NL-Outsidethebox [confederation]

Just thought i would take a moment to highlight the NDP's policy on Demcratic Reform. Mainly due to their policy to create aboriginal seats in Parliament!


The NDP proposes a referendum on whether to change the voting system to one based on proportional representation, which would give parties seats based on based on the percentage of votes they receive
Abolish the Senate

Create aboriginal seats in Parliament

Lower the voting age to 16
Create an independent ethics counsellor, toughen up conflict-of-interest guidelines and crack down on expense accounts
Implement a Parliamentary review of senior appointments to bodies such as Crown corporations, agencies and boards
Have "third parties" report publicly on the funds they received for election campaigns and advertising
Crack down on unaccountable election slush funds
Enact whistleblower laws to protect civil servants
Improve federal, provincial and territorial relationships through the Council of the Federation
Ensure Parliament votes before committing troops overseas
Establish an independent commissioner who monitors federal departments’ compliance to all policies for persons with disabilities and who advises about the effects of pending legislation on persons with disabilities

Other party policies can be seen and compared here.
http://www.ctv.ca/mini/election2006/static/issues/