the best possible opportunity to use their education andexperience here in Canada. We see this as a matter of fairness to them newcomersand their families and a means of ensuring that Canada receives the full benefit ofimmigration foreign qualifications.

i) We support working with the provinces to develop, in consultation with Canadianprofessional and trade associations, a process to evaluate standards in countries oforigin in order to establish a workable system for assessing and recognizing credentials

and experience;

ii) We support working with the provinces to:a) ensure that equivalency exams are fair and that they accurately reflect the level of

understanding expected of individuals educated in Canada; andb) to develop, in consultation with Canadian professional and trade associations,

criteria for obtaining equivalent Canadian professional status, and transition andbridging programs for integration offoreign qualified individuals immigrants intothe Canadian workplace; and

c) work with recognized professional bodies to prequalify internationally trainedindividuals for certain occupations as part of the immigration process

iii) We support requiring the credentials process to be disclosed to applicants byimmigration staff overseas and on the Citizenship and Immigration Working in Canadawebsite;

iv) We support encouraging international students graduating from accredited Canadiancolleges and universities to remain and work in Canada; and

v) We support developing a better system to identify Canadas occupations facingcurrent labour market shortages needs and make the points immigration systemmore flexible to ensure these needs can be met.


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EDA New Brunswick SouthwestSection R - 108 Agricultural Principles (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party views the agriculture industry to be a key strategic economic sectorof Canada. We recognize that various regions of Canada and sectors of the industry holdcompetitive advantages in agricultural production. National agriculture policy developmentand ongoing support will continue to reflect our belief that one size does not fit all.

Agriculture policy must be developed only in consultation with the agricultural producers.Our farmers today are business operators, and to dictate policy which might have anadverse effect on this business community would have negative consequences and goagainst Conservative Party principles. Balancing financial responsibility with supportprograms that actually work is a major priority of this party.

i) Food. Food is one of the basic necessities of life, and we believe the government shouldplace high priority on assuring that Canadas food supply is safe, secure, and sustainable.We should seek to be among the worlds best when it comes to the safety of our foodsupply. We encourage measures to ensure accurate labelling of ingredients andcountry(ies) of origin, and more rigorous safety testing of imported food products.

i) Food. Food is one of the basic necessities of life, and we believe the governmentmust place high priority on assuring that Canadas food supply is safe, secure, andsustainable. We must seek to be the worlds best when it comes to the safety of ourfood supply. We will encourage measures to require clear and accurate labeling ofingredients and country(ies) of origin, and more rigorous safety testing of imported

food products.

ii) Export and Diversification. To ensure that Canada has a secure supply of food, wesupport self-sufficiency in national food production, including increased diversification in thetypes of foods and agricultural products produced. We encourage government to seek toenhance export opportunities for all agricultural products with special emphasis on marketsfor processed and finished commodities. Through diversifying, the value added process andmanufacturing will create new jobs within the respective communities and Canada.

iii) Sustainability. If we are to ensure that Canadas food supply is assured in the long term,agricultural production must be both economically and environmentally sustainable. Webelieve that responsible land use and receiving a fair return for growing food go hand in

hand. To mitigate against unforeseen adversity, we will continue putting in the hands of theindividual producer the innovative economic tools, such as stabilization accounts, to allowthem to respond to changing market conditions and to manage the risks of weather anddisease.

iv) Rural Economy.As the agricultural base of the rural economy has declined, so too hasinfrastructure in small communities. To preserve the social fabric of rural Canada, weencourage the government to foster diversity and responsible development in small towns


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and villages by encouraging innovation in the development of small businesses that keepthese communities alive.


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EDA Hamilton Centre/Toronto CentreSection N - 100 Internet Connectivity (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party recognizes the vital importance of internet connectivity to fullCanadian participation in global economic, social, and cultural communities. Thegovernment should create an environment that encourages private sector investment toincrease broadband infrastructure, especially in rural and remote areas of Canada.

The Conservative Party of Canada will protect privacy and fair access for allCanadians in all legislation and policy endeavours. The Conservative Party ofCanada does not support online censorship nor regulation of content within thelimits permitted by the Criminal Code.


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EDA Ottawa CentreSection U- 121 Foreign Affairs Principles (MINOR MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party supports a foreign policy that protects Canadas sovereigntyand independence, promotes our national interests (political, economic and strategic),contributes to collective security and defence, promotes democratic principles andhuman rights, and assists in international development.

i) We believe the government should recognize the importance of an ethical dimensionin foreign policy and will advance the values broadly supported by Canadians.

ii) We believe that Canada's international relations, trade and foreign aid policies should

advance the country's economic interests while promoting human rights, democracy,and individual freedom.

iii) We believe the government should integrate our foreign policy with policies on tradeand national defence.

iv) We believe the government should take strong action to combat human traffickingand should take a lead in developing international agreements and protocols againsthuman trafficking.


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EDA Ottawa CentreSection C Rights of Workers (NEW)

14. Rights of Workers

The Conservative Party of Canada:i) Supports the right of workers to organize democratically, to bargain collectively and topeacefully withdraw and withhold services while,

a) Respecting the law, andb) Respecting the right of other workers, without sanction, not to participateshould they so chose,c) Respecting private property;

ii) Believes that Government should work with unions and employers in areas of Federal

jurisdiction to develop dispute settlement mechanisms and encourage their use to avoidor minimize disruption to services to Canadians;

iii) Supports the right of union workers to a secret ballot in any strike vote and in allunion elections;

iv) Supports the requirement that unions be subject to full, transparent annual financialreporting so long as they enjoy a not-for-profit status and receive public support in theform of tax deductibility of union dues.

