This is Lloyd Walker’s “Union?” issue paper. Continue reading »
Jun 011988
Jun 011988
This is one of two versions of Robert Metz’s “Politics Is Personal” issue paper.
Version 1: June, 1988
Version 2: October, 2010 Continue reading »
Jun 011988
This is Robert Metz’s “Choice” issue paper. Continue reading »
May 311988
Contents:
“Free Trade: Ensuring a Strong Canadian Culture” by Walter Block
“Sunday Shopping and Christian Ethics” by William Frampton
“Films for the Rational Filmgoer” by Marc Emery
“Limits Mean Poor Service” by Lloyd Walker Continue reading »
May 011988
AUDIO – DESCRIPTION:
In March of 1988, the U.S. border patrol began seizing cars, boats, other vehicles, and their contents, in situations where illegal drugs were found in the vehicle. On her “Talkback” program (Radio 98), host Ann Hutchison wanted to know whether people thought asset seizure to be “fair”. Both Freedom Party president Robert Metz and Freedom Party Action Director Marc Emery called in to share their thoughts on the matter.
Apr 301988
Contents:
“No Referendums Please” by Marc Emery
“Equal But not Fair: Ontario’s Family Law Act” by Frank Schaedlich
“Sex-crazed Pension Legislation” by Bruce A. Miller
“The Joke’s On Us!” Continue reading »
Apr 211988
AUDIO – DESCRIPTION:
On April 20, 1988, Ontario finance minister Robert F. Nixon tabled the Liberal government 1988 provincial budget. It proposed, in part, that Ontario’s Retail Sales Tax be increased by one percentage point: up to 8% from 7%. The tax increase was, therefore, one of the subjects of discussion on Radio 98’s “Talkback” program, in the days that followed. Freedom Party president Robert Metz called-in, and explained that taxes are the secondary issue, and that the main issue is getting spending under control. He speaks, especially, to Ontario’s two most expensive programs: health care and education.
Mar 311988
VIDEO – DESCRIPTION:
On March 31, 1988, voters in the riding of London North went to the polls in a by-election. Barry Malcolm was Freedom Party of Ontario’s candidate. In this polling-day news report, the four candidates who lived in the riding (two others did not) were shown casting their ballots for themselves Continue reading »
Mar 281988
VIDEO – DESCRIPTION:
On March 28, 1988, during the Ontario provincial by-election for the riding of London North, five of the six candidates – including Freedom Party of Ontario’s candidate, Barry Malcolm – attended Ritchie’s Restaurant for a sit-down televised brunch. Arguably, the relatively unstructured discussion gave viewers a better opportunity to learn about each candidate, what motivates them, and what they are like as people. Continue reading »
Mar 011988
VIDEO – DESCRIPTION:
These two by-election commercials for the March 31, 1988 by-election in the Ontario riding of London North was aired on local television in London. Freedom Party of Ontario’s candidate in the by-election was Barry Malcolm. Continue reading »