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WHIITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMER 16, 1988, PAGE 19 Libertarians support free trade, oppose 'big' governmeflt. By Adam Sikora lY4rcy Cain in Ontario riding and Rolf osma in Durham riding are the local candidates for the Libertarian Party that is fielding 100 candidates across Canada in this year's federal election. Formed in Canada in 1974, the Libertarians fielded the required 50 candidates to qualify as a recognized political party in 1979. Ini 1980, they had 59 candidates, 72 in 1984, and this year they have 100 candidates, hoping for 125. Inthe last federal election 24,000 Canadians voted Libertarian. Led by Dennis Corigan, a 40-year-old insurance executive, he sees the key to gaining a strong foothold in the voting public's mind is, earning credi- bility from the media. "A Libertarian governiment would be no more competent to run your life than any other. The difference is that the other parties won't let that stop them from trying," says Cain, -a 38-year-old computer program- mer who is the Libertarian candidate for Ontaro riding. Cain focused Libertarian views on four issues: free trade, big government, privatization and censorship., The party- encourages free trade, supporting Canada's par- ticipation with the United States as well as other countries. They feel the NDP and Liberal dlaim that free trade could mean a loss in Canadian sovereignty really means the two parties fear a loss in arbitrary government power. libertarians say free trade will likely limit excessive govern- ment mnplto of the mar- ketplace. The party also supports privatization of government- owned companies, saying it could potentially pay off' $50 te $100 billion of the national debt, pointing out that government ownership of industry is a feature of most of the world's poorer nations. Libertarians are opposed to al forms of government censorship, feeling that free exchange of ideas and opinions, letting the public decide what they want te see and don't want to see, is vital te a democratic society. They also oppose big gov- ernment, pointing out that it will spend 52 per cent of ail the wealth generated in this country. Rather than that, they support giving free markets and free choice a chance, eliminating the need for a big self-serving government to regulate and tax. Agreeing with Cain, but also adding bis own insights, is Roif Posma, 47, the Libertarian candidate for Durham riding. Posma, of Oshawa, is a graduate of political science from Queen's University and has been living in bis riding and working with General Moters for 20 years. He and wife Elizabeth have. a son, Eric. On the subject of free trade, Posma points out that bis party was the first te suggest free trade with the U.S., long -before-Bilan Mulroney and the Progressive Conservatives adopted that poli- cy. Posma says that on top of free trade with the U.S., he'd like te see free trade between the provinces of Canada. Against tariffs, Posma expres- ses concern over the movement of products due to a disterted mar- ketplace which is, he says, monopolized. Posma relates the case of Canadian red cedar shingles, once exported to the U.S. for building materials until high tariff's were implemented. Citing a personal example, Posma tells of bis brother who owns a plant in Brantford. The plant produces mechanical drive systems for companies such as LASCO. Having Ite pay duty on parts imported from theU.S., and more duty when finished products were sbipped back te Brantford, Posma's brother opened a plant in Buff'alo to cut profit losses, resulting in the loss of Canadian jobs. Feeling the auto pact- is actually mini-free trade, Posma criticizes NDP leader Ed Broad- bent for confusing the public by calling it "managed secteral trade." Posma dlaims the Libertarians are fiscally responsible, believing in not spending more than they earn, wisbing to see Canada reduce its national debt. D'A&RCy CAM ROLF POSMA On a busy schedule of candidate meetings, Posma indi- cated that he prefers speaking te bigh school and college students because, in bis opinion, they have a younger, more open mind and want te ask questions of ail the candidates, not just represent- atives of the three main parties. SEE PAGE 31 When René Soetens was nominated as the Progressive Conservative candidate for the Ontario Riding, 1 feit completely confident about my decision to retire from politios. I wholeheartedly support and endorse René who is the best qualified person ta represent aur Riding in Ottawa following the election of November 2 lst. 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