v) Believes that the federal government must act to ensure that members of unionsunder federal jurisdiction have control over the use of the funds collected in the form ofmandatory dues. The federal government should legislate the following:

a) Federal Public Service unions and unions in federally regulated industriesmust explicitly detail on an annual basis for their membership the portion of theirbudget allocated to political donations, donations to media organizations, and topolitical activism and campaigns.b) Federal Public Service Unions and unions in federally regulated industriesmust allow members to opt out of the portion of their dues that are allocated tothe activities in (i) above


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EDA Calgary Centre-NorthSection I - 45 Environmental Principles (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

In order to have a strong economy and maintain good health, Canada must havestrong, coordinated and achievable environmental policies. The Conservative Partybelieves that responsible exploration, development, conservation and renewal of ourenvironment is vital to our continued well-being as a nation and as individuals.

i) We believe that it is the responsibility of government to ensure that the sometimescompeting values of preserving the environment and creating jobs are maintained inproper balance.

ii) We believe that all environment and energy initiatives should be reviewed.

iii) We believe that an effective international emissions reduction regime on climatechange must be truly global and must include binding targets for all the worlds majoremitters, including China and the United States.

iv) We believe that Canada should create a program to heighten public awareness tothe economic benefits of environmental solutions which minimize the waste ofresources.

v) We believe that Canada should establish a program of tax credits to promoteenvironmental solutions in the areas of transportation and entrepreneurial innovation,among others.

vi) We believe the federal and territorial governments should make joint investments tostudy and address climate change adaptation in the North.

vii) We believe that the government, in its areas of jurisdiction and incollaboration with the provinces and territories, continue to give priority to aneffective national conservation strategy, based on strong science and withsuperlative standards, providing necessary contiguous habitat areas for speciesand the protection of watersheds in all regions of the country.


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EDA Brossard - La PrairieSection U Human Rights Abroad (NEW)

125. Human Rights Abroad

The Conservative Party of Canada believes that Canada must continue to defend thedemocratic countries of the Middle East and the right of Israel to exist.


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EDA Kildonan-St PaulSection M - 97 Sexual Exploitation in Canada (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

i) The Conservative Party rejects the normalization of prostitution and declares thathuman beings are not objects to be enslaved, bought and sold; and

ii) The Conservative Party will develop a comprehensive strategy to address andprevent the legalization of keeping a common bawdy house, living off the avails ofprostitution, and communication for the purpose of prostitution.

i) The Conservative Party rejects the concept of legalizing the purchase of sex;

ii) The Conservative Party declares that human beings are not objects to beenslaved, bought or sold; and

iii) The Conservative Party of Canada shall develop a Canada specific plan totarget the purchasers of sex and human trafficking markets through criminalizingthe purchase of sex as well as the acts of any third party attempting to profit fromthe purchase of sex.


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EDA BurlingtonSection J Mental Health (NEW)

63. Mental Health

To continue to support the development of a national strategy to identify, treat andsupport those who are mentally ill, inside and outside of our correctional facilities. Toprotect them. To protect Society.


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EDA Red DeerSection H - 42 Transportation Principles (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party supports a modern, efficient transportation system that isintegral to the well-being of Canadas economy, and essential for Canada to becompetitive in continental and global markets.

i) We support public-private infrastructure investment as part of a comprehensiveapproach to improving and sustaining a world-class transportation system.

ii) We believe that ensuring access to future transportation infrastructure for people withdisabilities is a fundamental priority for all future public or private transportation

installations.

iii) We support the reduction or elimination of federal government fees, levies, taxes andrents, hidden and otherwise, associated with Canadas national transportation system.

iv) We believe that it is an important ongoing responsibility of government to improveborder crossings and alleviate congestion at the border. We also recognize the need forimproving security and improved relations with the United States and recommends thatthe feasibility of a North American perimeter be studied.

v) We believe the government should assume responsibility for legitimate Customs andImmigration costs for all points of entry into Canada.

vi) We believe the government should improve border crossings and alleviatecongestion resulting in the timely delivery of goods.

vii) We believe the government should improve the security of Canadas transportationsystem, including ports and marine facilities.

viii) The Conservative Party believes that a high quality, modern and efficienttransportation network is necessary to enable Canada and Canadians to remainproductive and competitive. The Conservative Party will create a NationalTransportation Strategy that focuses on making key improvement to thetransportation grid with a primary focus on projects that benefit inter-provincialmovement of people and goods and which supports economic development.Such projects would be done keeping in mind our partys overall fiscal goals andthe economic net benefit to all Canadians.


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EDA Etobicoke - LakeshoreSection K Harassing Telephone Calls (NEW)

75. Harassing Telephone Calls

That the harassing telephone calls Section 372 (3) of the Criminal Code be amended toinclude digital communications (e.g. text messages).


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EDA Souris - Moose MountainSection K Faith Based Organizations (NEW)

75. Faith Based Organizations

The Conservative Party supports the right of faith based organizations to refuse the useof their facilities to individuals or groups holding views which are contrary to the beliefsor standards of the faith based organization without fear of sanctions or harassment andthat discrimination based on the beliefs of a faith based organization be excluded fromthe definition of disallowed discrimination under Human Rights.


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EDA Edmonton - St. AlbertSection J - 55 Medicare Audit (NEW/MODIFICATION)

Amended:

55. Medicare Audit

The Conservative Party supports the concept of a social audit, under the existing officeof the Chief Actuary, to help Canadians and their governments determine how well theirMedicare is working. The audit would include actuarial advice on program design andhealth care financing issues.

55. Federal Health Care Transfer Payments

The Conservative Party believes the payment system used to finance the FederalGovernment share of Canadas provincial Medicare program spending should befair and reasonable and provided on similar terms and conditions throughout thenation.


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EDA MaplequeSection K - Pensions (NEW)

75. Pensions

The Conservative Party of Canada will include in its policy statement a commitment tobring public sector pensions in-line with Canadian norms by switching to a definedcontribution pension model, which includes employer contributions comparable to theprivate sector.


