Canadian government promises, progress and results
Indigenous issues (02/09)
More information on Indigenous Languages Act and UNDRIP
Indigenous Languages Act — recognizes and supports all Indigenous languages in Canada and contains mechanisms to: recognize Indigenous language rights; support efforts of Indigenous Peoples to reclaim, revitalize, strengthen and maintain Indigenous languages; establish measures for the provision of long-term, sustainable funding of Indigenous languages; support and promote the use of Indigenous languages; advance the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples with regard to Indigenous languages; establish an Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages
UNDRIP — recognizing basic human rights of Indigenous people along with rights to self-determination. It includes affirming right of Indigenous people to create their own education systems, receive restitution for stolen lands and participate in all decision-making that affects their interests
Carbon Tax (01/06)
Sources: https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/federal/2019/party-platforms/
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Nov 2019 — Canadians must hold government accountable to its promises https://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editors/2019/10/29/canadians-must-hold-government-accountable-to-its-promises.html?fbclid=IwAR3hdQtXCxxfJHg-_maqs3JnsnFbhu_DBeKhHLPPdEUJsRIXzovlKCQFr_g
Over the past 3 months, we heard proposals, read platforms and watched debates. Canadians turned out to vote in reportedly big numbers. But now the next 4 years is what counts. We, as citizens, need first to do the work of following up on the estimated 50+ promises made by the government. And let’s go one step further: track outcomes. Proposals and spending don’t mean anything if they don’t improve outcomes.
I don’t think there is an easy way to do this other than for us to stay with it and keep trying different things such as persistently following a couple of issues we find particularly important, supporting friends and family who care about others, organizing to create awareness and engaging government representatives to challenge status quo. It is not as direct as voting but this is also what builds towards the vision we each have for this great country.
