Al2 - Friday, August 24, 1984 - North Shore News GE federal election He TUESDAY’S ALL candidates forum spon- sored by the North Vancouver Citizens for Peace was notable not only for the large tur- nout of citizens inter- ested in hearing local candidates debate peace and disarmament, but also for the absence of Candidates grilled on incumbent Conser- vative MP Chuck Cook. By JOANNE MacDONALD The other candidates, par- ticularly Liberal lona Cam- pagnolo and NDP candidate David Schreck, attacked Cook on his absence, with both drawing applause from the 300 strong crowd for their comments. As expected, Campagnolo and Schreck were the strongest personalities on the evening, drawing on new and established policy from their respective parties. Schreck also took the oppor- tunity to commend Cam- pagnolo for recently stating publicly that she favors a nuclear freeze and for ‘‘try- ing to straighten out the Liberal party.”’ However, it was the Green Party’s Betty Nickerson who provided perhaps the most detailed plan for peace and disarmament, outlining a nine point program for Ca- nadians. Nickerson’s points con- sisted of: stopping the min- ing and export of uranium; ceasing the manufacturing of armaments and components of armaments; declaring Canada’s land, sea and airspace nuclear-free areas, refusing to store, test or deploy nuclear weapons, ceasing research and development which would aid and abet the war machines of any nation; halting the export of Candu reactors; stopping the smelting and sale of non renewable resources destined for the manufacture of arms; withdrawing from alliances that make Canada a targetable and expendable area; and devising ap. propriate methods and ex- pertise to deal with the high level of stress and trauma building within the popula tion, particularly children. Other candidates to ap pear at the forum included Reg Walters of the Commu nist Party, Phil Marsh of the Rhinoceros Party, and Heintz Beyer of the Con federation of Regions. lt was the latter candidate who drew boos and catcalls when he professed to ‘‘stll trust the Americans "' Term tng himself a victim of war, the German-born Beyer told the crowd, “‘If not for the United States, you wouldn't have a vote in Canada "’ Marsh provided a low key approach to the nuclear issuc, stating the Rhinoceros Party would represent the wishes of the majority of Canadians by supportung a nuclear freeze He also urged the crowd to boycott companics pro ducing war products “That's really the only way we as individuals can show we are concerned and chiatt we want ft to sfog here said Marsh Aah Gicspais C0 NCU Titus ni ARR Tuesday evening’s all-candidate’s forum. Cook misses forum A SPOKESMAN forthe Chuck Cook campaign says the incumbent MP did not attend Tuesday’s all-can- didates forum on peace and disarmament because of a previous commitment to visit a semior citizens’ home in Burnaby. Doug Eyford told the North Shore News Cook is planning to attend the debates scheduled for August 29 at Queen Mary Community School and August 30 at the Capitol Hill Community Hall. Walters, meanwhile, told the crowd Canada’s defence budget has taken a drastic toll on the job market, and cited statistics which show that an ‘‘optimistic view’’ of a nuclear war would see up to 14 million Canadians kill. ed Walters stressed his long involvement with the peace movement, adding he 3s against the testing of the cruise missile — ‘‘It’s not a NATO weapon’’ — and in sisting that a nuclear freeze is achievable. He also urged the signing of the SALT Il accord, along with further discussions on other weaponry systems Campagnolo spent the greater part of the night defending Liberal actions on the international scene, say- ing the agreement to test the cruise missile on Canadian land was an umbrella agree ment initiated under Prime Minister Joe Clark in 1979 “lt was halfway) done when we returned to power,’’ said Campagnolo, BALLOON RIDE HOT AIR BALLOON e CHAMPAGNE FLIGHTS adding that she encouraged Prime Minister Trudeau to embark on his peace initia- tive last fall. She maintained the peace mission brought Canada renewed respect from abroad, and said she was confident Trudeau’s ac- uons helped to decelerate “the megaphone diplomacy between the super powers.”’ Campagnolo also ac- knowledged the rumors that Canada's refusal to test the cruise missile would have resulted in trade sanctions by the U.S. However, she said since she is not an clected representative she is not privy to information enjoyed by MPs ‘‘l have heard rumors to that effect, but | have had no confirmation,’ she said. The Liberal Party pres) dent was also put on the spot when asked why Canada had not voted in favor of a Unit. ed Nations resolution which called for all nuclear powers to agree to a no first use position on nuclear weapons. She responded aa although it was formerly part of the Liberal policy, that newly appointed Exter- nal Affairs Minister Jean Chretien has already gone on record saying that he would support a no first use posi- tion. ‘‘The Liberals are putting forward a new political agenda,’’ said Campagnolo. **We have a lot of new peo- ple. According to my own poll, 70 per cent of the Liberal candidates across the country are in favor of a nu- clear freeze. More can be done among people of goodwill.”’ She also advocated that Canada remain in NATO and attempt to bring its allies to a new understanding of the nuclear threat. ‘‘In view of the fact that NATO ANOTHER S4TISFTED CUSTOMER: | Pe 1 believe that my curbside: address ‘sien plays. an important part in the interest.of community safety. 1am very pleased with my new sign and feel that iy family and property aré more secure ~~ especially in case of emergency. NEWS photo Terry Peters PHIL MARSH (Rhinoceros Party) and David Schreck (NDP) ponder the point while Ilona Campagnolo (Liberal) addresses members Denmark and Greece have opted for a nu- clear freeze, there’s no reason why Canada can’t do the same and remain in NATO,”’ said Campagnolo. ‘‘l feel our armed forces could be peace-promoting and peace-keeping forces.’’ eace Schreck told the capacity crowd that although peace marches are commendable, they are simply not enough. ‘*As frustrating as politics is, it really counts on who holds the balance of power or the majority, as to what can be done on the nuclear freeze,’’ said Schreck. ‘‘The NDP opposes the testing of the cruise, and that’s not new party policy. It is also not new to the party that we want to achieve a nuclear freeze. Every NDP candidate is committed to that.’’ Schreck illustrated the ef- fects of a nuclear war, say- ing, ‘‘Those who die instant- ly would be the lucky ones.”’ And he criticized Cana- dian foreign policy, denoun- cing the government for be- ing ‘‘puppets of the United States in an east-west game.”’ Schreck said the NDP ful- ly supports the withdrawal of Canada from NATO, since the real purpose of NATO is to defend Europe. ‘““We had people die in two world wars. It’s time for the major European countries to do the job themselves,’’ he said. However, Schreck added he would support conven- tional armed forces in Canada as long as _ they assisted in the patrol of the country’s coasts, search and rescue crews, and the control of Canada’s fisheries. ‘‘There is probably a legitimate place for Canada in the UN _ peace-keeping forces,’ said Schreck. ‘‘But we should only do those things that are relevant to Canada’s interests.’’ OPTOMETRIST Dr. D.B. 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