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EDA Vegreville-WainwrightSection N 98 - Canadian Broadcasting System (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

i) The Conservative Party believes in a stable Canadian presence in a varied andvibrant broadcasting system. The Canadian broadcasting system should offer a widerange of Canadian and international programming, while being respectful of Canadiancontent. The system should provide audiences with maximum choice and have theability to utilize new technologies to achieve its public and private objectives.

ii) The CBC-SRC is an important part of the broadcasting system in Canada. It must bea true public service broadcaster, relevant to Canadians. We will focus the CBC-SRCservices on its mandates as public broadcasting services.

ii) The Conservative Party believes that the CBC shoulda) Move towards a user-supported model andb) Make adjustments in its broadcasting model to recognize the vast

changes that have happened in Canadas electronic media sector andthe role that a public broadcaster needs to play in it

iii) We recognize the vital role played by the private broadcasters of Canada throughtheir local and regional programming that reflects the language and multiculturalrealities of our country. Private sector broadcasters and service-providers first andforemost are businesses and must be able to compete in an ever-increasing fragmentedand global market. We recognize the need for both regulatory flexibility andpredictability.

iv) Broadcasting policy in Canada must be relevant in todays communicationsenvironment and responsive to the demands of Canadians. We believe the governmentshould review and update the Broadcasting Actto ensure its relevance in todaystechnological environment. We believe the government should establish clear, nationalpolicy directions and a framework that will maximize the freedom of choice and ensurethat freedom of speech is respected. The CRTCs role in content regulation should bereduced to eliminate duplication where other legislation exists.


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EDA Marc-Aurle-FortinSection U Rights of Women Abroad (NEW)

125. Rights of Women Abroad

The Conservative Party of Canada, in furtherance of the fundamental values ofCanadian democracy and of Canadas international commitments, shall lend effectivesupport to the emergence of democratic states, guarantors of the rights of women,religious minorities and of the individual.


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EDA Calgary Centre-NorthSection L - 75 Aboriginal Affairs Principles (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

A fundamental obligation of the federal government is to improve the living conditions ofAboriginal Canadians, including the Inuit, in terms of economic opportunity, health,education, and community safety.

The Conservative Party believes the following principles should govern theadministration of existing federal Aboriginal programs:

a) the need for a legislated framework for federal aboriginal expenditures;b) self government legal and democratic authority;c) transparency;

d) respecting the Canadian constitutional framework;e) a framework for the settlement of comprehensive claims and self governmentagreements;

f) the resolution of existing specific claims and lawsuits against the federal Crown;

These principles should also govern future legislative reform to the Indian Actandrelated legislation. They should also form the basis for government decision making inthe resolution of rights disputes whether based upon existing treaties, court decisionsor section 35 of the Constitution Act.

i) That the Conservative Party encourages the government to eliminate theoutdated and colonial aspects of the Indian Act, ensuring that Aboriginal Peoplescan benefit equally with other citizens in the future growth of our country, in selfsufficiency and prosperity.


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EDA North VancouverSection L - 83 First Nations Land Title (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

i) The Conservative Party supports the development of a property regime that wouldencourage lending for private housing and businesses. This will promote economicopportunity and individual freedom.

ii) We support the development, in conjunction with First Nations, of a First NationsLand Ownership Act, which would transfer Reserve land title from the Federal Crown towilling First Nations.

The Conservative Party supports the passing of legislation within the term of this

current Parliament of a First Nations Land Ownership Act, which would allowreserve Land Title to be transferred from the Federal Crown to individuals andcorporate entities. Such title held by individuals and corporate entities would befreely transferable so as to encourage:

i) lending and financing with respect to Reserve Lands;ii) private house and businesses for First Nations individuals; andiii) commercial development of Reserve Lands

The aim of this legislation would be to promote economic opportunity andindividual freedom with respect to Reserve lands and First Nations peoples. Byvirtue of this legislation individual First Nations people would enjoy propertyownership and the accumulation of capital on Reserve land.


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EDA Perth-WellingtonSection L - 75 Aboriginal Affairs Principles (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

A fundamental obligation of the federal government is to improve the living conditions ofAboriginal Canadians, including the Inuit, in terms of economic opportunity, health,education, and community safety.The Conservative Party believes the following principles should govern theadministration of existing federal Aboriginal programs:

a) the need for a legislated framework for federal aboriginal expenditures;b) self government legal and democratic authority;c) transparency;

d) respecting the Canadian constitutional framework;e) a framework for the settlement of comprehensive claims and self governmentagreements;f) the resolution of existing specific claims and lawsuits against the federal Crown;g)Economic Sustainability

The Conservative Party supports provisions for property ownership and womensequality on reserves.

These principles should also govern future legislative reform to the Indian Actandrelated legislation. They should also form the basis for government decision making inthe resolution of rights disputes whether based upon existing treaties, court decisionsor section 35 of the Constitution Act.


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EDA Saskatoon HumboldtSection J - Euthanasia (NEW)

63. Euthanasia

The Conservative Party will not support any legislation to legalize euthanasia orassisted suicide.


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EDA Edmonton CentreSection K - 64 Post-Secondary Education (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party believes in greater accessibility to education by eliminating asmany barriers to post-secondary education as possible. The transfer should bedistributed to provinces and territories on the basis of the numbers of enrolled students.We believe strongly that provincial jurisdiction must be respected. However, the federalgovernment must play a role in addressing tuition and standards.

i) We support removing post-secondary education funding from the Canada SocialTransfer and creating an independent Canada Education Transfer. The Transfer shouldbe funded at a base level and increased annually according to inflation and

demographic growth. It should be negotiated with the provinces and territories to ensurethe funding is targeted to post-secondary education.

ii) We believe the Canada Student Loan Program should be replaced with atransfer to the provinces in order to reduce confusion for students andinefficiencies for taxpayers.

iii) We believe the government must ensure that scholarships and bursaries, which weremade tax-free in the 2006 budget, are not taxed in the future.

iv) The Conservative Party recognizes the investment of Canadian students and willmake an additional eight months of interest relief available on Canada student loans toallow students to better adapt to evolving market conditions.


