Specific policies include encouraging job creation and innovation in the new energy economy; improving the
fairness of employment standards (including re-establishing the National Minimum Wage; reversing «
tax giveaways» to corporations; introducing and
maintaining balanced budgets; protecting Canadians from «price gouging» by businesses; implementing income stabilization programs for farmers; promoting long - term economic and environmental sustainability of marine and forestry resources; and re-investing in education, skills training and apprenticeships to help Canadians succeed in the economy.