OUR VISION
United Canadian Centrists:
Dedicated to advancing centrist political values and policies in Canada.
Our goal is to create a more inclusive and prosperous society
by advocating for practical and balanced solutions
to the key issues facing our nation.
KEY PRIORITIES
Canada Is a Superpower
We do not need to become a superpower.
We already are one.
What we have lacked is not capacity, resources, or people. What we have lacked is the confidence and coordination to act like the nation we already are. When examined honestly, Canada possesses the core attributes that define global power in the 21st century.
1. A Resource Superpower in
Energy and Materials
Canada is one of the most
resource-rich countries on Earth.
We rank among the top countries globally in proven oil reserves, with decades of supply, largely concentrated in Alberta’s oil sands. We also hold vast natural gas reserves that position Canada as a critical long-term energy supplier, particularly as global demand shifts toward stable, democratic producers. Beyond energy, Canada is a global leader in critical minerals essential to modern economies, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, potash, uranium, and rare earth elements. These materials are foundational to advanced manufacturing, electrification, food security, and national defense. Canada also possesses immense freshwater reserves and some of the world’s most productive agricultural land. In an era defined by supply chain fragility and resource competition, nations that can reliably supply food, energy, and materials hold real power. Canada already does.
2. Strategic Geography and Global Access
Canada’s geography is one of its greatest and
least appreciated strengths.
We are one of the few nations with access to three oceans, Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic. As Arctic routes continue to open, Canada’s northern geography will become increasingly central to global shipping, security, and resource access. Canada also benefits from proximity to the world’s largest economy while maintaining sovereign control over vast territory, natural resources, and infrastructure space. We have the land and access required to expand energy production, manufacturing, transportation corridors, and population growth without the constraints faced by many other advanced nations.
Geography shapes destiny, and Canada’s geography positions us for long-term strategic influence.
3. Human Capital and Education Strength
Canada consistently ranks among the most
educated countries in the world.
Our workforce combines high post-secondary attainment with strong technical and skilled trades potential when properly supported. Canada attracts global talent through immigration and international education, while maintaining a multilingual, globally literate population capable of operating across cultures and markets. Superpowers are not built on resources alone. They are built by people who can turn resources into value. Canada has the human capital required to do exactly that.
4. Economic Stability and
Institutional Credibility
Canada is one of the world’s largest economies
and one of its most stable.
Our financial system has proven resilient through global crises. Our legal and regulatory institutions are trusted internationally. Canada is viewed as a reliable trade partner with deep access to the United States, Europe, and Asia. In a world increasingly marked by volatility, stability is power. Trust is power. Canada possesses both.
5. Latent Manufacturing and Industrial Capacity
Canada is not a post-industrial country.
It is an under-activated industrial one.
We retain a strong manufacturing base in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, rail, food production, chemicals, and advanced materials. We also possess abundant energy and raw material inputs that can support competitive domestic manufacturing when aligned with national strategy.
As global supply chains shorten and countries prioritize resilience over efficiency, Canada is uniquely positioned to become a manufacturing and production anchor for the democratic world.
The Core Truth
Canada does not lack the attributes of a superpower.
What we have lacked is self-recognition, coordination, and national ambition. Superpower status is not declared through rhetoric or arrogance. It is claimed through alignment between capability and intent. Canada already has the capability. The task ahead is to align our policies, institutions, and national confidence with the reality of who we are. Within a generation, if we choose to act with purpose, Canada can fully assume its place among the world’s leading nations, not in theory, but in fact.
Preparing Canadians
for the New Economy
Canada is entering a new economic era shaped
by global geopolitical shifts, technological
acceleration, and the rise of artificial intelligence.
For decades, young Canadians were sold a single version of the Canadian dream: go to university, secure a white-collar career, buy a home, raise a family, and retire with a pension. That model no longer reflects economic reality for Generation Z and Generation Alpha. The world of work is changing rapidly, and with it comes new careers, new opportunities, and new paths to stability and prosperity. Many of the most secure, well-paid, and future-proof jobs will be in skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and emerging AI-driven industries, sectors that were too often dismissed or ignored in past guidance. These are not fallback jobs, they are essential, noble professions that build the country and anchor economic resilience. At the same time, AI will transform nearly every field, creating new roles that do not yet fully exist while reshaping how work is done across the global workforce. Our responsibility is to prepare young Canadians honestly, equip them with relevant skills, and restore a realistic, achievable Canadian dream rooted in opportunity, dignity of work, and long-term security.
