Humanist Party of Ontario - Manifesto

Manifesto

The Humanist Party issued a document in 1999 entitled "ORANGE BOOK: For an Ontario of Human Rights". The basic positions outlined in this book include

  • a constitutional guarantee of free and universal health care
  • free and universal post-secondary education
  • free or greatly reduced public transportation fees
  • interest-free community banks to provide small-business loans
  • co-management of businesses by labour and capital to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment
  • voter recall for negligent elected officials
  • the establishment of a Ministry of Human Rights in Ontario.

Source: http://www.web.net/~humanist/hparty.htm

In 2003, the Humanist Party began a campaign entitled "Humanize Toronto", calling for an end to homelessness and free Toronto Transit Commission access on smog days. It also released an alternative budget for the city. The party's candidates and electoral results from 2003 are listed here.

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