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Canadian Alliance race splits MPs

Jan-Christian Sorensen
Contribteting Writer

NORTH Vancouver MP Ted White is throwing
his support behind Alberta treasurer Stockwell
Day’s bid for the leadership of the new Canadian
Alliance Party.

Ina press release issued today, White championed Day tor his stance on
ening, ending “abuses” in the immigration and refugee svstent and his sup-
port of direct democrac

“Stockwell stands out as proving that he’s not afraid to speak out openly
and frankly about these controversial issues.” said White.

“Eva. a ten he’s been under attack
by the media for doing so, he has made
it clear that he wants to be tougher on
crime and) deal with this immigration
problem.”

Other figures secking the party's
nomination are Preston Manning, B.¢
Esqttimalr-Juan de Fuca MP Keith
Martin and Ontario’s ‘Tom Long.

Party members in North Vancouver
will cast: their vote on fung 24 at the
Holiday Inn on Old Lillooet Road.

Ifa second ballot is needed, it will be
held on July

Among the principles the party
espouses are:

Sasingle, 17% tay rate for all Canadians;

#@ mandated balanced budgets and debt’ CANADIAN Alliance
repayment; teadership hopeful
@ reliable, long-term health care tund- Stockwell Day

ing;

Bsmatler, more efficient government,

@ a tougher stance on immigration and crime;

Ina telephone conversation with the News on Thursday, Day said he was
gratefull to have White's support.

“Its er couraging to have MIs sup porting me, sially someone
Ted's stature,” said Dav. “He's an individual who's distinguished himsel

and distinguished himself as being an advecate of freedom. of

speech, especially in ‘the House of Commons
“That will add well to the democratic strength of the House should we

be honoured to form the next government.
i id that he had received numerous telephone calls and visits from

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