Our priorities in this area include:
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Reframing the Canadian dream to reflect modern economic realities, with multiple respected paths to success
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Elevating skilled trades as stable, well-paid, and essential careers through education, incentives, and cultural recognition
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Expanding training and apprenticeship pipelines to prepare young Canadians for infrastructure, housing, energy, and manufacturing needs
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Preparing students and workers for an AI-shaped economy, including new technical roles and AI-augmented professions
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Aligning education and workforce development with real labour market demand rather than outdated assumptions
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Ensuring young Canadians can build sustainable careers that support home ownership, family life, and long-term security
Healthcare Access
Healthcare is a fundamental right, and
ensuring timely access to care for every
Canadian is a core responsibility of government.
While healthcare delivery is primarily a provincial jurisdiction, the federal government plays a critical role in funding, coordination, and long-term system sustainability. The United Canadian Centrists are committed to strengthening Canada’s healthcare system by supporting provinces with predictable funding, targeted workforce solutions, and practical national coordination.
Canada’s healthcare challenge is not a lack of values, it is a lack of capacity. Long wait times, shortages of family doctors, and overstretched hospitals require decisive federal action that respects provincial authority while expanding the system’s ability to deliver care. Our approach focuses on financing, workforce expansion, and smart immigration alignment to repair and future-proof healthcare access across the country.
Our federal action plan
includes five concrete steps:
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Targeted Health Workforce Immigration
Align federal immigration priorities with provincial healthcare needs by fast-tracking qualified doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, with credential recognition pathways that are rigorous but efficient. -
Incentives for Practice in High-Need Areas
Work with provinces to provide federal financial incentives, loan relief, and settlement support for healthcare professionals who commit to practicing in underserved, rural, and high-demand communities. -
Expanded Domestic Medical Training Capacity
Support provinces through dedicated federal funding to increase medical school seats, nursing programs, residency placements, and accelerated training for critical healthcare roles. -
Predictable, Outcomes-Based Federal Health Transfers
Modernize federal health transfers to ensure stable, long-term funding tied to measurable outcomes such as reduced wait times, improved access to family doctors, and expanded primary care coverage. -
National Coordination Without Federal Overreach
Improve data sharing, workforce planning, and best-practice coordination across provinces while fully respecting provincial control over healthcare delivery.
By focusing on capacity, access, and coordination, the United Canadian Centrists believe Canada can rebuild a healthcare system that works for patients and professionals alike. Our goal is a healthcare system that is efficient, compassionate, and resilient, delivering reliable care to Canadians when and where they need it.
A Five-Point Plan to
Fix Canada’s
Housing Crisis
Canada’s housing crisis is not complicated. We are not building enough homes, we are short on skilled workers, approvals take too long, and young Canadians are locked out of ownership before they even start their careers. Fixing this requires action on supply, labour, regulation, and access to ownership.
Here is how we do it.
1. Massively Ramp Up Home
Building, At Scale
Canada must return to building at
a national scale not seen in decades.
We will:
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Set clear national housing construction targets tied to population growth.
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Incentivize rapid construction of missing-middle housing, mid-rise apartments, townhomes, and purpose-built rentals.
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Prioritize high-density housing near transit, employment centres, and existing infrastructure.
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Use federal and underused public land for large-scale housing projects.
Housing affordability begins with supply. Without a dramatic increase in the number of homes built each year, prices will remain out of reach no matter how demand is managed.
2. Cutting Red Tape That
Slows Housing Construction
Too many homes in Canada are delayed or never built because approvals take too long and responsibilities are fragmented across governments.
At the federal level, we will use spending power, land, and financing tools to accelerate housing construction. Federal housing, transit, and infrastructure funding will be tied to clear performance outcomes, including faster approvals, higher housing starts, and transparent reporting. We will streamline federal environmental reviews to eliminate duplication and unnecessary delay, while maintaining strong safety and environmental standards. Where possible, underused federal land will be made available for housing development, allowing projects to move forward without being trapped in years of local gridlock. Public money must produce public results. When federal dollars are involved, delay will no longer be subsidized.
3. Train a New Generation
of Builders and Tradespeople
The single biggest bottleneck in
housing today is labour.
We will:
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Launch a national skilled trades expansion program aimed directly at Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
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Expand paid apprenticeships in construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and heavy equipment.
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Partner with unions, colleges, and employers to fast-track certifications.
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Restore skilled trades as high-status, high-pay, future-proof careers.
This is the new economy. These are strong, stable careers that allow young Canadians to earn well early, avoid crushing debt, and realistically plan for home ownership.
