Party Policies
The New Democratic Party in Newfoundland and Labrador has long been a party that has advocated social-democratic policies that support working people and families and the labour movement. On the 20th September 20, 2007, the party released its policy platform for the 2007 general election. The platform's main points were:
- A review of the province's health care system;
- A universal pharmacare program;
- Safe, healthy, and clean neighbourhood schools;
- A home care and home support program for seniors;
- A better energy plan than the one created by the Williams government;
- Increased funding for women's centres and initiatives;
- A province-wide 911 system;
- Anti-Scab legislation; and
- Free tuition for public post-secondary education.
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