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EDA Cardigan/Malpeque/CharlottetownSection K - 66 Employment Insurance (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party supports the establishment of an independent employmentinsurance system, with a self-accounting fund administered by employees andemployers, the surplus of which being used to increase workers benefits or reducecontributions.

The Conservative Party of Canada recognizes the benefit to employers and theeconomy, by permitting EI recipients to keep the first 200.00 earned per week,while on active EI claim without claw back.


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EDA Lac Saint-LouisSection O 103 Official Languages (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party believes that Canadas official languages constitute a uniqueand significant social and economic advantage that benefit all Canadians. We recognizeand support the important contributions of official language minority communities toCanada.

i) We support the Official Languages Actensuring that English and French haveequality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of theParliament and Government of Canada.

ii) We encourage the government to continue working with the provinces and territoriesto enhance opportunities for Canadians to learn and use both official languages.

iii) We support the constitutional protections for English and French minoritylanguage rights included in the Constitution of Canada and particularly in section23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We believe that the federalgovernment must continue to uphold these protections and refuse to enter intonegotiations with a view to limiting or weakening them or seeking to applyprovincial language legislation to Federal government institutions and federallyregulated industries.


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EDA Ottawa - OrleansSection N 98 - Canadian Broadcasting System (MODIFICATION)

Amended:





v) The Conservative Party of Canada believes that control and operations of theCBC could be best accomplished through establishing distinct budgets for theoperations of the TV and radio Broadcast function.


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EDA LangleySection K - 70 - Women (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party supports the full participation of women in the social, economic,and cultural life of Canada.

i) The Canadian workforce has evolved to include more women than ever. TheConservative Party believes all Canadians have the right to freedom from discriminationin the workplace and equality of opportunity.

ii) Individuals should be only judged on skills, qualifications and merits. Women must beentitled to equal pay for equal work.

iii) The Conservative Party recognizes the value of the caregiver. We will examinemeasures within the tax system to help offset economic costs without discrimination.

iv) The Conservative Party condemns discrimination against girls through genderselection


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EDA Edmonton - LeducSection O 102 Multiculturalism (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

102. Multiculturalism

102. Diversity

The Conservative Party recognizes the rich, diverse make-up of the Canadianpopulation and the contribution of these communities to our history and the Canadianway of life. The government should ensure that each community is able to enhance andcontribute to Canada without discrimination and barriers. Canadians embrace adiverse society which promotes core Canadian values such as: equality of

gender; equality of all citizens; freedom of religion, speech and media; rule oflaw; strong personal work ethic and personal responsibility; centrality of family;tolerance; and individual liberty.


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EDA Saint BonifaceSection N 98 - Canadian Broadcasting System (MODIFICATION)

Amended:





v) The federal Government undertake the preparation of an Action Plan for the re-organization and amalgamation of the numerous similar services of the CBCacross Canada; the objective being the order by elimination of all public fundingof the corporation which creates unfair competitive advantage with privatelyowned and operated networks and stations.


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ROLE OF GOVERNMENT, TAXATION,AND CRIME



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Role of Government, Taxation and Crime 2-01-258 - EN

EDA Etobicoke - LakeshoreSection V - 125 Canada First Defence Strategy (MINOR MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party believes that the purpose of Canadas defence policy is tobetter defend the national interest the security of the Canadian nation and theeconomic prosperity of the Canadian people in accord with the values of Canadians.In all that we do in the area of defence policy, we will apply this basic measure of thenational interest, and advance the Canada First Defence Strategy (CFDS).

i) We support the CFDS because:a) CFDS clearly lays out the priority tasks for the armed forces; surveillance and

control of Canadian territory and the protection of Canada and Canadians, a strong

and reliable partnership with the US in the defence of North America; a strongleadership role in international security and stability operationsb) CFDS is a 20-year strategy supported by assured long term funding to strengthen

the four pillars of defence; personnel; equipment; readiness and infrastructure. TheStrategy provides for a balanced increase in across these 4 pillars, includingincreasing the personnel strength of the CF and the replacement of all the majorequipment systems with new more capable platforms.

c) CFDS not only raises the strength of our armed forces but provides our soldiers,sailors and airmen with the best and most modern equipment to carry out the tasksassigned to them. The increase in personnel will reduce stress on soldiers and theirfamilies; increased funding for readiness means better and more focused trainingand the improvement in infrastructure will contribute to bettering the lifestyle of themilitary community.

d) CFDS gives Canadian industry a unique opportunity, through predictable fundingand timelines, to plan and prepare in the longer term for the development ofequipment and systems to support our Armed Forces. The Strategy will help theCanadian defence industry maintain and build their lead in many areas of advancedtechnology while providing quality jobs for thousands of Canadians across thecountry.

ii) We fully support the governments prompt actions to fill some of the most pressingdefence priorities: strategic and tactical airlift capability for operational andhumanitarian relief tasks; the strengthening of Canadas presence in the Arctic; andgiving our forces deployed in Afghanistan the tools ensuring our deployed troopshave the resources they need to establish security and to maximise optimize theirown protection. in support of NATO and the Government of Afghanistan.

iii) We fully support the governments renewal of a strong commitment to NORAD andthe expanded cooperation with the US, through Canada Command, in the surveillanceand control of our coasts and closer coordination of disaster response operations.


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EDA Portage Lisgar

Section M - 91 - Firearms (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

A Conservative Government will repeal Canadas costly long gun registry legislation andwork with the provinces and territories on is committed to cost-effective gun controlprograms designed to keep guns out of the hands of criminals while respecting therights of law- abiding Canadians to own and use firearms responsibly. Measures willinclude: mandatory minimum sentences for the criminal use of firearms; strict monitoringof high-risk individuals; increased enforcement and prosecution of smuggling; safestorage provisions; firearms safety training; a certification screening system for all thosewishing to acquire firearms legally; and putting more law enforcement officers on ourstreets.

