Rauchen Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 [center][img]http://www.clker.com/cliparts/4/8/b/c/12065678221713378254Anonymous_flag_of_Ontario_Canada.svg.med.png[/img][/center] With the support of the New Greenlandic Federal Government, the citizens of Ontario and a number of Canadian islands have held a referendum on the matter of independence. The territories included Ontario, the Belcher Islands, Southampton Island, Coats Island, Mansel Island, Nottingham Island, Salisbury Island, White Island, Vansittart Island, Prince Charles Island, Air Force Island, Foley Island, Rowley Island, Bray Island, Koch Island, Jens Munk Island, Akimiski Island, Charlton Island, and Long Island. Each individual voting region was given the option of remaining a protectorate of New Greenland, individual independence, or a national identity. The results of the referendum are displayed below. [list] [*]Remain New Greenlandic Protectorate (16.2%) [*]Become Self-Standing State (7.4%) [*]Organize together into the Independent State of Ontario (73.3%) [*]Other/Null (4.1%) [/list] With the populace overwhelmingly voting for cooperative independence, eager politicians from across the spectrum have converged in Toronto to frame an Ontarian national government. A second referendum was held to determine exactly what form of government would represent the interests of the Ontarian people. [list] [*]Constitutional Monarchy (23.9%) [*]Federal Parliamentary Republic (46.3%) [*]Confederation (11.7%) [*]Absolute Monarchy (6.4%) [*]Communist State (8.8%) [*]Anarchy/Other (2.9%) [/list] With the population voting in favor of a parliamentary republic, an assembly of 75 officials who had been involved in the governance of the protectorate have been elected from the various territories of Ontario have begun drafting the Ontarian Constitution. This assembly, which will function as the National Transitional Council of Ontario, consists of 28 conservatives, 30 democratic socialists, 12 liberals, and 5 independents. Jason Amsel, a former member of the Canadian New Democratic Party, was voted in 48-27 as Chairman of the NTCO. "We have taken the first steps into nationhood these last few days," Chairman Amsel told reporters outside Toronto City Hall. "With the establishment of the National Transitional Council, the Republic of Ontario hereby declares formal independence from New Greenland. We will spend the next few weeks framing our new government, and then hold elections to determine who will fill that new state. In the meantime, we must begin the process of becoming a completely self-reliant state; to that effect, the NTCO is putting out a call for volunteers to establish the Ontarian Transitional Guard as a temporary defense force, until such a time that we can legally build up a true military under our Constitution. As part of this decree, the Transitional Guard will be limited to a size of no greater than 25,000 individuals, so as to avoid any incidents in this period." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kankou Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 The Greater Quebec Republic welcomes Ontario as its new neighbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Lithaen Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 The Northern Imperium welcomes Ontario as its' newest neighbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac MatthewII Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 "The United Republic of the Carolinas welcome the new nation." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californian Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Greenland confirms and recognizes the rise of the Republic of Ontario as an independent, sovereign nation. Administration of Ontario and its island holdings is currently being transferred from the Ministry of Protectorate and Territory Management to the fledgling Ontario government. Additionally, all protectorate peacekeepers are currently being transferred to other areas of the Greenlandic protectorate, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in particular. [b]Private message to Ontario[/b] The cities of New Ottawa and Foundation on Akimiski Island are currently the headquarters for the Ministry of Protectorate and Territory Management. Until a meeting is held between our two governments the Greenlandic citizens on the island will be under the care and jurisdiction of Greenland. We invite you to our capital, Eyvindsson City, for talks between our two nations. The President of Greenland eagerly awaits your visit. [i]Greenland Ministry of Foreign Affairs[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShammySocialist Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 "The Commonwealth of the Southern Cross formally recognizes this independence movement and congratulates Ontario on its new-found sovereignty." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Ford Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 The Union of West Virginia will not be giving recognition until the Constitution of the nation is signed. However, we do congratulate you on getting the ball rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinoz94 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 "The Dixie Confederacy hereby extends recognition towards the Republic of Ontario." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Nova Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 "Mexico welcomes the Republic of Ontario to North America." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingEsus Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 The Republic of Cascadia welcomes a new nation to North America and extends it's good wishes to its people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knowz Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 The United States of Oceanesia recognizes the Republic of Ontario and welcomes it to the international community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rauchen Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 The new Constitution has been finished by the National Transitional Council, signed, and submitted for one last public referendum, in which 72.2% of the populace voted to approve the new Constitution. Even as the Constitution was being drafted, the individual political groups have been rallying their constituents and preparing for the campaigns. So organized were the parties by the time the Constitution was ratified, they could actually begin the Prime Ministerial and Parliamentary elections within a few days. [quote][font="Garamond"][center][u][b][size="6"]Constitution of the Federal Republic of Ontario[/size][/b][/u][/center] Preamble: We the People of this Federal Republic of Ontario, hereby declare the formal establishment of a state dedicated to the defense of liberty and prosperity. We hereby agree to form an imperishable Republic that shall stand resolute against all threats and hazards that may imperil the well-being and inalienable rights of its constituents. Article I. Sovereignty: The Federal Republic of Ontario is a sovereign nation endowed with inalienable rights to its land holdings, waters, airspace, citizens, natural resources, and whatever is applicable. No nation shall infringe such sovereignty. 1. All lands, waters, and airspaces within the national boundaries of the Federal Republic of Ontario is originally owned by the State. The Federal Government shall have the sole right to grant, and withdraw, the lease of ownership to designated entities under specific circumstances. 2. All natural resources within the national boundaries of the Federal Republic of Ontario are the sole property of the State. Any private exploitation of such resources may be allowed through concessions sanctioned by the Federal Government. The Federal Government shall regulate, to a meaningful extent, the exploitation of natural resources. 3. The Federal Government shall have the sole right to impose reasonable limits upon private property for public interest and national security reasons. Article II. Government Structure: The Federal Government of the Republic of Ontario shall be divided into Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches to ensure the Government remains true to its stated purpose of fair governance. A. Legislature: The Parliament of the Federal Republic of Ontario shall be the legislature, comprised of two separate chambers: the Senate and the House of Commons, each elected by direct popular vote in their respective districts. The Parliament will have the power to impeach the prime minister, override executive orders, and declare war with a 2/3 majority in both houses. Normal legislation shall require a simple majority in both houses to pass. 1. Senate The Senate shall comprise of no more than 90 Senators, allotted amongst the administrative divisions on a proportional basis relative to population. Each Senator shall serve terms of 6 years, limited to no more than five terms, and must be at least 30 years of age, and a citizen of Ontario, to be eligible for election. The Senate shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Senate, who shall be chosen by a vote by the senators and has no powers to disrupt the workings of the Senate. 2. House of Commons The House of Commons shall consist of 2 representatives for every 100,000 citizens, to be recounted by federal census every ten years. House representatives shall serve terms of 3 years, limited to no more than seven terms. Candidates must be at least 25 years of age and a citizen of Ontario. The House will be presided over by the Speaker of the House, chosen by vote of the representatives. B. Executive: The Executive Branch shall comprise of the Prime Minister and his or her Cabinet and any and all related government organizations. 1. Prime Minister The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Ontario shall be tasked with sustaining and preserving the Federal Republic against all threats, internal and external, and in upholding the Constitution. To run for Office, he or she must be at least thirty years of age and be a lawful citizen of Ontario. Each term lasts five years with no term limits. The Prime Minister shall hold the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Ontarian Armed Forces and may engage in military deployments of no more than six months without Congressional approval. The Prime Minister has the authority to enact Executive Orders, provided they do not violate the spirit of this Constitution. 2. The Cabinet: The Cabinet shall consist of a group of individuals chosen by the Prime Minister upon election, who shall be charged with the running of various Departments, which, in turn, operate Ministries, which will be charged with the operation of various government agencies. Each Department shall be headed by a Prefect, who shall provide advice to the Prime Minister on matters of their specific jurisdictions and who shall serve as an coordinating body between the Prime Minister and related government agencies, bureaus, and organizations. A Prefect shall have no power to appoint or dismiss any Ministers under his or her jurisdiction, though he or she does have the power to make recommendations to the Prime Minister regarding as such. In turn, the Prime Minister shall have the power to appoint or dismiss any Prefect or Minister at his leisure. The Departments shall consist of the following, along with the Cabinet: a. Department of Defense: - Ministry of War - Ministry of Security b. Department of Foreign Affairs: - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Ministry of Disaster Aid and Relief - Ministry of Public Relations c. Department of the Homeland: - Ministry of Labor - Ministry of Transportation - Ministry of Land and Resource Management - Ministry of Energy - Ministry of Protectorate and Territory Management d. Department of Government Services: - Ministry of Culture and Sports - Ministry of Justice - Ministry of Health - Ministry of Education - Ministry of State Security e. Department of Finance: - Ministry of Trade - Ministry of Industry - Ministry of the Treasury/Finance f. Department of Science: - Ministry of Science and Research - Ministry of Space and Technology C. Judiciary: The Judicial branch shall comprise of the Supreme Court of Ontario, which shall be tasked with interpreting the Law and Constitution. 