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The Non-Partisan Association (NPA) is a civic-level electoral organization in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. There are, and have also been in the past, Non-Partisan Association political parties in the nearby municipalities of Burnaby, Richmond and Surrey. The NPA was established in 1937 to counteract the rise of the democratic socialist Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. The party is generally perceived as centre-right within the Vancouver political spectrum. It draws its strongest support from the business community and Vancouver's neighbourhoods on the west and south side. Peter Ladner was the NPA's nominee for mayor in the 2008 Vancouver civic election on November 15, 2008, but lost to Gregor Robertson, the candidate for Vision Vancouver. The NPA's electoral platform suggested that an NPA government would focus on reducing crime, improving housing affordability, leveraging the 2010 Winter Olympics, protecting the environment, advancing the city's arts and culture sector, and working collaboratively with senior levels of government, community groups, and the private sector.〔()〕 The campaign emphasized the importance of experience and fiscal prudence during an economically tumultuous time. The party, led by Suzanne Anton as the NPA candidate for mayor, once again lost to Robertson and Vision Vancouver in the 2011 Vancouver civic election on November 19, 2011, but elected two members to the city council. == Philosophy == The NPA's name stems from the ideological position that civic governance should not be driven by partisan, or party, politics. The tenets of the NPA's original constitution still stand today: * To strive to improve civic government in Vancouver. * To support the election of the most suitable candidates for civic office. * To oppose the introduction of party politics into the elected boards of the city. Over the years, these basic themes have been expanded to include the following principles: * Municipal levels of government should act for the benefit of the people and should allow every individual the freedom of worship, assembly, opportunity and initiative. * Individuals have the right to enjoy the fruits of their labour, and to own private property, and individual enterprise is generally preferable to government intervention. * Civic progress and stability can only be achieved by upholding the law, accepting social responsibilities, and accomplishing change by intelligent planning. * Elected civic representatives should make decisions based on the viewpoint of many individuals and organizations, and not be under obligation to policies or platforms of political parties. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Non-Partisan Association」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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