A Conservative Government recognizes the legitimacy of private ownership offirearms and will resist any domestic or international pressure to the contrary.


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EDA Selkirk InterlakeSection S Freshwater Fish Marketing Act (NEW)

114. Freshwater Fish Marketing Act

That the Freshwater Fish Marketing Act be repealed and a voluntary dual market beinstituted.

A Conservative Government will give fishermen currently under the monopoly ofFreshwater Fish Marketing Corporation the freedom to make their own individualmarketing decisions and to direct, structure, and voluntarily participate in producerorganizations.


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EDA Humber St. Barbe Baie VerteSection S - 112 Oceans and Coastlines (NEW)

Amended:

112. Oceans and Coastlines

The Conservative Party believes that the oceans surrounding it on three sides areinternationally recognized, Federal jurisdictions with rights and responsibilities inaccordance with international treaties and laws. We support:

i) the Canadian government claim to sovereign rights: in the Internal Waters , inthe Territorial Sea, in the Contiguous Zone, in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)and in, on, or above the Continental Shelf of Canada;

ii) the sovereign right to:a) control the Northwest Passage and the Canadian Inside Passages off the

BC coast as internal waters of Canada;b) explore, exploit, conserve, and manage living and nonliving resources of

water column in the EEZ;c) explore, exploit, conserve, and manage non-living resources of the seabed

and subsoil of the continental shelf, (E.g. minerals such as ferromanganesecrusts, ferromanganese nodules, gas hydrate deposits, and petroleum);

d) economic activities, such as the production of energy from the water,currents and winds; to construct and establish artificial islands andinstallations;

iii) The rights and responsibility to:a) Conduct marine research as well as the right to suspend or cessation of

marine scientific research activities within its jurisdiction; andb) Regulate marine traffic, enforce safety standards, minimize environmental

impact and ensure that foreign vessel traffic is for legal and peacefulpurposes only.


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EDA Ajax - PickeringSection V War Veterans Allowance (NEW)

128. War Veterans Allowance

That we extend War Veterans allowance to all veterans.


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EDA Toronto CentreSection V Military Reservists (NEW)

128. Military Reservists

The Conservative Party recognizes the important contribution that military reservistsmake to Canadian security, and believes the government should be committed tosupporting reservists deployed on missions or occupational training. When reservistsare called to leave their homes and families to serve Canada, the least we can do isensure that their civilian job is waiting for them when they return.

i) We support obliging all federal departments, agencies and federally regulatedcorporations to guarantee that any employee, who temporarily leaves his or her non-military jobs to deploy on missions or on military training, will be guaranteed his or her

non-military job upon returning from deployment or training.

ii) A Conservative Government will work with provincial and private-sector partners toensure that all reserve personnel who work for any provincial government, provincialagency, or private sector entity will be guaranteed their non-military job upon returningfrom military deployment or military training.


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EDA Ottawa SouthSection E 20 - Income Splitting (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

i) The Conservative Party supports both immediate and long-term broad-based taxrelief. Reducing personal income taxes is a priority for the Conservative Party becauseit increases the take home pay and raises the living standard of all Canadians.

ii) We encourage the government to continue the process of reducing business taxes.Reducing business taxes encourages both foreign and domestic businesses to invest inCanada, meaning more and better jobs for Canadian workers. Lower business taxesmean more jobs as well as greater returns for pension plan members and those whoown RRSPs, mutual funds and common shares.

iii) We believe that government should reduce capital gains tax and eliminate tax oncapital gains that are reinvested. Lower capital gains taxes encourage saving andinvestment which means more capital for Canadian businesses, more jobs for Canadianworkers and bigger returns for Canadian investors. Therefore, we support newmeasures in which the lifetime capital gains exemption for small business owners,farmers, wood-lot operators, and fishermen were increased.

iv) We believe that payroll taxes should not exceed the amount necessary to properlyfund Employment Insurance because unnecessarily high payroll taxes are a tax on jobcreation. Lower payroll taxes encourage hiring and business expansion.

v) Canadas tax system must be built on a foundation of fairness. In this regard, weencourage the government to continue to close loopholes such as the use of offshoretax havens which erode the Canadian tax base and allow companies to avoid payingCanadian taxes. The Conservative Party supports the concept that all taxation must befair and be reasonable. The government should work to eliminate instances of taxationon taxation.

vi) We believe in income splitting for legally married and common law couples


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EDA WetaskiwinSection M - 86 Justice Principles (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party supports reorienting the approach to criminal justice and thepolicing system to give the highest priority to the protection of society through theprevention of crime. Additionally, we support emphasizing the needs and rights ofvictims.

The Conservative Party supports our Canadian justice system as defined by our Charterand Constitution and does not support a parallel justice system which would contraveneour existing rights and freedoms.

The Conservative Party of Canada believes that those convicted of more than oneserious crime serve their sentences consecutively rather than concurrently.


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EDA PeterboroughSection V Spousal/Survivor Benefits (NEW)

128. Spousal/Survivor Benefits

That we extend the application deadline for spousal/survivor benefits from 2 to 5 years.


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EDASt. Johns South-Mount PearlSection E - 20 Tax Relief (MODIFICATION)

Amended:



iii) We believe that government should reduce capital gains tax and eliminate tax oncapital gains that are reinvested in Canadian assets. Lower capital gains taxesencourage saving and investment which means more capital for Canadian businesses,more jobs for Canadian workers and bigger returns for Canadian investors. Therefore,we support new measures in which the lifetime capital gains exemption for smallbusiness owners, farmers, wood-lot operators, and fishermen were increased.




