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May 10th, 2012

Please VOTE your candidates for the OPC Internal official positions!

*** Please vote the candidates *** We have all the forms we need to register. Now we have to go through the formal process with Elections Canada. We need to fill some internal positions and hold a General Meeting. This page will be updated throughout the process. ...

May 16th, 2012

Eliminating Incumbency - Single Terms in Elected Offices

Should politicians be able to serve more than one term? Some say no. Incumbency gives a clear advantage to a candidate; the name recognition, the power to attract financial backing by political maneuvering, special treatments, arrangements.. all those political dirty games we despise. Some say it has its values, mainly the experience'. What do you think? ...

Our Question: Should political activity for elected officials be limited to one term?

Vote 5 Comments 11 Votes

May 14th, 2012

Public Influence on Federal Budgeting

Should Canadians be able to directly influence where our tax dollars are being spent? ...

Our Question: Should Canadians be able to directly influence federal spending in the budget?

Vote 7 Comments 14 Votes

September 26th, 2010

Lobbying - an ethical dilemma (Updated)

Lobbying (also Lobby) is a form of advocacy with the intention of influencing decisions made by legislators and officials in the government by individuals, other legislators, constituents, or advocacy groups. A lobbyist is a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest or a member of a lobby. Governments often define and regulate organized group lobbying that has become influential on policy. ...

Our Question: Should Lobbying continue to be allowed?

Vote 10 Comments 116 Votes Official Position: No, should be banned completely

May 8th, 2012

Downtown Cities Road Closures for Public Events

We’ve all found ourselves put out by a marathon or a parade, forced to add time to our commute because of a detour. Should City Council be allowed to close roads for these purposes? NOTE: This issue is not about reducing cars' access to downtown areas, increase public transit, bicycle and pedestrian use; that is a different topic! ...

Our Question: Should City Councils stop permitting road closures for group events?

Vote 4 Comments 19 Votes

August 29th, 2010

Labour Unions in the Public Sector (Updated)

Some are arguing that it's time to eliminate unions from the public service - is this a good idea? ...

Our Question: Should Unions be eliminated from Governmental organizations?

Vote 25 Comments 109 Votes Official Position: Yes

October 11th, 2011

Is Canada Wasting Its Money Addressing Climate Change? (Updated)

A lot of money is being spent to address greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, yet the results are disappointing. Should efforts become more focused? ...

Our Question: Should the federal government focus on significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the oilsands in an effort to meet its international commitments?

Vote 19 Comments 58 Votes Official Position: Yes

September 15th, 2011

Internet 'Lawful Access' - Bill C-30 (Updated)

The re-emergence of previously proposed laws allowing law enforcement agencies to conduct surveillance through telecommunications companies and Internet service providers was inevitable - but how much court oversight should there be? ...

Our Question: Do you support implementing safeguards that mandate court oversight before ISPs disclose customer information to law enforcement?

Vote 3 Comments 52 Votes Official Position: Yes

September 8th, 2011

Should Violent Young Offenders be Sentenced as Adults - Bill C-10 (Updated)

Part of Bill C-10, the government’s omnibus ‘tough on crime’ legislation, aims to have more violent young offenders sentenced as adults. Is this a good idea? ...

Our Question: Should violent young offenders always be sentenced as adults?

Vote 2 Comments 40 Votes Official Position: Yes

June 27th, 2011

Should Canada Post be Considered an 'Essential Service'? (Updated)

The federal government has been quick to threaten back-to-work legislation against striking unions, including when Canada Post went on strike in June of 2011. Should our postal system be considered an essential service - meaning no strikes would be allowed? ...

Our Question: Should Canada Post be declared an essential service (strike ban)?

Vote 7 Comments 50 Votes

April 26th, 2011

Abortion Law (or Lack Thereof) in Canada (Updated)

Canada has not had an abortion law on the books since 1988. Some feel this is proof that a law isn’t needed, while others call for a government to be brave enough to tackle this divisive issue. A private member's motion filed in February, 2012, suggests at least some Conservative MPs are looking for a national conversation. ...

Our Question: If Canada would consider an Abortion law, what is your position?

Vote 13 Comments 71 Votes Official Position: Mother's right to decide

March 29th, 2011

Canada's F-35 Jet Purchase, and US-relations (Updated)

If it goes through, the $9 billion purchase of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets will be one of Canada's biggest ever arms deals. ...

Our Question: Should Canada honour its commitment to purchase 65 F-35 fighter jets to bolster Canada-US relations?

Vote 12 Comments 58 Votes Official Position: No

March 6th, 2011

Corporate Tax Rates in Canada (Updated)

Given that the upcoming federal budget is expected to include cuts to pension benefits and reductions to the size of the public service, perhaps it is time to revisit corporate tax rates as well. ...

Our Question: Should the government cut the federal corporate tax rate down to 15% by 2012?

Vote 10 Comments 102 Votes Official Position: No

February 7th, 2011

Online Privacy: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and Bill C-30 (Updated)

As the Internet becomes more focused on the social experience, users' personal privacy continues to dwindle. While some information is taken without Web surfers' knowledge, much is disclosed voluntarily with little regard to the consequences. There is some debate as to how much more the federal government can and should do to protect Canadians' privacy online. ...

