I Don’t Care Which Party Wins… As Long As…

… they govern with compassion, fairness, and a commitment to improving life for all Canadians. I will vote for any party that is focused on creating a society that values dignity, equality, and the well-being of its citizens.

So, what does the winner look like to me?

I want a government that guarantees timely public healthcare for everyone. It shouldn’t be a privilege just for the wealthy. We need universal healthcare that covers everything from mental health to dental care, to prescription drugs.

As we have evolved into working households, free or subsidized child and elder care is vital to ensure workers can work while children and seniors are cared for.

Everyone deserves a good education, and the party I will vote for endorses and supports high-quality, free public education. Well-educated people think, evolve and invent. They contribute to society in profound ways. No one should be denied an opportunity because their parents or themselves can’t afford it.

Housing is a basic human right. A strong, people-centred government will invest in affordable public housing, ensuring that everyone has access to a safe and secure home. They would regulate the housing market to prevent predatory practices. To get things moving, building codes should be streamlined and nationalized as much as possible, and a selection of pre-permitted plans for houses and apartment buildings should be available.

A fair government would guarantee that all workers were paid a living wage and treated with respect. I want a government that stands up for workers, protects their rights, and ensures no one is exploited or working in unsafe conditions. A universal basic income could be part of the solution, ensuring no one lives below the poverty line.

A government that is for the people will protect citizens from exploitation, especially with respect to the basic necessities of life. Currently, big corporations have free rein to jack up prices on everything from groceries to gas, leaving people struggling to make ends meet. Price gouging on essential goods is unacceptable, and I want a government that steps in to stop it.

We need rigorously enforced policies to ensure fair competition and prevent monopolies from controlling entire industries, driving up costs for their own profit. We need affordable access to the basics—food, shelter, and medicine—to survive. The government has a duty to make sure the market works for us, not just for a handful of corporations that put profit over people.

I care deeply about the planet we all share, and I believe a government that doesn’t take immediate and considerable action on the environment is failing its people. The world increasingly suffers from extreme weather, rising sea levels, and environmental destruction. I want a government that takes this seriously—investing heavily in green energy and sustainability.

Big corporations and industries that pollute our air, water, and land shouldn’t be allowed to profit from their pollution. Those responsible for environmental harm must pay the price to repair the damage they cause. I’m sick of empty promises; we need swift, concrete actions that reduce carbon emissions, protect natural habitats, and ensure that future generations inherit a livable planet. I want a government that isn’t focused on economic growth at any cost—endless growth is a fairy tale. They must understand the delicate balance between progress and preservation. Climate and environmental action are about justice—for all.

Right now, our first-past-the-post electoral system leaves many people feeling like their votes don’t count, especially if they live in areas where one party consistently dominates. This system can lead to disproportionate outcomes, where a party can win a majority of seats without a majority of the popular vote. I want a government that will reform our electoral system—perhaps through proportional representation—so that all votes are reflected relatively.

At the end of the day, it’s not about “my” party or “your” party winning for the sake of winning. It’s about all of us winning with a government that protects our freedoms, ensures everyone has access to basic necessities and takes real, bold action to tackle climate change. I don’t think that’s too much to ask. In fact, to me, this is the definition of common sense.

So, I have to wonder—why wouldn’t anyone want this? Who wouldn’t want a fairer, more compassionate society where everyone has the opportunity to live a decent life?

If we genuinely care about the well-being of our communities, our environment, and each other, I don’t see why we wouldn’t all demand these same things. So, I challenge you to think about it: What kind of future do you want? And what are you willing to do to make sure you get it?