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EDA Calgary SoutheastSection M - 86 Justice Principles (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party supports reorienting the approach to criminal justice and thepolicing system to give the highest priority to the protection of society through theprevention of crime. Additionally, we support emphasizing the needs and rights ofvictims.

The Conservative Party supports our Canadian justice system as defined by our Charterand Constitution and does not support a parallel justice system which would contraveneour existing rights and freedoms.

A conservative party will support legislation aimed at protecting citizens who takeaction to protect their lives, their families or their property from criminals. Ourparty believes that the justice system should have greater recognition for therights of law abiding citizens to use reasonable force and citizens arrest toprevent criminal actions aimed at them.


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EDA Etobicoke - LakeshoreSection V - 126 - Veterans (MINOR MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party believes the government should be committed to providing thebest possible services and benefits for veterans and their families, in recognition of theirservice to Canada. We are also committed to keeping the memory of Canadianveterans achievements and sacrifices alive through the promotion of public awarenessand memorials.

i) We support the Veterans Bill of Rights to ensure that all disputes involving veteransare treated quickly, fairly and with the presumption in favour of the rights of the veteran.The Conservative Party regards this as an important component of the national

commitment to treating our veterans with respect.

ii) We are committed to ensuring the veterans of Canadas wars and peacekeepingoperations receive their veterans benefits and health care in a timely fashion.

iii) We are committed to ensuring that Canadas veterans hospital and various veteranswings in regular hospitals are in top working order.

iv) We support the continuing reform of the Veterans Review and Appeals Board so thatit can more effectively respond to the wishes of veterans.

v) We would immediately extend Veterans Independence Program services to thewidows surviving spouses of all Second World War and Korean War veterans of allconflicts regardless of when the Veteran died or how long they had been receiving thebenefit before they passed away.

vi) We would examine measures to ensure that National military treasures are retainedin Canada as a part of our Canadian heritage.

vii) We would immediately institute a complete overhaul of Veterans Affairs Canadabringing it online with the needs of todays veterans of conflict and peacekeepingmissions. This would include instituting a standard of delivery of services, i.e., reviews,payment of services and the like.

viii) A Conservative Government will continue to ensure Veterans have the benefits andservices they deserve after a life-time of dedication to their country.


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EDA Edmonton - Spruce GroveSection M - 91 - Firearms (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

A Conservative Government will repeal Canadas costly long gun registry legislation andwork with the provinces and territories on cost-effective gun control programs designedto keep guns out of the hands of criminals while respecting the rights of law- abidingCanadians to own and use firearms responsibly. Measures will include: mandatoryminimum sentences for the criminal use of firearms; strict monitoring of high-riskindividuals; increased enforcement and prosecution of smuggling; safe storageprovisions; firearms safety training; a certification screening system for all those wishingto acquire firearms legally; and putting more law enforcement officers on our streets.

The Conservative Party of Canada believes in a cautious approach toreclassifying firearms. The Conservative Party of Canada believes thatconsultation among the Government, the firearms industry, and gun owners mustbe a significant part of the reclassification process, and that the final decision onreclassification lies with Government.


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EDA St. Johns South - Mount PearlSection S - 112 - Policy Name (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

i) The Conservative Party encourages the government to work cooperatively with theprovinces and territories in all regions of the country to put emphasis on protecting andenhancing all stocks. This must be done in order to meet the needs of Canadians ratherthan reducing the harvesting and processing efforts to fit declining and mismanagedfisheries.

ii) We encourage the government to take a leadership role in international dealings withother fishing countries in order to assure cooperative management of common stocksand end fishing abuses, including foreign overfishing. We encourage the government to

maintain its commitment to take custodial management of the stocks on the Nose andTail of the Grand Banks and the Flemish Cap. We recognize that fish are renewableresources that can be rebuilt and sustained through a proper investment in science andmanagement.

iii) We believe in investing significantly in our scientific knowledge base and in makingfirm and fair decisions based on facts, with a regulatory and enforcement regime thathas the ability to carry out the necessary function. Responsibility must come fromparticipating regions where more decision making must be located so that wild stocks,as well as aquaculture, can be managed appropriately.

iv) We encourage the government to work with any interested province or territory, toincrease and streamline mechanisms for provincial management of fisheries.

iv) We encourage the government to work with any interested province orterritory to increase provincial and territorial management of fisheries.

v) We believe the government must continue to support the Canadian sealing industryby working to eliminate unfair international trade bans on Canadian seal products.


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EDA Ajax - PickeringSection V NATO and NORAD (NEW)

128. NATO and NORAD

That we continue our commitment to NATO and NORAD but that we should develop ournorthern strategy to enforce our national sovereignty.


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EDA Edmonton Mill Woods - BeaumontSection E Charity Law (NEW)

25. Charity Law

The Conservative Party believes that the government must review the laws governingcharities in Canada with a view to tightening the rules on acceptable activity, the use ofa registered charity number, disclosure requirements, and it must also closely monitorcharities and enforce existing regulations and laws.


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EDA WetaskiwinSection E 23 Equalization Payments (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

Equalization is an essential component of Canadas nation building efforts. TheConservative Party believes that provinces and territories should be able to providecomparable public services at comparable levels of taxation; therefore, we support anequalization formula and a territorial financing formula which are fair to every jurisdictionand which promote economic growth.

The Conservative Party believes that Equalisation payments to a province shallbe based on both revenue and expenses, and only be used to provide equalservices, not greater services, than the provinces not receiving equalization

payments


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EDA Etobicoke - LakeshoreSection E - 18 Debt Repayment (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

i) The Conservative Party believes the government should continue to pay down thenational debt, thus reducing the interest payment which is the single largest federalbudgetary commitment.

ii) We support the introduction of a debt repayment plan with the main part of budgetsurplus being allocated to debt repayment, in order to have a debt-to-GDP ratio wellunder 20% as soon as possible, thus having greater flexibility to deal with the fiscalpressure coming from the aging of the Canadian population.

iii) We support the sale of public assets where feasible with the proceeds of thesales being used to pay down government debt.


