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“New Party’

stage did the leadership of the
Congress take part in the debate.
In a very real sense the decision
was made by the delegates on
their own initiative without any
attempt to exercise influence on

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the part of the “top brass.

Legislation Made Impact

Main contributing factor as
mentioned by the speakers in
favor of the resolution, was that
there is little purpose in any lon-
ger making great sacrifices on
picket lines when it is possible to
disallow benefits gained.

The convention debates regist-
ered the impact on trade union
thinking of the anti-labour legis-
lation passed or in the making in
British Columbia, Ontario, New-
foundland and Alberta.

Major Points Decided

The resolution which brought
the issue to the point of decision
stated in summary: :

That the convention approve
and accept the report of the Ex-
ecutive Council, including the
principles set forth in the study
papers, and endorse the steps al
ready taken.

That the Executive Council con-
tinue its participation in prepara-

tions for the founding convention
to be called at a time and place
to be decided.

That all affiliates of the Con-
gress be asked to bring the reso-
lution ‘to the attention of ‘their
members and encourage their
democratic participation in the
formation of the party and its ac-
tivities when formed.

That organization of the new
party be so conducted as to en-
able representation from farmers,
the CCF, and other _liberally-
minded groups.

That some affiliates, by reason
of special circumstances, be allow-
ed to maintain political neutrality.

That the Congress, being a
national labour centre for all affili-
ates, be not affiliated to the new
party, but that it co-operate in
every way possible, encouraging
affiliates to enter into the build-
ing of the new party whenever
possible.

That where special complica-
tions arise in respect of interna-
tionals, the problems be discussed
in such a manner as to promote a
mutual understanding, having in
mind the necessity for a Canadian
approach to Canadian affairs.

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“Rebrin™

As far as the facts can he ascer-
tained, Miss Rebrin is a stateless
person of Russian origin. She
claims that she was born and
reared in China, and has subse-
quently been living in Brazil.

Granted Admittance

She entered Canada on a visi-
tor’s visa in July, 1958, and was
permitted by the immigration
authorities to accept a post at the
University of Toronto. In October,
1959, she joined the UBC staff as
a lecturer in Slavonic studies.

When she applied for immigrant
status, she was ordered deported
on the grounds, that being state-
less, she came under none of the
categories of admissable persons.

At the same time, she was told
that she might appeal, and she did
so but the appeal was refused.

Accused as Spy
Later the Toronto Telegram
described her as a communist spy
who had .been deported from

Japan, Formosa and Brazil! for
espionage.” She has denied these
accusations, and states that she
has never been in Formosa or
Japan. The Brazilian Government
has signified that she is free to
return to Brazil. at any time. The
Managing Editor of the Telegram
has stated it is reported that the
source of the story was a govern-
ment official.

The Minister stated in the
House of Commons that the
Rebrin case had been reviewed

but that on “the basis of classified
information available to us we are
satisfied that the deportation order
should not be interferred with.”

Miss Rebrin is asking the oppor-
tunity to clear herself of all
charges that she has engaged in
espionage.

The case is attracting wide-
spread interest because it places
in issue the rights of persons to
prove their innocence when sus-
pected of espionage.

Lawyer States Business
Controls Government

A packed CCF meeting was told by Tom Berger, Vancouver
lawyer, that Bill 43 was passed in British Columbia because the
Government is controlled by big business.

Mr. Berger, who is well-known in labour circles for his defence
of the striking bridge workers last summer, said “You have to
regard it as oppressive legislation of the worst kind.”

Mr. Berger recommended labour reconsider the position of

international trade unionism.

“Labour can’t justify men like Jimmy Hoffa and Hal Banks,

but they are isolated cases.”

Pres. Morris,

Ed O'Connor! Sed

Re-elected

Only one change was made on
the incoming executive council of
the Canadian Labour Congress at
the recent CLC convention.

Angus MacLeod of Saint John,
New Brunswick, defeated James
Whitebone, New  Brunswick’s
“Mr. Labour,” for the post of
regional vice-president of the
CLC. Last winter Mr. MacLeod
defeated Mr. Whitebone for the
presidency of the New Brunswick
Federation of Labour.

The new executive council will
be:

President, Claude Jodoin;
executive vice-presidents,
William Dodge and Stanley
Knowles; secretary - treasurer,
Donald MacDonald; general
vice-presidents, George Burt,
William Mahoney, William
Jenoves and Frank Hall;
regional vice-presidents, D. J.
Gannon and Mr. MacLeod of
the Atlantic region, Miss
Huguette Plamondon, Roger
Provost and Louis Laberge of
the Quebec Region; Andrew
Cooper, Larry Sefton, W. J.
Smith and Harold Daoust of
the Ontario region; C. Reimer
and Donovan Swailes of the
Prairies; Joe Morris and E. P.
O’Connor of B.C.

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LOCAL 1-417, IWA, delegates attending their Annual Convention in
Salmon Arm, April 9. Members came from such areas as Vavenby, Revel-
stoke, Salmon Arm, Clearwater, Monte Lake, Savona, Merritt and Chase.

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