4. Make Home Buying Easier
and More Affordable for First-Time Buyers
Building more homes is only half the equation.
Young Canadians must be able to buy them.
We will:
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Expand down-payment support for first-time buyers in a responsible, targeted way.
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Improve mortgage terms for young buyers, including longer amortizations and fairer qualification rules.
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Reduce barriers for graduates and early-career workers with stable incomes but limited savings.
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Ensure affordability programs reward work and contribution, not speculation.
Home ownership should be a realistic goal for young Canadians entering the workforce, not a distant fantasy postponed indefinitely.
5. Restore the Canadian Dream
Through Real Opportunity
The old model is gone. The new path must be clear and achievable.
We will:
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Be honest with young Canadians about the economic reality they face.
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Promote skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure work as nation-building careers.
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Align education, employment, and housing policy around ownership and stability.
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Rebuild a culture where skill, work, and contribution lead to security and a place to call home.
The Canadian dream is still alive. It just looks different than it did a generation ago. In the new economy, those who build this country will once again be able to afford to live in it.
Immigration and Sustainable Growth
Immigration has always been one of Canada’s
greatest strengths, and it remains essential to our future growth, economic vitality,
and cultural richness.
The United Canadian Centrists believe the question is not whether Canada should welcome newcomers, but how we do it responsibly. Immigration must be managed at a pace the country can support, one that strengthens communities rather than strains them, supports economic growth rather than destabilizes it, and ensures newcomers arrive with a real pathway to work, contribute, and succeed. Done right, immigration builds a stronger Canada for everyone. Done poorly, it undermines public trust and harms both newcomers and the country they hope to join. Our approach is balanced, compassionate, and disciplined, welcoming those who want to build Canada while ensuring the systems that support housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and employment are ready to receive them.
Our priorities to bring immigration under
control while keeping Canada growing
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Capacity-aligned immigration targets
Immigration levels will be set using capacity-aligned targets, based on housing availability, healthcare access, infrastructure readiness, and verified regional labour needs, ensuring Canada can successfully welcome newcomers without destabilizing communities. -
Stronger vetting and credential alignment
We will prioritize applicants with skills, training, and experience that match real labour shortages, while strengthening vetting and accelerating credential recognition so newcomers can work in their fields faster. -
Work-ready pathways, not idle arrivals
Immigration programs will be designed so newcomers arrive with clear employment pathways, job matching support, and access to training where needed, reducing underemployment and ensuring faster integration into the workforce. -
Regional settlement incentives
We will encourage settlement in regions that need population growth and workers, easing pressure on major cities while supporting the long-term vitality of smaller communities. -
Ongoing monitoring and adjustment
Immigration policy will be continuously reviewed and adjusted based on real-world outcomes, allowing intake levels to respond to economic conditions, infrastructure capacity, and labour market demand.
This approach keeps Canada open, fair, and confident, honoring the essential role immigrants have always played in building this country, while restoring balance, sustainability, and public trust in the immigration system.
A Balanced Alternative
in Parliament
The United Canadian Centrists Party exists to give a political home to Canadians who feel
stranded between the extremes.
Too often, Parliament swings back and forth between ideological poles that speak past one another while everyday Canadians are left without practical solutions. Our mission is to serve as a balanced, centrist force in the House of Commons, one that can hold the balance of power and push government toward common-sense outcomes. By focusing on evidence, cooperation, and national interest over partisanship, we offer a real alternative to the status quo and ensure that the voices of moderate, thoughtful Canadians are represented where decisions are made.
How we will achieve this:
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Strategic balance of power
We will focus on winning targeted ridings where Canadians are clearly dissatisfied with polarized politics, positioning the UCC to hold the balance of power in a minority Parliament and influence legislation constructively. -
Issue-by-issue cooperation
We will support or oppose legislation based on merit, not party loyalty, working with any party when proposals align with centrist principles and rejecting policies that serve ideology over Canadians. -
Centrist policy leverage
When holding the balance of power, we will use it to secure practical amendments, accountability measures, and measurable outcomes, ensuring that legislation reflects moderation, fiscal responsibility, and social cohesion. -
A unified voice for the political middle
We will actively represent Canadians who feel ignored by partisan politics, bringing forward policies rooted in lived experience, data, and broad public consensus rather than fringe positions. -
Restoring trust in Parliament
By acting transparently, communicating clearly with Canadians, and prioritizing results over rhetoric, we will help rebuild confidence in a parliamentary system that many feel no longer represents them.
