Vietnamese premier Pham Van Dong ended a four-day visit to Paris last Week for talks with representatives of the French government to Normalize relations between the two countries. It was the first time in 30 Years that a Vietnamese leader has made an official visit to France. Talks With representatives of the U.S. are due in the near future to negotiate a Settlement of outstanding differences between the two countries. east a | Come and Celebrate arry Rankin’s Birthday ~ Saturday, May 7, 9 p.m. Russian People’s Home 600 Campbell Avenue Folk Songfest, Refreshments Admission $3.50, Unemployed, Pensioners $2.50 Tickets at the door. Sponsored by COPE thank a for $16,000... _but we still need $34,000 by June 25 As this issue of the Tribune goes to press we are almost at the half way mark in our drive for $50,000. But with $16,000 in we ~ are just barely to one quarter of our target. Fraser Industrial, Sointula and Penticton are the first clubs to 90. over the top. Niilo Makela, Vancouver East, Richmond, Surrey, North Van and Vernon are all more than half way to their target. But please don’t stop! Every club must exceed their target by _ 30 per cent if we are to reach $50,000. Press drive targets: VANCOUVER SOUTH FRASER Bill Bennett $1650 365 Delta $700 170 Broadway 1700 286 Fort Langley 600 280 Kingsway 1800 323 Surrey 2500 ~—«+1363 Niilo Makela 1000 603 White Rock 800 218 Olgin 400 282 EAST FRASER Peter McGuire 1700 430 Fraser Valley 450 108 Point Grey 600 30 Maple Ridge 800 a Binon Fraser 450 a Mission 1000 227 Outh Vancouver 1200 Vancouver East 3500 2865 ORANGES 400 ass West End 700 110 Kamloops Notch Hill 100 —— VANCOUVER ISLAND Penticton 200 272 campbell River 700 104 \ernon 600 382 Omox Valley 600 14 HERS Betsimo 1200 543 i aE 450 130 ort Alberni 800 267 Brecon : 150 eee Victoria e 1000: 217. at’shate ss e2500" ee 12IO NORTH FRASER Powell River 300 Bee Burnaby 2500 865 Prince Rupert 300 66 Coquitlam 750 231 Sointula 100 120 Fraser Industrial 500 464 Trail 500 38 1 New Westminster 900 158 Misc. 2351 Richmond 750 497 earn “$37000 $15,986 Ottawa human rights act called ‘tokenism’ by CP The Canadian Human Rights Act, now before Canada’s parlia- ment as Bill C-25 will, if enacted, serve aS a smokescreen behind with discrimination may be practiced with impunity, says a statement issued last week by the central executive of the Com- munist Party of Canada. A major flaw in the proposed Act, says the CP, is that it excludes political belief as grounds for dis- crimination and does not cover non-citizens or new immigrants not yet admitted to permanent residence in Canada. Pointing out that racism and dis- crimination are exercised against immigrants in general and against Black people in particular, the Bill as it now stands means that em- ployers can go on intimidating and abusing immigrant workers. The CP statement says that com- prehensive legislation is needed to combat racism in whatever form it expresses itself and urges that all existing federal, provincial and municipal legislation be amended to outlaw racism and racist ac- tivities in Canada and provide for strict enforcement. It urges that legislation be enacted which would make all acts of a racist and discriminatory character subject to criminal prosecution by federal and provincial authorities. Bill C-25 pretends to enshrine in federal law the principle of equal pay for work of equal value by doing away with wage differentials between male and female workers. However, Section 11 (3) says: “‘It is not a discriminatory practice to pay male and female employees different wages if the difference is Unions donate The Vancouver Labor Council has contributed $500 to the Canadian Aid for Vietnam Civilians’ campaign for $50,000 to equip a 100-bed Canada-Vietnam hospital. The Council has asked all affiliated unions to contribute. In mid-April the CAVC cir- culated 115 labor councils across Canada and over $1,000 has come in the first response. A total of $18,000 has been sent as first payment toward the hospital. based on a reasonable factor that justifies the difference.’’ Nothing in the Act defines ‘‘a reasonable factor.” The CP charges that this section of the Bill is tokenism and not a genuine ban in inequality and discrimination. There is no provision in the Bill for an appeal procedure in the event that complaints of dis- crimination are rejected by the Commission set up under the Act, or against decisions of the tribunal set up by the Commission to handle specific cases. Once a case of dis- crimination has been established there is no guarantee that those guilty will be punished, since there are too many loopholes in the legislation and its enforcement. The CP statement points out that one of the purported aims of Bill C- 25 is to protect individuals by providing access to personal records kept in federal information banks, and to ascertain their use as well as to request correction of falserecords. ‘“‘However, the list of exemptions and exceptions is so far-reaching that it renders this part of the proposed legislation useless. The bill gives the federal cabinet so much discretion that it will effectively exempt the entire government andits state agencies, including the police, from the privacy provisions of the Act,” says the CP. Emphasizing that what Canada needs is a genuine Bill of Rights embedded firmly in a new and made-inCanada constitution, the CP statement says Bill C-25 does not defend human rights. ‘‘On the one handit attempts to meet and to reflect mass public sentiment critical of attacks on human rights and democracy. On the other hand it is a sleight of hand attempt to appear as being in favor of democracy and human rights by doing nothing to alter the status quo!” The CP statement says that a new constitution must also guaranteea jobfor every man and woman as a right, provide the base for building a united Canada by recognizing the right of self- determination of our two national communities — French- and English-speaking — and their treatment as equals within a new Confederation, arrived at through a new Confederal Pact negotiated between equals. Calling for a genuine Bill of Rights that will protect and extend democracy and human rights for all working people, the CP statement urges the trade unions, NDP and other democratic organizations and individuals to protest Biil C-25 and to take up the fight for genuine human rights. Celebrate with Hal Griffin 50 years as a newspaperman. On the occasion of his 65th birthday. Saturday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. Fishermen’s Hall cgi Supper-dance Admission $5, Unemployed, Pensioners $3 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING COMING EVENTS MAY 1 TO MAY 7th — Surrey residents if you have anything for our Swap Meet, we would appreciate it. Phone 594-9371 or 531-4178. Proceeds to P.T. fund drive. MAY 14 — THE KOBZAR DAN- CERS of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Kobzar Dance Group on Saturday, May 14 at the group’s 2nd Annual Hutzul Night. We urge all former members and friends to attend an evening of entertainment, contests, and dancing to a good orchestra. A snack of Ukrainian delicacies will be served. Come to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 805 E. Pender St.,.7:30 p.m., May 14. Tickets — $4.00 per person. JUNE 12 — ANNUAL PANCAKE, Bacon and Sausage Breakfast 10 a.m. to ? Horseshow Pitch and Crib Tournaments — at Fred Bianco’s, 10246 — 132nd St. All welcome. Proceeds to P.T. press drive. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MAY 14 — Miscellaneous Garage Sale — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 15991 Pacific Ave., White Rock, B.C. Preceeds to Tribune press drive. CARETAKER required (couple preferred) for small Jewish educational institute, accomoda- tion and remuneration for light janitorial and maintenance. Leave message at 263-3180. NOTICE READERS jin Burnaby area who wish to donate to Tribune drive; cash, contest tickets or Tribune banquet tickets, phone 526-5226. MAY 14 and 15 — “GOODIE BIN” holding a Garage and Basement Sale, Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15 — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 8247-16th Ave., Burnaby. Rain or shine. Free coffee to Trib. readers. Proceeds to the P.T. drive. CANADIANS FOR DEMOCRACY in Chile would like to thank all those who assisted in making the recent art exhibit, film night and bazaar a success. FOR SALE BLACK AND WHITE TV — 21-inch screen, also large tent for sale. Phone 526-3916. Proceeds to Tribune drive. Oolichans - fresh and smoked. Phone 946-9902. . 2 HOLLY TREES, 8 feet tall. Proceeds to the Pacific Tribune. Phone 594-9371. BUSINESS PERSONALS MOVING? CLEANUP — Wanted articles for resale. All proceeds to P.T. Phone 526-5226. ““THE GOODIE BIN.” PLUMBING REPAIRS and Alterations. Phone 435-8553 or> 874-4472 after 4 p.m. Proceeds to Tribune press drive. HALLS FOR RENT UKRAINIAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE — 9805 East Pender St., Vancouver 4. Available for banquets, wed- dings, meetings. Ph. 254-3436. WEBSTER’S CORNERS HALL — Available for banquets, meetings, etc. For rates: Ozzie, 295-4171 or 685-5836. RUSSIAN PEOPLE’S HOME — Now available for-rentals. For reservations phone 254-3430. PACIFIC TRIBUNE—MAY 6, 1977—Page 11 .