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May 24th, 2013

Senate Reform

On November 16, 2010, in a highly unusual move, the Senate defeated the Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-311) after it had been passed by the lower house of Parliament. Given that the Senate consists of 105 unelected members who, strictly speaking, are appointed by the Governor General (although in practice are put in place by the current prime minister) and have no accountability to the electorate, it is unsurprising that this move stirred many Canadians' ire and re-ignited calls for Senate reform. ...

Our Question: Should it be a priority of the federal government to reform the Senate?

Vote 19 Comments 77 Votes Official Position: Abolish Senate altogether

October 31st, 2010

A Nation in Crisis: Household Debt (Updated)

(Updated May 2013) Household debt in Canada has dramatically increased over the last two decades and that number is expected to rise. One-third of Canadian households over the past year never or almost never had enough money left over after paying essential expenses, says a new report. A survey conducted for the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada indicates that 29 per cent – or three in 10 – households found it difficult to sock away any money once key bills were paid. ...

Our Question: Should the government intervene to prevent (not reduce) household debt?

Vote 17 Comments 92 Votes

May 25th, 2013

Membership Drive!! Elections Canada: All Parties' Members must submit NEW Forms dated in 2013. Deadline: July 1st!

Completion: 40 Forms (16%) out of 250 required. We are under a tight deadline to confirm the Party's registration by July 1st. At this point we are asking all members and guests to help us complete this process on time. ...

Our Question: Have you sent in your form?

Vote 6 Comments 24 Votes

May 25th, 2013

Science takes a hit

Earlier this month, the Minister of State (Science and Technology) made an announcement that had multi-tiered implacations. At the basic level, the announcement was that more funds were going to be allocated from basic research to discovery based research; fundamental science to something that is tangable. ...

May 23rd, 2013

When should we deem a topic obsolete? Then what?

There are topics that have been brought up such as Afghanistan or the Long Gun Registry that have already run their course. ...

May 22nd, 2013

Canadian Senators are Above the Law

Prime Minister Harper's Chief of Staff Nigel Wright gave Senator Mike Duffy $90,000 so that Mr. Duffy could pay back a massive amount of expenses. From all this emerged an effort by the Conservative distortion machine to make Mike Duffy -- and, after his role was revealed, Nigel Wright too -- into some sort of ethical heroes. This is a strange way to behave "honourably." ...

May 21st, 2013

Processed Meats Declared too Dangerous for Human Consumption

Do we as canadians want to continue eating processed meat here in Canada? Not only do some studies show an increase in risk of cancer from processed meat, but also from red meat. http://www.plosmedicine.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pmed.0040325 ...

May 18th, 2013

The Right to a Healthy Environment

"Unlike the constitutions of over 100 countries, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms mentions nothing about our right to a healthy environment."* Should it? ...

Our Question: Should all Canadians have the constitutional right to a healthy environment?

Vote 11 Comments 17 Votes

May 10th, 2013

Forum: First Post :)

Someone has to do it, so here I go: the first post! I will take this opportunity to announce my participation as a presenter at the IDEACITY conference on June 19-21! ...

May 10th, 2013

Announcing OPC 'Forum' (light)

While building a new website, we are not going to invest into a full-fledged Forum functionality here, however we are pleased to offer a 'Light' version based on the existing functionality. ANY USER can request access to post Forum topics! ...

April 30th, 2013

New website concept design - weekly discussions on Thursdays, 9 PM EST

See the new website design (attached as PDF in this post). If you like what you see, please make a donation to help us cover the programming costs. All donations are 75% refundable through Tax Return credits!!!
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Our Question: See the new design, updated daily (attached as PDF) - Do you like it?

Vote 16 Comments 13 Votes

January 27th, 2013

Forum: New OPC Website Specifications

We will be building a brand new website and we would like to include all the functionality we want right from the start, so when we request quotes they will be accurate. It is always more difficult and more expensive to modify or add to the specifications after we agree with the developing company on scope and cost. ...

January 26th, 2013

Forum: Political Platform Whitepaper

We are going to create a Political Platform, part of the transformation project. Feel free to share your ideas. We would like to collect the 'top-ten' issues lists from anyone who wishes to contribute. ...

December 5th, 2012

FIPA: Canada - China Treaty

In a world awash in acronyms, FIPA is one that’s obscure to just about every Canadian. But controversy over the pending ratification of the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement has abruptly thrust the unfamiliar acronym into the headlines. ...

Our Question: Do you approve this Treaty?

Vote 10 Comments 74 Votes

November 22nd, 2012

Bill C-383 Transboundary Waters Protection Act

An measure to prevent bulk water removal from bodies of water shared with the United States ...

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-383?

Vote 10 Comments 71 Votes
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Important:

September 18th, 2009
OPC Administrative: Tolerance Margin

Our Question: What should the Tolerance Margin be?


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

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


June 12th, 2012
What do we stand for? - Our Platform

June 28th, 2011
OPC Discussion Board

September 26th, 2010
Lobbying - an ethical dilemma (Updated)

Our Question: Should Lobbying continue to be allowed?


August 29th, 2010
Labour Unions in the Public Sector (Updated)

Our Question: Should Unions be eliminated from Governmental organizations?


May 14th, 2012
Public Influence on Federal Budgeting

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


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

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


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?

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:

September 25th, 2012
Bill C-44 Helping Families in Need Act

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-44?

July 20th, 2012
OPC Administrative: Quorum

Our Question: What should the Quorum be?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-311: An Act to amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act (interprovincial importation of wine for personal use)

Our Question: In favour of Bill C-311?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-279: Gender identity and gender expression

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-279?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-217: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief relating to war memorials)

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-217?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-350: An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accountability of offenders)

Our Question: In favour of Bill C-350?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-309: Preventing Persons from Concealing Their Identity during Riots and Unlawful Assemblies Act

Our Question: In favour of Bill C-309?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-377: An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations)

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-377?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-273: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Cyberbullying)

Our Question: In favour of Bill C-273?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-429: An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act and the Telecommunications Act (antenna systems)

Our Question: In favour of Bill C-429?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-428: Indian Act Amendment and Replacement Act

Our Question: In favour of Bill C-428?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-427: Reflecting the Realities of Canadian Artists Act

Our Question: In favour of Bill C-427?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-424: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (contestation of election and punishment)

Our Question: In favour of Bill C-424?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-420: Commissioner for Children and Young Persons in Canada Act

Our Question: In favour of Bill C-420?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-398: An Act to amend the Patent Act (drugs for international humanitarian purposes)

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-398?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-370: An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada)

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-370?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-43: Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-43?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-42: Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-42?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-37: Increasing Offenders' Accountability for Victims Act

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-37?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-36: Protecting Canada's Seniors Act

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-36?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-28: Financial Literacy Leader Act

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-28?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-24: Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-24?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-21: Political Loans Accountability Act

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-21

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-12: Safeguarding Canadians' Personal Information Act

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-12?

June 20th, 2012
Bill C-15: Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act

Our Question: Are you in favour of Bill C-15