Work Less Party
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The Work Less Party was a Canadian federal political party that became eligible for registration with Elections Canada
on October 1, 2007.
The federal Work Less Party was voluntary de-registered 31 July 2010, after applying for and being granted an extension to the June 30, 2010 deadline for filing a 2009 financial return to Elections Canada. The federal Work Less Party is no longer able to issue tax receipts for political contributions.
The party had a provincial branch in British Columbia
, the Work Less Party of British Columbia
, as well as a wing that operates on the municipal level in Vancouver
.
in 2003. In October 2004 Schmidt gave up his day job to be able to give more attention to the party.
A federal wing was created in 2007. The party has gained registered status with Elections Canada. In May 2009, Jessica Mason-Paull became the Leader, swapping roles with Schmidt, who then became the Chief Auditor.
The party nominated only a single candidate for the 2008 Canadian federal election
. Betty Krawczyk
ran unsuccessfully in the riding of Vancouver East
, receiving 1.02% of the votes (423 votes). At a national level, this is 0.0013 percent of votes cast.
The party de-registered from the federal level on July 31, 2010.
. The party advocates for the shortening of the work week
to 32 hours from 40, reduction of Canada's carbon footprint
, a minimum wage
increase, decentralized government, and promotion of cultural activities. Economic ideas underpinning the WLP's policy are discussed in Mr.Conrad Schmidt's 2006 book Workers of the World Relax .
Elections Canada
Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency reporting directly to the Parliament of Canada. Its ongoing responsibility is to ensure that Canadians can exercise their choices in federal elections and referenda through an open and impartial process...
on October 1, 2007.
The federal Work Less Party was voluntary de-registered 31 July 2010, after applying for and being granted an extension to the June 30, 2010 deadline for filing a 2009 financial return to Elections Canada. The federal Work Less Party is no longer able to issue tax receipts for political contributions.
The party had a provincial branch in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, the Work Less Party of British Columbia
Work Less Party of British Columbia
The Work Less Party is a political party in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The party was founded in 2003 by Conrad Schmidt. It has a federal wing and also participates in municipal politics...
, as well as a wing that operates on the municipal level in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
.
History
The WLP was formed as a provincial and municipal party in British Columbia by Conrad SchmidtConrad Schmidt
Conrad Schmidt is a social activist, filmmaker and writer living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada who is best known for his role in founding the Work Less Party of British Columbia and for creating the internationally known World Naked Bike Ride protest.-Biography:Schmidt was born and raised...
in 2003. In October 2004 Schmidt gave up his day job to be able to give more attention to the party.
A federal wing was created in 2007. The party has gained registered status with Elections Canada. In May 2009, Jessica Mason-Paull became the Leader, swapping roles with Schmidt, who then became the Chief Auditor.
The party nominated only a single candidate for the 2008 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 2008
The 2008 Canadian federal election was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 to elect members to the Canadian House of Commons of the 40th Canadian Parliament after the previous parliament had been dissolved by the Governor General on September 7, 2008...
. Betty Krawczyk
Betty Krawczyk
Betty Shiver Krawczyk is a Louisiana-born, British Columbia, Canada based environmental activist, author and former political candidate....
ran unsuccessfully in the riding of Vancouver East
Vancouver East
Vancouver East is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1935....
, receiving 1.02% of the votes (423 votes). At a national level, this is 0.0013 percent of votes cast.
The party de-registered from the federal level on July 31, 2010.
Platform
The platform of the Work Less Party is based primarily around the rights of workersLabor rights
Labor rights or workers' rights are a group of legal rights and claimed human rights having to do with labor relations between workers and their employers, usually obtained under labor and employment law. In general, these rights' debates have to do with negotiating workers' pay, benefits, and safe...
. The party advocates for the shortening of the work week
Working time
Working time is the period of time that an individual spends at paid occupational labor. Unpaid labors such as personal housework are not considered part of the working week...
to 32 hours from 40, reduction of Canada's carbon footprint
Carbon footprint
A carbon footprint has historically been defined as "the total set of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person.". However, calculating a carbon footprint which conforms to this definition is often impracticable due to the large amount of data required, which is...
, a minimum wage
Minimum wage
A minimum wage is the lowest hourly, daily or monthly remuneration that employers may legally pay to workers. Equivalently, it is the lowest wage at which workers may sell their labour. Although minimum wage laws are in effect in a great many jurisdictions, there are differences of opinion about...
increase, decentralized government, and promotion of cultural activities. Economic ideas underpinning the WLP's policy are discussed in Mr.Conrad Schmidt's 2006 book Workers of the World Relax .
See also
- TAKE BACK YOUR TIME "a U.S./Canadian initiative to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and time famine"