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Libertarian Party of Canada
Leader: Dennis Young
http://www.libertarian.caSo, what's this party all about? This Party Profile gives you all the info you need, from a description of the party to a summary of their policies. If you like what you see, visit their website for more information.
We assembled the content for this profile from the sources listed at the bottom of the page. If you notice any incorrect information or have any questions, please get in touch with us using our contact us form. We (heart) feedback.
The Libertarian Party seeks to reduce the responsibilities and expense of government. Founded in 1973, the Libertarian Party of Canada founds its policy on respect - respect for the person and property individual citizens. They also feel that the government should play a limited role in upholding this respect.
The Policies and Priorities section was last updated in March, before the 2011 federal election was called. As you may know, candidates and parties make lots and lots (and lots) of promises during elections. So many, in fact, that we can't keep up with them. This Party Profile is a general summary. Get the most up-to-date platforms and information straight from the party's mouth here.
| Issue Area | Policy | Source |
| Accountability and Transparency | Greater independence for Members of Parliament, but also greater accountability. | Libertarian Party |
| Arts and Culture | Reject government tax-funded subsidies of all kinds. | Libertarian Party |
| Childcare | Rejects government interference with the responsibilities of families through child care subsidies and policies. | Libertarian Party |
| Copyright Legislation | Unwanted genetically modified organisms or other high-tech contamination of private property, including crops or livestock, must be treated as a trespass. | Libertarian Party |
| Urge a careful review of existing and proposed copyright legislation and international agreements. | Libertarian Party | |
| Corporate Taxes and Subsidies | Eliminate or substantially reduce corporate income tax | Libertarian Party |
| Crime and Justice | The Criminal Code should be reformed by removing victimless crimes. | Libertarian Party |
| Police resources should be used to protect children against violently or sexually abusive adults in the context of due process. | Libertarian Party | |
| Punishment should be strictly proportional to the severity of the offence. | Libertarian Party | |
| Every prisoner should be protected by the right of appeal. | Libertarian Party | |
| Defence and National Security | Support a policy of non-intervention - Canada should build peaceful relations with all nations. | Libertarian Party |
| Only justification for the use of Canada's military is to defend the rights of Canadians from foreign aggression. | Libertarian Party | |
| Oppose conscription. | Libertarian Party | |
| Oppose an escalation of current conflicts in the Middle East. | Libertarian Party | |
| In the case of terrorism against Canadians by foreign nationals, negotiation with foreign governments and police services should be the first choice in bringing individuals to justice. | Libertarian Party | |
| Canada should become more independent militarily and remove itself from the NATO bureaucracy. | Libertarian Party | |
| Democratic Reform | Canada needs a major reduction in the size and power of government. | Libertarian Party |
| Education | Rejects government tax-funded subsidies of all kinds. | Libertarian Party |
| Environment | Blames pollution problems on decades of government central planning and legislation. | Libertarian Party |
| Opposes the Kyoto Protocol | Libertarian Party | |
| First Nations and Northern Communities | Support a just and fair transfer of federal government land to all Canadian taxpayers and First Nations residents based on use or by lot. | Libertarian Party |
| Fiscal Policy | Eliminate or substantially reduce personal income tax and convert it to a fees for service system. | Libertarian Party2008 |
| Reject government tax-funded subsidies of all kinds.debt. | Libertarian Party | |
| Fisheries | Private owners have an interest in preserving the value of their investment, but the evidence shows that governments by their nature are poor stewards of fisheries and other natural resources. | Libertarian Party |
| Food Safety | Rely less on centralized government and push for more information and direct accountability from food producers and product manufacturers. | Libertarian Party |
| Foreign Policy | Canada government should attempt to neither interfere with the internal affairs of nations, nor condone dictatorships. | Libertarian Party |
| Canada should not interfere with internal rebellions when foreign peoples are trying to fight for their freedom. | Libertarian Party | |
| Seek diplomatic understanding with foreign governments in order to de-escalate the War on Drugs. | Libertarian Party | |
| Gun Control | Supports the rights of ordinary citizens to carry firearms for self-defence and recreational purposes. | Libertarian Party |
| Repeal gun registration laws. | Libertarian Party | |
| Those who use guns in violent crimes should be punished severely, but those who use guns to defend their lives and to deter aggressive criminals should never be punished for a proportional response. | Libertarian Party | |
| Healthcare | Repeal the Canada Health Act. | Libertarian Party |
| End all compulsory or tax-supported health-insurance plans. | Libertarian Party | |
| Immigration | Immigrants and refugees should be admitted freely to Canada but should not be granted government welfare. | Libertarian Party |
| Agents may assist immigrants and refugees in supplying contact information for private groups and individuals who are willing to sponsor and assist them. | Libertarian Party | |
| Immigrants should not be excluded from working in their professions. | Libertarian Party | |
| Marijuana | The illegality of drugs creates desperation and makes criminals out of non-criminals. | Libertarian Party |
| North American Trade and Integration | Support Canada's sovereignty and reject the current Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) negotiations for integrating North American security and infrastructure. | Libertarian Party |
| Personal Taxation | Move away from coercive taxation completely to a system of fees for services. | Libertarian Party |
| Abolish the GST. | Libertarian Party | |
| Same-Sex Rights | The government should remove itself from the issue of marriage altogether. Individuals and groups in society decide their own spiritual and social beliefs. | Libertarian Party2008 |
| Science and Technology | Reject government tax-funded subsidies of all kinds. | Libertarian Party |
NGOs
NGO - three letters you might have seen tossed around that seem to be doing something, but what? NGO stands for Non-Governmental Organisation, which means a non-profit group or association that acts outside of institutionalised political structures.
Bill Tracking Database
The Great Bill Tracking Database. Great resources on keeping track of Bills.