Our Question: Should online privacy be absolute, and should the federal government dedicate more resources to protecting it?

Vote 3 Comments 68 Votes

December 3rd, 2010

Should Remembrance Day be a Statutory Holiday Across Canada? (Updated)

Remembrance Day is a public holiday, meaning it is not recognized as statutory in every province: Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec do not mark Remembrance Day a statutory holiday, other than for government employees. ...

Our Question: Should the federal government mandate that Remembrance Day be a national statutory holiday?

Vote 5 Comments 58 Votes Official Position: Yes
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June 28th, 2011
OPC Discussion Board

May 10th, 2012
General Meeting - Monday May 14th, 2012

Our Question: Are you looking forward to see OPC as one of the registered parties?


April 22nd, 2011
OPC's Political Manifesto: Wake up Canada!

Our Question: Do you agree and offer to SHARE this political manifesto?


June 27th, 2011
Should Canada Post be Considered an 'Essential Service'? (Updated)

Our Question: Should Canada Post be declared an essential service (strike ban)?


January 16th, 2011
Questions and Answers, Discussions among members

October 28th, 2010
National Debt: A Crisis in the Making? (Updated)

Our Question: Should national debt be a priority for the Canadian government?


October 25th, 2010
How do I sign up?

October 23rd, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions

September 14th, 2010
Canadian participation in the War in Afghanistan

Our Question: Should Canada end their participation in the war in Afghanistan now?


June 13th, 2010
Legalizing Marijuana in Canada

Our Question: Should the use of marijuana be legalized in Canada?


Past Issues:

November 18th, 2011
Should the Online Party of Canada officially adopt a Constitution?

Our Question: Should the Online Party of Canada officially adopt a Constitution?

November 8th, 2011
Geographical Requirements for Politicians

Our Question: Would it be fair to require a candidate live in a riding for at least six months prior to an election?

November 7th, 2011
Reducing Litigation in Canada

Our Question: Should Parliament consider anti-litigation policies?

November 4th, 2011
Car rental agencies and their deceiving pricing practices

Our Question: Should the government force vehicle rental agencies to better disclose their real prices?

November 3rd, 2011
Reigning in the Pharmaceuticals Industry

Our Question: Should the government be regulating the pharmaceutical industry with more scrutiny?

November 1st, 2011
Public Service Customer Satisfaction Programs

Our Question: Should the government create a public service customer satisfaction program?

November 1st, 2011
Should Internet Infrastructure be Nationalized?

Our Question: Should Internet infrastructure be nationalized?

November 1st, 2011
Reforming the CRTC

Our Question: Should the CRTC be reformed to ensure it prioritizes consumers’ interests?

October 24th, 2011
Should the Charter of the French Language be repealed in Quebec?

Our Question: Should the Charter of the French Language be repealed in Quebec?

October 24th, 2011
Should the Online Party of Canada be a founding member of E2D International?

Our Question: Should the Online Party of Canada be a founding member of E2D International?

October 21st, 2011
Should Canadian Shipbuilding Contracts Have Been Divided Equally?

Our Question: Should the government have awarded its recent shipbuilding contracts more equally?

October 21st, 2011
Reducing Canada's Military Footprint

Our Question: Should the government reduce spending on the Canadian Forces?

October 20th, 2011
Are Wireless Rates Too High in Canada?

Our Question: Should the CRTC regulate wireless carriers' rates?

October 18th, 2011
Peacekeeping under a UN Flag

Our Question: Should Canada support the creation and deployment of UN forces under a UN flag for any attack or peacekeeping missions abroad?

October 18th, 2011
International Economic Cooperation

Our Question: Should the government be more aggressive in fostering international economic cooperation?

October 18th, 2011
Government Care: A New Philosophy on Social Assistance

Our Question: Should Canadian social assistance be consolidated into government care, which provides benefits to children and youth so long as they remain in school, a government pension, and unemployment assistance?

October 11th, 2011
Is Canada Wasting Its Money Addressing Climate Change? (Updated)

Our Question: Should the federal government focus on significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the oilsands in an effort to meet its international commitments?

October 4th, 2011
Getting Guns Out of Canada

Our Question: Should Canada ban all firearms except for registered hunting rifles?

October 4th, 2011
Free Trade Between Canada and the European Union: The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Our Question: Should negotiations of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement be put on hold, pending public consultation?

October 4th, 2011
Universal Broadband Access

Our Question: Should the federal government mandate universal broadband access, and supply a portion of the funding to implement it?

September 30th, 2011
Should Violent and Dangerous Sports be Banned?

Our Question: Should violence and undue aggression be banned from Canadian sports like hockey?

September 30th, 2011
Vertical Integration Among Canadian Broadcasters

Our Question: Should the federal government take steps to limit vertical integration among Canadian broadcasters?

September 28th, 2011
Elimination of Government Contractors and Consultants

Our Question: Should the federal government use fewer contractors and consultants, investing in in-house talent instead?

September 27th, 2011
Should Sex Offenders be Castrated?

Our Question: Should the Canadian correctional system chemically castrate sex offenders in more cases?

September 26th, 2011
Is Canada Too Partisan Regarding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?

Our Question: Has Canada become too biased toward Israel?