Citizens Centre for Freedom and Democracy
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The Citizens Centre for Freedom and Democracy is a Canadian non-profit organization that promotes responsible government. This means government that is honest, accountable and constitutional.
[edit] History
The Citizens Centre for Freedom and Democracy was established in 2003. Its founding chairman is Link Byfield. Byfield was for 18 years editor and publisher of Alberta Report. He is assisted by Craig Docksteader, formerly the operations manager of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Researchers, clerical help and marketing staff have been contracted as needed during the organization's formative years.
[edit] Priniciples
The Citizens Centre for Freedom and Democracy claims to promote governments who act with the following characteristics.
- Honest government - Honest government is self-policing, transparent, open, respectful and impartial.
- Accountable government - Accountable government is democratic. All public policies set by courts and cabinets are subjected to approval, scrutiny and amendment by the elected representatives of the people, or by referendum.
- Constitutional government - Constitutional government is self-restrained, confining its activities and taxation to the responsibilities laid down by the Constitution Acts.
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