The National Liberal Convention, August 5th, 6th and 7th, 1948. The Coliseum, Ottawa.

"When every Canadian, new or old...in whatever section of this land he may have been reared, can truly say to himself, 'Every inch of this country, every foot in whatever province it may be situated of hill, every mile of prairie, every ounce of water, every field, every mountain, every lake, every stream, are mine own heritage, mine for my children and my children's children,' then we can say 'Canada is a great nation.' Great not only in its resources, great not only in its boundless wealth, but great also in the spirit and unity of its people." (Hon. Charles Gavan Power, KC, MP. Page 228.)

"...'O Canada' should be recognized as the national anthem." (Mr. Donald MacKay. Page 217.)

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we should have our own national flag. We want something that is a symbol of true Canadianism." (Mr. Donald MacKay. Page 159.)

"It is a principle of heraldry that when a flag contains in its top left-hand corner a symbol one-quarter the size of the flag, that is a sign of domination." (Mr. John Chipman, McGill University. Page 159.)

                                                     "A Fighting Faith" Page 242.

Liberalism has three key words: Unity, Security, Freedom. Liberal policies are those which protect, sustain and enlarge the freedom of the individual. The Liberal believes no man is fit to exercise irresponsible power over others. He believes in freedom because he believes the resources of human personality and endeavour to be rich and varied beyond calculation or prediction. He believes in freedom because he believes the community of individuals associated in family, church, and diverse free associations to be broader in extent and richer in experience than the state.

The Liberal believes in progress because he believes in the capacity and judgement of ordinary people; and because the Liberal believes in liberty and progress he believes also in security for all citizens as giving them more freedom for a better and fuller life.

The Liberal believes in unity because the individual must work with others and "in unity is freedom."

The Liberal philosophy is a distinct and positive view of human affairs and not a compromise. Liberalism rejects the unreasoning preservation in the name of freedom, of outworn existing arrangements and measures. It rejects the maintenance of privilege however historic.