Blue Sheet
Principles & Policies of the Reform Party of Canada - 1996-97
A Fresh Start for Canadians
The Reform Party's Principles and Policies 1996-97 contains the official principles and policies of the Reform Party of Canada as adopted by Party Assemblies.
The Reform Party is guided by the Statement of Principles which remains largely unchanged since the Party was founded in 1987.
This edition includes changes to policies adopted by resolutions of the Party Assembly in Vancouver, June 6-9, 1996. These changes include amendments, additions and deletions to previous policy statements.
This edition of Principles and Policies is especially important because it forms the basis of the Reform Party's election platform - A Fresh Start for Canadians.
The policy development process leading to each Assembly is a cornerstone of our grassroots party. It begins with Reform Party members at the constituency level creating resolutions. Through a selections process, constituencies then decide which resolutions will finally reach the floor of the Assembly for final debate and voting.
Any questions about this policy development process can be addressed to the national office of the Reform Party of Canada.
To become a member of the Reform Party of Canada, and participate in the development of our principles, policies and platform, please complete the membership application form at the back of this publication.
Democratic politics is not a spectator sport. I invite you to join with us in developing the policies that will give Canada a Fresh Start for the 21st Century.
SIGNATURE
Harry Meyers
Chairman, Reform Party of Canada
