These are the demands of the people of Canada, that have signed this petition, as a whole to our Government's, at all levels. With the intent to reform the Government with the purpose to eliminate corruption, through private money influence. Also to establish a minimal acceptable standard of living. In order to give all people equal basic opportunity and consideration.

There are 3 principals this petition covers. First is the election process, transparency, and accountability of our Governments. Second is the absolute rights that no person in this country should be subject to living in poverty and that all people have the same right to equal opportunity. Third is that the basic economic and housing situation in this country must be addressed.

1) Government Reform:

That it be made illegal to donate or accept money from private sources towards any political party. In lieu of private funding,

All recognized and properly formed Political parties will be allotted the same annual budget from taxes. Equal to 0.01% from each provinces annual Federal revenues. Divided evenly among the Parties and not to exceed more than $1,000,000 by any individual province to any party.

Salaries of elected officials shall not exceed more that 3x's the national average income.

Any elected official may be immediately recalled by a majority (51%) vote or verified petition by the members of their constituency.

In Federal Elections each party shall be allotted the same per-determined amount of advertisement on the CBC and there shall be one debate held in each province and/or territory, broadcast live by the CBC nationally.

A law shall be created dictating that that no Politician can knowingly lie about any given subject. Doing so will be considered a criminal offence with an immediate and permanent ban from holding any political office. Plus the possibility of a fine, determined by the severity and intent behind the lie, equal to 1 years Government salary.

All fines, at all levels, will be based on a sliding scale based on the income of the person in question

All citizens will be given equal representation and access to legal advice/services with fees based on personal income

The Criminal Code of Canada will be entirely reviewed and edited. All non-violent, no-victim offences will be either removed entirely or lowered to a fine-able offence only.

 

2) Minimal Acceptable Standard of Living:

The national Minimum wage will be increased to $20 per hour

People who make less than $35,000 per year will be exempt from income tax

People who make between $35,000 and $42,240 per year will receive 1/4 of their income taxes returned at the end of each fiscal year when their tax returns are completed.

Creation of a Universal Basic Income equal to 75% of a full-time national minimal wage salary ($2,460/mth or 31,680/yr).

Anyone with a permanent Disability, and those over 65 will receive an additional $1,060 per month in benefits.

Anyone making less than $3,000 per month will receive a Grocery Card that will have a $400 added balance each month. To allow for the purchase of healthy food choices.

All medical (Physical, Mental and Dental) healthcare shall be provided to all citizens without cost. Furthermore ALL private mecial practice shall be made illegal.

Reform to the laws that determine the eligibility of immigrants that have degree from higher education. With 3 tiers. Top tier being accepted as is. Second tier requiring minimal on the job orientation training not to exceed three years. Lastly, immediate entrance to an advanced education program for the selected field comensurate to the degree level previously obtained.

All levels of education shall be made available to all Citizens without fees or tuition and paid for by Federal taxes. All education institutions shall be given 2 years to complete the transition

 

3) Economic Reforms:

All new homes and buildings built after 2025, of all kinds, must meet a minimum standard of NetZero.

All properties owned by non-Canadian citizens must be brought up to a NetZero standard by the year 2025

All properties owned by Canadian citizens that are not a primary residence must be brought up to NetZero standards by the year 2030

All Canadian citizens that own property are required to complete a yearly income tax return

Non-Canadian citizens cannot own more than one single family home or Condo unit. Any additional homes or condo units will be placed for sale on the open market, to Canadian Citizens that are first time buyers only, at the following prices:

$175,000 for a 1-Bedroom Property
$235,000 for a 2-Bedroom Property
$295,000 for a 3-Bedroom Property
$350,000 for a 4-Bedroom Property

The current owners will be compensated based on the equity percentage they own on any given property from the sale.

All properties owned by non-Canadian citizens will be subject to a yearly Federal Property tax of $5,000.

Rent controls will be implemented nation wide depending on the size of the unit being rented. Rents will be capped as follows: 1-Bedroom at $850, 2-Bedroom at $1,130, 3-Bedroom at $1,410, 4-Bedroom, or more, at $2,550. In the case of single family homes owned by Canadian Citizens the rent may be increased by 50% of the yearly property taxes and insurance.

A Federally controlled insurance company will be created. It will provide insurance to Canadian Citizens for Home and Auto Insurance at the rates listed below:

Home insurance will be capped at 12% of the rent cap monthly.
Automobile insurance will be capped at 5% of the minimum wage full-time salary ($141.55/mth)

All Canadian property owners with an existing mortgage will be allowed a 1-time mortgage adjustment, for a primary residence and up to one additional property, based on the new value of the home. To be balanced with the currently owned equity percentage. The banks will simply have to absorb the difference.

All natural resources will be reclaimed by the Government and owned by the Government on behalf of the people. All privately, or foreign, owned natural resources (Oil, Water, Lumber, Minerals etc) will be forcibly claimed and placed under control of a National Resource Company. With compensation for material costs only. No consideration will be made for lost future profits. The aim of this will be to reduce the costs of these resources to Canadian Citizens and Companies first and then to subsidize the tax impact of the Nations programs implemented by this petition. Thereby reducing taxes to private citizens.