IHE LABOR-PROGRESSIVE PARTY

rinterests first

U.S. monopolies

ae be borne by the local responsibility, plus
dard he, cing anything above the provincial
ie ta May be approved by the local school
Xl shool i Grants to be made directly to the
Mihi, . POard for -administration; local re-
Shing; and authority to be encouraged; the
fo Sovernment to guarantee all new debent-
es “pital construction to reduce interest

ad ce ag the carrying charges for princi-
Ml ji, ment of provincial grants to local
reels to be determined by the use of a
7 need upon objective data which measures
di ( Weighted-pupil’’ system) and finan-
a) i (local assessment).

er tation to make for equalization of
| er oo Sugh provision of a uniform provincial
FY en of the definition of “‘improve-
the Clude all equipment and machinery,
te, ota ie tesidential); and provision of a
ry tans vated system of exemptions based on

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Stall by tty to give tax relief to homes, farms
“esses from present unjust tax loads.

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the People’s health and
] Welfare... not warfare

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Provision of an adequate hospi-
tal, medical and social security
Program through introduction of
Industrial Social Security Tax’
levied against the ‘ earnings
(above a basic minimum) of
those corporations using up the
nn a peeaces forest, mineral, oil,
hg Upp will shery resources. Toward this
he Orinsur Support all measures for elimina-
ity *aseq . Ue and reduction of premiums.
Nother “sion allowances for the aged, the
sane! Civil ge Widows, workmen's compensa
‘ Wards st Vants, in accordance with Cana-

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Bethe by tesponsible research and social

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"Mtn, Nal facilities and standards,
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with closer cooperation between provincial, muni-
cipal and federal authorities to guarantee full edu-
cational opportunities from kindergarten to univer
sity graduation on the basis of student ability. Free
provision of school textbooks and removal from
their contents of all glorification of war, racial,
national and religious. discrimination, with the aim
of stimulating a Canadian outlook towards the de-
velopment of Canadian culture.

Government action to provide needed commun-
ity hospital, school and low-rental home construc
tion.

Restoration of provincial Pro-Rec and library
grants, and provision of adequate recreational and
cultural facilities for youth.

Reopening of the Dominion-Provincial tax
agreement to secure a just deal for the province.
Abolition of the three percent sales tax and reduc
tion of car license fees to $10.

Increased grants and marketing
assistance for farmers

Allot a fairer share of the provincial
budget for the Department of Agri-
culture, and reduce unfair tax bur-

Sumi: dens.
WSR Action to stop the dumping of farm
4 : products in B.C., and to ensure ord-
* erly and efficient marketing of farm

produce at home and abroad.

Provide a guaranteed floor price for all farm
products, and compensation for uncontrollable
losses resulting from flood, frost, drought, disease
epidemics and other natural causes.

Extend government credits to help farmer's sons
to stay on the land; to finance land Clearance, irri
gation and dyking, farm and stock improvement,
community-operated machinery and equipment de-
pots, and to assist cooperatives.

Recognize the importance of the Select Standing
Committee on Agriculture by enactment of legisla
tion embodying its recommendations.

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"Ogressive

A new deal for labor .for

improved living standards

A democratic labor code with full
protection of the rights of working
men and women to organize into the
Z union of their own choice; voluntary
2 2 government certification and concili-

= ation; guarantee of the right to strike
and picket in accordance with ac
cepted trade union practice. _

Extension of the Workmen’s Compensation Act
to cover all workers in all. industries (including fish-
ing, agriculture and domestic service), and payment
of 100 percent compensation on full earning capac
ity, increased compensation pensions and provision
of a medical appeal board.

Adequate upward revision of minimum wage
laws and action to end discrimination in wages and
employment of women.

Strict enforcement of all existing labor legisla-
tion, safety requirements and regulations effecting
the welfare of labor upon all foreign-controlled con-
cessions.

Make democracy live---
End discrimination---

Guarantee civil rights

Enact a “‘Civil Rights Bill’ to
guarantee all citizens of the
province the fundamental rights
of free speech, freedom of the
press, assembly and organiza-
tion; freedom of religious and
: political affiliation, with provi-
sions of heavy penalties for advocacy of racial hatred
or discrimination.

Action to provide the Native Indian people with
the same pension, welfare, educational, job and pro-
fessional opportunities as other Canadians; to get im-
provement of the federal Indian Act, the right to
vote in federal elections, full protection of all Native
Indian rights and preservation of traditional fishing
and hunting grounds.

Legislation for the protection of deserted wives.

Extend the right to vote in provincial and muni-
cipal elections to all citizens at the age of 18.

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