PAGE 12, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30,1980, WHITBY FREE PRESS Election 1980 Questionnaire CONT'D FROM PG. il private sectors. " It wouid thus seem our immediate challenge will be to draw successfully upon and encourage this poten- tial. Rich in human and natural resources, proud of our unique heritage and past achievements, our future, if wisely directed, will be outstanding. Posma As we head into the 2lst century, the Llbertarian Party looks forward to less governent and greater individual freedom. There are many good things happening right across Canada and the U.S. already. Proposition No. 13 in California was only' the beginning. In direct proportion to the reduction in governinent, economic viability and prosperity wil return to Canadians. I believe there may occur some repressive periods of collectivism, but the long range tendency will be toward deregulation, for ail Canadians. Rison We can look forward to more emphasls on energy, on energy production through hydro electric power and Renewables. Involved i this development wil be the electrification of our mass transit - the rallways especially. We can also look forward to an increased share in the international markets for our agricultural products. With any luck, and a NDP governinent, we could look forward to increased trade in microelectronics and products that are specific to our climate, such as highly refined solar stystems the development of which might be useful to other countries with a climate like ours. What are Canada's options if Quebec leaves Con- federation? Carrel I The Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada considers that the national unîty of Canada is very precious. However, genuine national unity can only be establisbed if tbe people of Quebec have the rigbt to seif-determination, including'secession if they so desire. Tis is why our Party fights for the free union of Quebec with the rest of the country, which means that the people of Quebec have the right to sei-determination lncluding secession if they so desire. The Marxlst-Lenlfllst Party advocates voting Noli the referendum on "«soverelgnty- associaiton." Dickerson If Quebec leaves Confederation, the remalnlng provinces wll have to re-eStabliah the Canadian nation. A constrt,ional conference will bave to be con- vened witb each province sending what will amount to the new Fathers of Confederation. The duties and responsibilities of the various levels of govermnent will bave to be re-defined. Fenneil A Canada without Quebec is, in the PC's opinion, a hypothetical question. Under a Progressive Con- servative Governument, Canada would remain in- tact. This does not rule out any re-evaluation of the present constitutional make-up with a view to greater flexibility and fairness in the system. As 1 pointed out earlier recognition of both differen- ces and similarities among the members of Con- federation make increased consultation and cooperation an imperative. To this end, Prime Minister Clark bas instructed Senator Arthur Tremblay to use the Pepin-Robarts report on Canadian Unity as a model for reviewing the Con- stitution and federal-provincial distribution of powers. Mis paper, will then be considered by Parlianient and the provinces as a bisis for discussion. Posmia Should Quebec decide to leave confederation, civil war between Canada and Quebec would not be a legitimate option, as Libertarians believe that war is only acceptable i terms of self defence. This leaves discussion and negotiation as the only alter- natives for reconciliation. If separation proved irreversible the federal government must take whatever steps are necessary to protect the assets of those individuals not wishing to live in an In- dependent Quebec. Rison Canada's options witbout Quebec.is confederation. It is NDP policy that no one sbould be forced to stay in confederation. We believe that because Quebe has a higher unemployment rate than the national average, because the people of Quebec have been promised language and cultural rights they neyer received, because Quebec has always had an ex- ploitive hewers-of-wood economy, Quebec bas every right to expect a fair shake from tbe rest of Canada. Should Aberta be able to demand world prices for her domestlcally-sold oil? If not, what level of government should have control over energy resources and what klnd of energy pollcy do you believe should be adopted? Carrel I The Marxist-Leninist Party contends that the way out of the energy crisis is to make the rich pay for it. Specifically, we say: 1) The political parties of the rich have absolutely no interest in achieving genuine self-sufficiency in energy for Canada or the ability to do so: CONT'D ON PG. 14 ~~~'?# CORPORATION 0F THE \~TOWN 0F WHITBY *CONTRACI W80-1 MUNICIPAL TRANSoIT SYSEMe