Group reading Canadian Constitution Act; vision for two equal citizens.
PCC • CANADA — THE 51ST STATE

Our Vision

The Party of the Canadian Constitutionalists believes Canadians should have the opportunity to openly consider a new constitutional future for the country.


The PCC’s vision is Canada becoming the 51st State of the United States through a lawful, democratic and 

Canadians at the Centre of the Conversation

The PCC proposes that Canada’s constitutional future should not be decided behind closed doors by political leaders.

Its proposed pathway begins with constitutional conventions held throughout Canada — in communities, towns, cities, reserves and regions — where Canadians can discuss, debate and help develop ideas about the country’s constitutional future.

DISCUSS

 Hear competing arguments and explore different perspectives on Canada’s constitutional future.

QUESTION

 Ask questions and examine the constitutional choices being presented.

PARTICIPATE

Propose ideas and take part in developing the constitutional discussion.

WHAT WE WANT TO PRESERVE

UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

The Canadian approach to universal healthcare should remain.

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

Canadians should retain strong protections for association, organization and civic participation.

FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS & INUIT PEOPLES

FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS & INUIT PEOPLES

FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS & INUIT PEOPLES

Indigenous peoples should have a meaningful place in the constitutional future, including recognition of their communities, institutions, self-government and self-determination.

CANADIAN IDENTITY & HERITAGE

FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS & INUIT PEOPLES

FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS & INUIT PEOPLES

Canada’s history, communities, languages, cultures and traditions should continue to have a place within a new constitutional framework.

Connecting Strengths Across the Continent

Connecting Strengths Across the Continent

The PCC envisions closer Canada–U.S. cooperation by connecting Canadian strengths with American economic and constitutional power.

The Process Matters

For the PCC, the question is not simply whether Canada should become the 51st State. The central question is what constitutional process would allow Canadians to consider that decision legitimately and democratically.

The PCC believes Canadians should understand the constitutional system, its history and the available options before determining the country’s future.

A CHOICE FOR CANADIANS

The Conversation Belongs to Canadians

The PCC presents its proposal as an alternative constitutional vision for Canada — not as a predetermined agreement, but as the beginning of a national conversation.