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NDP on Peace Issues

For me, concerns about peace have always been at the forefront. As my readers and fellow bloggers have seen, politics is only of importance to me as it pertains to the primary issues of peace, human rights, social justice, civil liberties, equality, poverty, environment, democratic reform and freedom. In other words, to a more just, equitable, peaceful society and global peacekeeping -- and peace-making.

Due to my involvement with several groups representing these issues, I had sent out numerous emails to all parties and riding candidates asking questions about some of these concerns and had posted them here previously.

Tonight I received the the NDP's answers to a Ceasefire.ca questionnaire I had sent to all parties. (Neither the Liberals nor the Conservatives have replied, so far. They have not replied to any of my other questions either.)

Here is the NDP's reply:

NDP on Peace Issues


Thank you for writing. The following is our reply to Ceasefire.ca's questionnaire regarding peace.


Q. If elected, will you ensure that Canada does not participate in the U.S. ballistic missile defence system?

Yes. The NDP forced the Liberal Government to keep Canada out of Bush's missile defence system. We will continue opposing Canada's involvement in the U.S. ballistic missile defence system.


Q. If elected, will you commit to returning Canada to our former position as one of the world's top 10 contributors of soldiers to UN-led peacekeeping missions?

Yes. The NDP is committed to ensuring Canada focuses on peacekeeping.


Q. If elected, will you redirect planned military spending increases to support UN peacekeeping and other important security measures, such as improved health care, environmental protection and foreign aid?

We will ensure Canada's military spending promotes Canadian sovereignty as well as international peace and security.


Q. If elected, will you tighten Canada's arms export controls, end public subsidies to corporations for weapons production, and ensure that public dollars, such as Canada Pension Plan funds, are not invested with arms producers?

Yes.


Q. If elected, will you ensure that Canada leads the way for nuclear disarmament and the prevention of an arms race in space?

Yes.


Again, we appreciate hearing from you. All the best.



Jack Layton and Canada's NDP
Getting results for people
Des réalisations concrètes
www.ndp.ca www.npd.ca

posted by Annamarie at 10:58 PM