The revolt in the party was led by the newly formed NDP Socialist Caucus and supported by delegates in the union, women, visible minority, and youth caucuses. What follows are excerpts from the Manifesto, which was eagerly picked up and taken home by 400 delegates. Replacement of capitalism with socialism Socialists around the world believe in the establishment of a society where the exploitation of one class by another will no longer exist. By socialism we mean the replacement of the private ownership of the major means of production, distribution, banking and exchange with social ownership under workers' self-management and democratic government. The road to socialism requires a clear vision.
Socialists identify with the insurgents, and extend the hand of solidarity.
We strive to transform the NDP into an active supporter of these workers' and farmers' struggles. The creation of mass poverty within the ranks of the working class is a matter of deep concern for all working people. A socialist NDP would be at the forefront of the War of the Poor against those who profit from their misery. The NDP must champion self-determination for Quebec, as well as for the Acadian and Aboriginal peoples of Canada. This is a matter of democratic principle.