Rejected Policies 2015

This page list some of the proposed policies for 2015 that were rejected or deferred.


 * Exempt parody from copyright Already covered in government's latest copyright reform.

There is also question about jurisdiction (Federal vs Provincial).
 * Establish National Minimum Wage Mincome would provide a more effective means of achieving the goals of a minimum wage.


 * National bottle return scheme More of a local issues and the spirit of constitution is local issues goes under provincial jurisdiction.


 * Introduce International Political Awareness to High School Curriculum This is so far inside provincial jurisdiction.


 * Revitalize Libraries Library is a municipal responsibility, albeit there is a recognition that municipality needs more permanent fundings.


 * Digitize Library and Museum Content Better approach might be to forbid making historical and current government records inaccessible, which should otherwise be in the public domain (implement via copyright law and accessible high bandwidth network).


 * Votes at 16 Two options were tabled including one for trial basis. Both did not get the support needed to pass. There was a suggestion to start getting more youth involved through volunteering for political party.


 * Utilize Royal Canadian Navy Submarines for Science Need a wider and better policy for improving access for science and unmuzzling scientist.


 * Abolishing Drug Patents Needs more evidence and be part of a more general policy on patents.


 * Embrace Harm Reduction In Cooperation With Provincial Health Did not get the support needed to pass. Discussions about separating legalization of Marijuana from other hard drugs.


 * Incentives for increased Vacation Time Need to be hashed out more and takes into considerations existing vacation legislation in some provinces.