Libertarian Party Objectives Defence & Foreign Policy
The principle of non-initiation of force should guide relationships among governments.
A Libertarian government would adopt a policy of non-intervention, abstaining totally from foreign quarrels and imperialist adventures.
Military Capability We support the maintenance of a military establishment sufficient to defend Canada against foreign aggression.
Conscription We oppose any effort to introduce conscription for military service or for any other purpose. Requiring individuals to serve against their will, no matter what the service or how lofty the motive, is a denial of their individual rights.
Military Alliances We approve of military cooperation with other governments solely to protect the rights of Canadian citizens and residents.
International Agreements We maintain that the sole proper purpose of any agreement between the Government of Canada and any foreign governments is the protection of Canadian citizens or residents.
We support the repeal of any treaty, agreement, or act which violates the rights of Canadian citizens or residents.
We advocate immediate withdrawal from the United Nations. We further advocate constitutionally barring the Government of Canada from entering into any treaty or agreement under which individual rights are diminished.
External Affairs We favour a drastic reduction in he size and cost of our total diplomatic establishment. We would allow private Canadian citizens to enter into diplomatic negotiations with any foreign individuals or governments.
Diplomatic Immunity We are opposed to the granting of immunity from prosecution, for diplomatic or any other reasons, to any individual.
Foreign Aid We oppose all government aid to foreign countries, except in fulfillment of commitments under military alliance. We deny that the Government of Canada is responsible for the economic welfare of any other nation.
International Trade We propose the abolition of all barriers to international trade caused by the laws of Canada [see Tariffs and Quotas section].
International Finance We favour withdrawal of the Government of Canada from all international paper money and other inflationary credit schemes.
We favour withdrawal from the World bank and the International Monetary Fund. We oppose all government attempts to regulate currency exchange rates. International trade can truly be free only when currency exchange rates reflect the free-market value of respective currencies.
Unclaimed Territory We oppose the recognition of fiat claims, advanced by nations or international boundaries, to currently unclaimed territory such as the ocean floor of extraterrestrial bodies. We support the development of objective standards for recognizing a claim of sovereignty over such territory.
