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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1977-06-01, Page 20• • +Tv kt.1 31,-, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IMIN I I III I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III II I II 1 I II MEM Nil - . PAGE TWENTY THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1977 E LIVE IN CI IANGING TIMES. ALL • ABOUT US, THROUGHOUT CANADA' AND THE WORLD, STANDARDS AND VALUES IAT I LAVE STOOD UNQUESTIONED FOR A I 1UNDRED YEARS ARE IN JEOPARDY. AT VHS !DINT IN OUR I IISTORY, WI IEN CONFIDENCE IN OUR FUTURE IS MORE IMPORTANT T1 MN EVER BEFORE, I.COMMIT TIIE ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PARTY TO THE FOLLOVV- 1NG PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES. UNDER A PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT THESE COMMITMENTS, WI IICH FORM PART OF A DYNAMIC PROGRAM OF ACTION, WILL GIVE EACI 1 PERSON IN ONTARIO THE ASSURANCE WITHIN WHICH TO SHAPE I OR HER PERSONAL DESTINY. ) DEDICATION PRINCII )f,ES 1. Freedom can he sustained only in a society without dis- crimination based on race, col- our, sex or creed. It can best be preserved'in a society com- mitted to justice and the rule . • of law and to democratic in- stitutions based upon the British Parliamentary System. ' 2. Fairness and equality of opportunity can he guar- anteed only b.y a govern- ment prepared to ensure that power is norif5 fairly by anygroup in society, including government itself. 3.Real freedom can be achi eyed and maintained only when government is prepared to limit its own growth, power and costs. 4. The strength, prosperity and unity of all Canada is vital to the future well-being of all the people of Ontario. The preser- vation of that unity is Ontario's primary national goal. I '5. In a fair and free society, government . must 'delineate and protecit he following rights of the individual: a. The right to build a secure future. for one's self and one's family, h. The right to seek- and earn fair wag es. c. The right to seek and earn fair profits and fees. d. The right to work in peace and safety. e. The right to, be protected from unfair I) r unlawful practices in the market place or the labour forcer .1. The right to a fair and equit- able tax system. g. The right to pursue personal fUlfillment, growth and self- i mprovement. COMMITMENTS The Progressive Conserva- tive Government of Ontario affirms itscommitment to each .of the following tasks. 1. A commitment to a target of one hundred thousand new jobs each year for the next decade. 2. A commitment to the conti n- ued,security of food-supply for all Optarians, This is • to be achieved through: the preser- vation of farmland; increased per-acre production; effective marketing of surplus agricul- tural exports and continued support for the farming com- munity. 3. A commitment to a target of 900,000 housing starts over the next ten years in Ontario. 4. A commitment to reducing the municipal tax burden on .senior citizens, and to work towards the ultimate eliminaL non of this particular tax for the majority of Ontario's senior citizens. 5, A commitment to reducing unnecessary waste in all social spending to ensure that the truly needy and those who serve them get adequate and fair support. 6. A commitment to continue the battle against. inflation while providing the private sector with opportunity and example for job creation. 7 A commitment to replacing at least two trees for every one harvested henceforth in Ontario, and to regenerating every acre harvested. 8. A commitment to increasing the sale of Ontario goods and services outside Canada by 5 a year. '9.A commitment to containing the size and expense of govern- ment in Ontario, resulting in a balanced budget by 1981. 10. A commitment to maintain- ing the highest quality of health and hospital services, based on a system which allows indi- viduals to work together with their own doctors for their own health and well-being. MA commitment to preserve an educational system of high quality, with accessibility to higher education based upon individual choice and individ- ual merit. 12. A commitment to the value of municipal goverhment in the democratic structure of Ontario society. 13. A commitment to balanced growth and development in the North, so as to make prosperity, social and cultural advancement equally avail- able to the citizens of Northern Ontario. ---1 1-1..A commitment to the pursuit of excellence in the fields 'of industry, technology, manage- ment andcollective bargaining so that all Ontarians may share in the collective pride and self-contidence that stems from liVing in an environment ,of progress and achievement. 15. A commitment to fair profit as the prime encouragement for individual wage-earners, professionals, entrepreneurs, / investors and industries to help Ontario grow, along with a commitment to encourage the grOWth of the small busk n'!:-., sad of of our KE-maray., 16. A commitment to reducing work stoppages and stow- downs through more advanced labour-management negotia- tions and through the outlaw- ing of strikes and lockouts in Such sectors of the economy as provincial government services. — --- — AFFIRMATION Weaffirm that the Progres- siveConserVativeGovernMent will uphold these,principles and commitments as a guarantee of personal f reedom, economic securitymnd stability in Ontario. We affirm our belief that social justice for all can be assured only through dedication to high quality programs of health and education' that serve 'all with competence., equity, effective- ness and affordability. • To this end: • , Health systems must allow doctors and patients to work together to prevent, treat and cure disease. • • Education programs must promote basic competence in basic skills as a prerequisite to the advancement of all. • Opportunity must be main- tained for all who legitimately seek greater participation-such as native peoples, women, the handicapped-so that all in Ontario 'Share as a common heritage the right to pursue personal fulfillment through theiroWneffortinitiative,com- mitment and self-reliance. 'We affirm 1hat every citizen of Ontario shares a common right to self-adVancement, to balanced and stable govern- ment, to freedom, justice, equityand securityas residents of a great province which has a key role to play in advancing the interests of a great nation. To these principles, commit- ments and affirmations I dedi- cate my Party in the service of every man, woman and child of our province in a spirit of faith, trust and common purpose. I I I Ili What this Charter means to you. "The policies and commit- ments in this Charter grew out of my New Year's message as amplified in our Throne Speech and recent Budget. It describes how a Progressive Conservative Government will lead Ontario in the years immediately ahead. I believe it reflects an understanding of the way of life and the human needs and aspirations of people through( nit this Province. It provides a plan to keep Ontario strong and dynamic-a place in which the need to preserve the best of the past is balanced with the need for future growth. The Progressive Conservative Party is committed to these goals. I ask you to join with .me in translating this Charter into action by voting. Progressive Conservative on .tune 9th7 William Davis, Premier Your future. Your choice.