95.10PU Policy Update: Social Security Reform Questionnaire
- Federal Debt Update:
A 1989 Resolution urged bringing the Federal Debt under control. A 1990 Resolution recommended a cost-effective government. The Questionnaire Update urges the government to study the possibility of expanding the Tax base through reduction of tax shelters and the taxation of lottery winnings. - Unemployment Insurance Update:
A 1986 Resolution urged full benefits (including UI) for part-time workers. The Questionnaire Update urges the Government to seek means whereby coverage can be extended to other non-standard workers. - Literacy Training Update:
A 1989 Emergency Resolution urged ensuring Canada-wide access to literacy programs. The Questionnaire Update recommends that literacy and numeracy programs be offered in store-front courses, through television, etc. - Training Update:
A 1980 Resolution (updated 1991) urged more apprenticeship training and integrated work and study periods. A 1993 Resolution urged giving industry a greater role in training decisions and the funding of industry-run programs which allow trainees to acquire skills that are chronically in short supply because they are necessarily learned on the job. The Questionnaire Update recommends apprenticeship programs be integrated with schools; encouragement of employer-run short-term upgrading, adapting retraining courses for high skills to meet changing needs, preferably through on-job training; that training programs be considered for other than unemployed people. - Funding Standards Update:
A 1983 Emergency Resolution urged the protection of the health care system to ensure that it be comprehensive, portable, accessible, and accountable. The Questionnaire Update recommends that there be national standards attached to block funding to ensure a measure of uniformity across the country. - Child Care Update:
A 1992 Update urged establishment of a comprehensive child care policy, designed to facilitate the development of child care services. The Questionnaire Update urges that this be a priority. - Child Support Payments:
A 1984 Emergency Resolution urged the setting up of a method of interlocking collection and payment systems to facilitate child support. The Questionnaire Update urges stricter methods for calculating child support payments and the garnishee of payrolls for child support payments.