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EDA PeterboroughSection V - 126 Veterans (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party believes the government should be committed to providing thebest possible services and benefits for veterans and their families, in recognition of theirservice to Canada. We are also committed to keeping the memory of Canadianveterans achievements and sacrifices alive through the promotion of public awarenessand memorials.

i) We support the Veterans Bill of Rights to ensure that all disputes involving veteransare treated quickly, fairly and with the presumption in favour of the rights of the veteran.The Conservative Party regards this as an important component of the national

commitment to treating our veterans with respect.

ii) We are committed to ensuring the veterans of Canadas wars and peacekeepingoperations receive their veterans benefits and health care in a timely fashion.

iii) We are committed to ensuring that Canadas veterans hospital and various veteranswings in regular hospitals are in top working order.

iv) We support the continuing reform of the Veterans Review and Appeals Board so thatit can more effectively respond to the wishes of veterans.

v) We would immediately extend Veterans Independence Program services to thewidows of all Second World War and Korean War veterans regardless of when theVeteran died or how long they had been receiving the benefit before they passed away.

vi) We would examine measures to ensure that National military treasures are retainedin Canada as a part of our Canadian heritage.

vii) We would immediately institute a complete overhaul of Veterans Affairs Canadabringing it online with the needs of todays veterans of conflict and peacekeepingmissions. This would include instituting a standard of delivery of services, i.e., reviews,payment of services and the like.

viii) A Conservative Government will continue to ensure Veterans have the benefits andservices they deserve after a life-time of dedication to their country.

ix) That the veterans review and appeal process increase the number of militarypeers on panels.


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EDA Vaudreuil-Soulanges/Mont-RoyalSection MCharter of Victims Rights (NEW)

98. Charter of Victims Rights

The Conservative Party of Canada shall undertake to promote the adoption of a Charterof rights for victims of criminals acts, reuniting the whole of the current rights of victimscontained within the federal legislative corpus, that it undertake to add new rights tosuch a Charter and that it make this Charter a legislation based, notably, on the rights ofvictims to restitution, access to information, representation and safety.


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EDA Prince Edward HastingsSection E - 22 Spending Controls (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

i) The Conservative Party believes the government should strengthen enforcement andcriminal code penalties for fraud involving the misuse of tax dollars.

ii) The Conservative Party believes the government should introduce a system ofprogram evaluation to ensure that all major government spending programs areindependently evaluated on a regular basis. This will ensure that programs are meetinggovernment priorities and delivering value for money.

iii) The Conservative Party believes in an effective and efficient penal system. We

need to implement cost controls and income earning opportunities for individualinmates and for prison institutions to reduce the burden on the taxpayer. This willalso provide job-ready skills, training and work experience for the inmates uponrelease.


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EDA AbbotsfordSection B - 3 Public Service Excellence (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party believes that all Canadians deserve an efficient, effective, andindependent professional public service. We believe the government should build uponthe whistle-blowing protection legislation to ensure that those who expose corruptionand wrongdoing are protected from reprisal. We continue to support any measureswhich enhance public service effectiveness and accountability.

The Conservative Party believes that Public Service benefits and pensions shouldbe comparable to those available to similar employees in the private sector, andto the extent that they are not, they should be made comparable to such private

sector benefits and pensions in future contract negotiations.


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EDA Calgary - Nose HillSection E - 20 Tax Relief (MODIFICATION)

Amended:






vi) We encourage the Conservative Party to move to a less progressive taxsystem by reducing the number of personal income tax brackets.


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EDA BeauceSection E - 17 Balanced Budget Legislation (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party believes the government should enact balanced budgetlegislation, which includes overrides for declared national emergencies or other defined,and presumably rare, circumstances.

i) Until a balanced budget (predicted for 2015-2016) is achieved, the governmentrespect the objectives for spending cuts set out in the March 2013 budget;

ii) The government freeze budget spending at 300 billion dollars in the yearfollowing the achievement of a balanced budget in the 2016-2017 financial

exercise (the 300 billion dollar amount will correspond to the approximate levelthat spending will have reached if the projections of the May budget are realized,in comparison with the 276 billion dollars for the current financial exercise);

iii) That after the 2016-2017 budget, and for the four subsequent years (thus until2020-21) the federal government freeze spending at 300 billion dollars per year incurrent dollars.


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EDA Mont-RoyalSection B Sunshine List (NEW)

6. Sunshine List

Whereas many institutions, that directly or indirectly benefit from the CanadianGovernment and Canadian taxpayers, do not operate in a perfectly transparent fashion.Such entities may include Crown corporations, Federal agencies, semi-publicorganizations or organizations registered as having charitable status. Therefore be itresolved that such aforementioned entities must produce a sunshine list annuallyreporting its twenty best paid employees or all employees earning above 120,000dollars annually whichever is greater.


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EDA Northumberland Quinte WestSection M - 91 - Firearms (MODIFICATION)

Amended:


The Conservative Party recognizes that the Firearms Act and Regulation havebeen amended frequently and the intent of the Act is now often obscure, makingit difficult for Canadians to understand the Act and comply with its requirements.The Conservative Party supports a comprehensive review of the Firearms Act andRegulations to ensure that it meets the needs of Canadians, and respects therights of law-abiding Canadians to own and use firearms. The Act andRegulations will then by rewritten in plain language to minimizemisunderstandings by Canadians, police forces and the judiciary.


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EDA CambridgeSection E - 20 Tax Relief (MODIFICATION)

Amended:






vi) A Conservative Government will amend the Tax Act and any associatedlegislation to remove double taxation on Corporate Dividends that are paid out ofafter tax funds received from Canadian Corporations.


