Purpose of the Party
To be registered under the Canada Elections Act, a party must be an organization for whom one of the fundamental purposes is to participate in public affairs by endorsing one or more of its members as candidates and supporting their election.
In determining a party's fundamental purposes, the Act provides a guide of relevant factors in subsection 521.1(5):
a.
the party's constitution, articles of incorporation, letters patent or by-laws or any other information that may indicate those purposes;
b.
the party's political program, annual report to members, fundraising plan, advertising material and policy statements;
c.
the nature and extent of the activities of the party and its registered associations and candidates, including the nature and extent of their involvement in the electoral campaigns and any of their public statements in support of another political party or a candidate of another political party;
d.
the funds received by the party and its registered associations and candidates, their sources and how they are used by the party, including as election expenses;
e.
interactions of the party with other entities that are not recognized political parties under the laws of any province that may indicate that it is under the control, direct or indirect, of another entity or that the party is using its status as a registered party primarily for the purpose of providing financial assistance to another entity; and
f.
whether the party is a non-profit entity.
The Party's Constitution
The Revolution Party of Canada ("RPC") vehemently rejects providing articles of incorporation, as they directly represent the capitalist ideals which are anathema to our core values.
The RPC is a collective of Canadian individuals which share the common ethics and values as defined in the Manifesto of Human Needs.
Annual Report to Members
As of the day we submitted our application for recognition as a political party in Canada, the RPC has not yet provided an annual report to members.
Following the first election cycle in which a candidate represents the RPC, we will provide a detailed annual report describing each year's activities and progress towards our ultimate goal of providing to all Canadians the minimum standards of living as stated in the Manifesto of Human Needs.
Fundraising Plan
To further reduce influence by external and internal forces and create a country where every voice has equal weight, the RPC has self-imposed an annual contribution limit of $100 per person - a tiny fraction of the legally allowed limit of $1,700 (2023). As such, the RPC's fundraising plan relies heavily on volunteer efforts and a large number of small personal financial contributions.
Government power should be spread wide and thin - and the ability to influence politics should be too.
Advertising Material
As of the day we submitted our application for recognition as a political party in Canada, the entirety of our advertising and promotional content consists of this website.
During the course of the next election cycle, we plan to utilize the very same social media platforms which are the source of many of today's problems to create and share pieces of content intended to further the RPC's herein stated goals.
Nature of Activities
As of the day we submitted our application for recognition as a political party in Canada, the nature and extent of the activities of the RPC shall be exclusively volunteer-organized promotion of political candidates espousing the tenets of the Manifesto of Human Needs.
Funds Received, Sources, and Usage
As of the day we submitted our application for recognition as a political party in Canada, the RPC has not received any funds from any external source. As such, no description of how funds were used is applicable.
Any fundraising and expenditure activities in the future will adhere to the Canada Elections Act as well as the RPC's Constitution and By-Laws.
Party Interactions
As of the day we submitted our application for recognition as an political party in Canada, the RPC has received no unsolicited messages or contributions from any interested entities (recognized political parties or otherwise) to inform or influence RPC's purpose, policies, or finances.
The RPC has proactively sought - and will continue to seek - critical review and uncensored comment from various individuals with relevant lived experiences as well as qualified and experienced professionals in various fields of social and physical sciences.
Non-Profit Entity Status
As described in its Constitution, the RPC is irrevocably a non-profit entity.