Jack Layton and the New Democrats : Jack Layton et le NDP : leadership, expérience, solutions : platforme 2008

Creating Jobs and Innovation in a New Energy Economy Jack Layton and the New Democrats will implement a prudent and sensible plan to keep good jobs in Canada, encourage innovation, and get the Canadian government engaged in creating good jobs in the new energy economy. [...] Jack Layton and his team of New Democrats will stop the rip-offs and strengthen consumer protection: Reduce overcharging and hidden fees, and ban ATM fees for institutions regulated under the Bank Act, by requiring more accountability and transparency from the cell phone companies, the banks, airlines and other companies. [...] Protect consumers in sectors where only a handful of companies control the entire industry by strengthening the Competition Act and the regulatory powers of the CRTC, the Competition Bureau and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. [...] A PRIME MINISTER ON YOUR FAMILY ’S SIDE, FOR A CHANGE 13 Agriculture and Food Security Jack Layton and the New Democrats will: Ensure that the preservation of orderly Canadian marketing systems, and the elimination of predatory export practices and subsidies are key priorities – both in domestic policy and in international trade negotiations. [...] JACK LAYTON AND THE NEW DEMOCRATS Forestry Working with provincial and territorial governments, First Nations, workers and management in the forest industry Jack Layton and the New Democrats will: Support sustainability in forest management practices, including incentives for certification, to keep the industry sustainable for communities, workers, and future generations.