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EDA CambridgeSection M - 91 - Firearms (MODIFICATION)

Amended:


The current Firearms Act which makes ownership illegal except under specificconditions of permission shall be rescinded and replaced with an Act that;Recognizes the right to own firearms unless that right is removed through dueprocess of law on an individual basis, and; Returns the prohibited classedfirearms to restricted or non-restricted classes, and; Recognizes the licenseand/or certificate of acquisition as the authorization to transport for each classnamed on it, and ; That licensing and/or certification shall be valid for lifetimeunless removed through due process, and; A Conservative Government willinitiate a review of the various mental health acts and privacy laws and changethem to to ensure that applicable health care practitioners are given the means toadvise mental health concerns (such as, but not limited to, suicidal or homicidalbehavior or such indicated behavior) to the appropriate Police for use ininvestigating or reviewing an individual currently holding or wishing to acquirefirearms, provided in the event this information is used to deny or revoke anindividual, they can appeal any adverse decision to a Court for adjudication.


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EDA Edmonton-Sherwood ParkSection F - 32 - Labour (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

i) The Conservative Party supports the right of workers to organize democratically, tobargain collectively and to strike peacefully while respecting private property and thedecision of fellow workers not to participate. Fellow workers should not be penalized fornot participating.

ii) We believe that government should work with unions and employers in areas offederal jurisdiction to develop a dispute settlement mechanism to minimize or avoidwork disruption.

iii) The Conservative Party supports the right of union workers to a secret ballot in astrike vote.

iv) The Conservative Party believe that the government should prevent mandatorydues collected by unions from being diverted to fund political causes unrelated toworkplace needs.


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EDA Calgary - Nose HillSection F - 32 - Labour (MODIFICATION)

Amended:




iv) The Conservative Party believes that mandatory union membership and forcedfinancial contributions as a condition of employment limit the economic freedomof Canadians and stifle economic growth.


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EDA EssexSection F - 37 Arctic Sovereignty (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

The Conservative Party believes that demonstrating Canada's presence in the Arcticrequires both political and economic development in northern Canada. We believe thegovernment should:

i) work with the territories to streamline regulatory processes;

ii) make substantial strategic investments in the territories, particularly in transportationinfrastructure; and

iii) fast-track the devolution of "provincial type" responsibilities to the territories fromIndian and Northern Affairs Canada and other federal departments.

iv) work in partnership with the governments of Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut to assert andmaintain sovereignty in the Canadian Arctic with clear, effective and consistent rulesand with an integrated, coordinated resource management approach to meet thechallenges associated with increased exploration, development and marine traffic in the

Arctic.

iv) increase Canadas military capabilities and presence in the north that willallow an assertion of sovereignty with respect to Canadian land and waters. Thisis particularly important with regards to the Northwest Passage. We also believethe government should develop a comprehensive plan for an efficient andenvironmentally sensitive development of northern resources in conjunction withthe territorial governments.


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EDA Nepean CarletonSection E - Pensions (NEW)

25. Pensions

The Conservative Party believes that company pension funds should be invested byindependent trustees for the benefit of employees and should be held at arms length,not accessible by the company or its creditors.


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EDA Nepean - CarletonSection F - 32 - Labour (MODIFICATION)

Amended:




iv) Be it resolved that the Conservative Party believes unions should bedemocratic and voluntary, and labour laws should empower workers with:

a) Secret ballot votes on certification, strikes and ratifications;b) Protections against forced union dues for political and social causes that

are unrelated to the workplace;c) Respect for Article 20.2 of the United Nations Declaration on Human

Rights: No one may be compelled to belong to an association.


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EDA Humber St. Barbe Baie VerteSection S - 113 Fisheries (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

i) The Conservative Party encourages the government to work cooperatively with theprovinces and territories in all regions of the country to put emphasis on protecting andenhancing all stocks. This must be done in order to meet the needs of Canadians ratherthan reducing the harvesting and processing efforts to fit declining and mismanagedfisheries.

ii) We encourage the government to take a leadership role in international dealings withother fishing countries in order to assure cooperative management of common stocksand end fishing abuses, including foreign overfishing. We encourage the government to

maintain its commitment to take custodial management of the stocks on the Nose andTail of the Grand Banks and the Flemish Cap. We recognize that fish are renewableresources that can be rebuilt and sustained through a proper investment in science andmanagement.

iii) We believe in investing significantly in our scientific knowledge base and in makingfirm and fair decisions based on facts, with a regulatory and enforcement regime thathas the ability to carry out the necessary function. Responsibility must come fromparticipating regions where more decision making must be located so that wild stocks,as well as aquaculture, can be managed appropriately.

iv) We encourage the government to work with any interested province or territory, toincrease and streamline mechanisms for provincial management of fisheries.

v) We believe the government must continue to support the Canadian sealing industryby working to eliminate unfair international trade bans on Canadian seal products.

vi) We encourage the government to:a) work cooperatively with provinces and territories in all regions of the

country to develop an Aquaculture Development Framework forsustainable management which provides an alternative to reliance onfishing wild Stocks and promotes growing species which can beprocessed locally into value added products.

b) Support the aquaculture industry in areas such as internationalmarketing and monitoring markets so as to make informed decisions.


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EDA AhuntsicSection F - 32 - Labour (MODIFICATION)

Amended:




iv) We believe that mandatory federal jurisdiction worker contributions to unionsshould be limited to the costs of collective bargaining and union administeredbenefits to workers. Contributions to causes or initiatives unrelated to thoseobjectives should be collected on an individual, voluntary basis.


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EDA Brandon-SourisSection F - 27 Single Window System (MODIFICATION)

Amended:

i) The Conservative Party supports the establishment a single authority or singlewindow to review big science projects according to published guidelines. These types ofprojects are often tied up in the bureaucracy because, under the current system, theyare forced to seek funding from a myriad of departments and agencies. A single-windowapproach would be more transparent for the research community and more accountableto Canadian taxpayers.

ii) We support the creation of an independent Chief Scientist who would advise andre

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