Craig's Policy Positions

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Craig's policies on various issues are listed below. If you do not see a policy position on an issue that is of concern to you please call our campaign headquarters at (519) 856-1634 or e-mail us at pgib@2cards.ca and Craig or someone from the campaign will get back to you as soon as time permits us to do so.

IRAQ

Craig feels that we should be supportive of our good neighbour to the South. 9/11 was a tragedy and despicable act that he fears could be visited on all freedom loving countries. Craig believes that we should champion all efforts that will prevent the spread of terrorist activities throughout the world, including the removal of Saddam Hussein's repressive rule in Iraq. Craig has no doubt that along with being a murderer of his own people, Saddam will be shown to be a supporter of a broad range of terrorist activity in the Middle East and throughout the world. World peace must be defended by countries of courage; Craig believes that Canada is such a country.

MILITARY

Craig believes the government of Canada should restore appropriate funding to the Canadian Military to ensure operational readiness and effectiveness.

(Check Back for Craig's Detailed Policy paper being announced later in February)

CANADA CUSTOMS & REVENUE AGENCY

If Canada Customs & Revenue Agency forces an audit and no wrong doing is found the agency should be responsible for compensation (IE. legal bills, accounting fees and lost revenue). Canada Customs & Revenue Agency should not be able to enforce "Requirement To Pay" form on any accounts without due process of law.

IMMIGRATION

Allow immigration to be strictly controlled jointly by the Provinces and the federal government

TAXPAYER PROTECTION

Craig proposes the enactment of a Taxpayer Protection Act at all levels of government, forcing a binding referendum on raising involuntary fees and taxes.

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Craig is committed to require quarterly financial statements by the federal government which must disclose where tax money has been allocated.

EQUALITY

Craig believes that Canadians should be treated equally regardless of race, language, culture and gender and not receive special treatment because of these characteristics. Craig cherishes the various cultures in Canada and believes that these cultures can and will continue to flourish without the government tax dollars. Therefore Craig believes in the elimination of:

• Government funded multiculturalism.
• Grants or funding of special interest groups.
• Human Rights Commissions, Tribunals and language police.
• Employment Equity laws and programs.

DEMOCRACY

Craig believes that politicians are elected to represent their constituents. He believes that Canadians should decide the direction of the government on major issues. Therefore, Craig supports the following:

• Recall - Craig believes that voters must be able to recall Politicians.
• Free votes - This will allow our politicians to represent us not just obey their party line.
• Fixed election dates
• Term Limits
• Referendums on major issues
• A Triple E Senate (Elected, Equal and Effective)

TAXES

Craig believes that the average Canadian business pays far too many different government taxes. Moreover, restrictive provincial labour laws also limit the independence of business owners to strategically grow their businesses and add more employees as they see fit. Craig supports eliminating these restrictions on growth through the following policies:

• A single rate of tax on income earners and businesses.
• Elimination of business subsidies and corporate handouts ("Corporate Welfare").
• Elimination of all income, business and payroll taxes to be replaced by a consumption and expenditure tax.
• A complete Organizational Review of all civic organizations with regards to core services should be undertaken to improve productivity and delivery of services.
• Elimination of Inter-provincial trade barriers
• Ensuring that every province is a "Right To Work Province" (meaning an end to forced unionism and/or dues as a condition to employment).

PROPERTY RIGHTS

Craig believes the absence of Property Rights are a barrier to creative effort and individual improvement. Property rights must be enshrined in Canada's constitution

PENSIONS

• Craig will fight any increases in CPP contributions. Craig will encourage the public to invest in their own private retirement plans.
• Craig advocates mandatory provincial pension plans regulated by provincial governments but managed by private enterprise.

PRIVATIZATION

The business of government is to be a facilitator for the provision of services not a provider of services. Consequently, Craig supports:

• The privatization of all crown corporations.
• Privatization of nonessential services
• Referendum on privatization of Crown Corporations
• Create a public / private task force on privatization.

FIREARMS & RECREATION

Canadians shall have the right to own, enjoy and use firearms in a responsible manner, and no law will infringe upon heritage, culture, and other historical rights relating to hunting, trapping, recreational target shooters, firearms collectors, agricultural firearms usage and other historical firearms activities. If necessary provincial governments will legally challenge any aforementioned infringements and will if necessary after a referendum invoke the "Not Withstanding Clause"

SUPREME COURT

Craig believes that the Supreme Court of Canada has become political and activist and in no way reflects the will of the majority of Canadians. Since these judges are ruling according to their own personal and political agenda we support and will actively promote elected Supreme Court Judges in Canada.

FAMILY

Craig believes in the following precepts that support and protect families:

• Elimination of Child Pornography and strict enforcement laws at all levels of government.
• Raising the age of consent to at least the age of 16.
• Elimination of interest group funding.
• Give newly married couples a tax break to give incentives to marriage and to start a family.
• Implement a Parents Rights Protection Act.

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