An Open Letter to the Next Parliament
It's time to move beyond today's political division and short-term thinking, and get to work on the shared challenges of our time.
Across geographies and generations, in local communities and online, thousands of Canadians are coming together to create a new kind of politics. This is our agenda for the new Parliament.
We call for political cooperation to build a stronger democracy that protects our environment, creates economic opportunity while increasing equality, and guarantees that everyone receives the care they need.
We commit to support action on the following key priorities and vote for the politicians who will best:
Democracy
- Create an open government plan to increase transparency and accountability
- Initiate a citizen-led process for a referendum on electoral reform
- Make it easier for people to participate directly in government decision-making
Economic Opportunity and Equality
- Establish a plan with clear targets to reduce poverty and provide affordable housing
- Improve access to high quality post-secondary education and reduce student debt
- Ensure access to affordable quality child care and early childhood education
Environment
- Establish climate legislation to meet international and science-based targets
- Invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency and home retrofits
- End subsidies to fossil fuel companies
Health
- Ensure universal access to high quality and publicly administered health care
- Invest in programs that prevent illness and promote wellness
- Create a national strategy to increase mental health support
Where there is overlap with provincial jurisdiction, we call for action to be defined in collaboration with the provinces and implemented according to jurisdiction.
We, the undersigned, call for political cooperation to build a stronger democracy that protects our environment, creates economic opportunity while increasing equality, and guarantees that everyone receives the care they need.