1. Supreme Court of Ontario: The High Court shall comprise of twelve Justices and one Supreme Justice, who must be at least forty years of age and be a citizen of Ontario. The Justices shall be appointed by the Prime Minister with confirmation of Parliament, while the Supreme Justice shall be appointed by the Parliament with a 2/3 majority in both houses. 2. Lower Courts: The Lower Courts shall comprise of Federal Courts, of which one shall be located in each administrative region, and of Federal Appeals Courts, of which one shall be located in each administrative region. Article III. Laws by the Governing: A. Bills: The Parliament may propose and submit Bills to the Prime Minister if said Bill has the support of a majority of legislators in both houses. The Prime Minister, upon receiving said Bill, may sign it into law or veto it. A 2/3 majority vote is required in the Parliament to override the veto. Lastly, the said Bill must comply with the Constitution and be deemed such by the Supreme Court or it shall be invalidated. B. Appointments: a. The Prime Minister shall appoint Ministers to head each Ministry and requires no approval from any other branch with regards to these appointments. b. The Minister of Justice shall appoint all Federal judges with the approval of the Prime Minister and confirmed with a majority vote of approval in both houses of Parliament. c. The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall appoint Ambassadors, with approval of the Prime Minister. C. Elections: a. Election Day is held every five years on the day of April 21st, and new appointments shall officially assume office on the day of June 1st. b. The Prime Minister may not spend more than $2 million, and Senators may not spend more than $500,000 on election campaigns. This article shall be adjusted for inflation every five years. c. The People shall have the power to vote for Prime Minister and parliamentary representatives. Article IV. Armed Forces: The Federal Republic of Ontario may maintain a standing army headed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in peacetime and by the Ministry of War in wartime. 1. The Prime Minister is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Force of the Republic of Ontario. 2. Declaration of wars must be ratified by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament. 3. A “state of war” may be declared by 2/3 majority in both houses of Parliament. 4. Prime Minister may engage in military deployments of no more than 6 months without Parliamentary approval. a. The Prime Minister shall receive additional powers, including the ability to limit some rights outlined in Article VI. b. A "state of war" shall last no more than six months, and the Parliament must vote with a two-thirds majority to extend for another six months. 4. All eligible men and women must serve at least three years in the military or reserve forces. 5. Men in the age range of 20-49 and women in the age range of 20-39 shall be eligible for draft in times of war. Article V. Crimes and Justice: 1. Capital Punishment is a legal form of punishment in the Federal Republic of Ontario. All prisoners convicted with the death penalty have the right to a hearing with a Judge, a hearing with a Jury, and two appeals before swift and humane execution. a. Organs, if in healthy condition, must be donated. 2. The only crimes capable of receiving the death penalty are high treason, war crimes, crimes against humanity, first-degree premeditated murder and rape. Redefinition of this clause requires a ¾ majority vote by both houses of Parliament. Article VI. Right of Humankind: All lawful citizens and non-citizens of the Federal Republic of Ontario shall be endowed with specific inalienable rights and liberties that cannot be infringed upon. A. Citizenship: A lawful citizen is guaranteed rights, privileges, and responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution and interpreted by Government. 1. Anyone born in Ontario, its land territories, waters, airspace, or its foreign bases is automatically granted Ontarian citizenship. 2. Anyone with two parents, both who have Ontarian citizenship, can request to be an Ontarian citizen if desired. 3. Anyone who has lived in Ontario for over five years and passes a Citizenship exam and is knowledgeable in one of the official languages can request citizenship to the Federal Republic of Ontario. 4. Any individual from any state is permitted to submit an application for a work visa, subject to approval from the Ministry of Finance and renewed every two years. Residents who work in Ontario under a visa for ten years will be granted citizenship. B. Freedoms: a. Freedom of Speech b. Freedom of Assembly c. Freedom of the Press [can be revoked in times of war by order of the Prime Minister] d. Freedom from discrimination e. Freedom of religion f. Freedom of marriage g. Freedom of privacy C. Rights: a. Right to bear arms b. Right to Habeas Corpus [can be suspended in times of war by order of the Prime Minister] c. Right to a fair trial with jury d. Right to remain silent e. Right to property f. Right to life g. Right to liberty h. Right to education i. Right to vote (Suffrage: 18 years of age) D. Others: All Provinces and Federal Territories shall have the right to enforce any Law or Legislation not specifically delegated to the Federal Government by this Constitution or by legislation. Article VII. Amendments: Amendments may be made to this Constitution with a two-thirds majority vote in the Parliament, two-thirds citizen approval, two-thirds Provincial government approval and approval by the Prime Minister and Consul-General in order to take effect. Amendments can be applied to any part of this Constitution; however the original wording of Article VI may not be altered or deleted. [/font][/quote] [size="6"][center] [u][b] Political Parties[/b][/u][/center][/size] [size="5"][u][b]Social Democratic Party[/b][/u][/size] Chairman: Jason V. Anselm Ideology: Democratic Socialism [u][i]Platform[/i][/u] The SDP consists of many former New Democratic Party of Canada members and claims to represent the interests of the working and middle classes. Socially, they support gender equality and LGBT rights, as well as environmental regulation. They also advocate an expansion of public health care and social assistance programs and the legalization of recreational drugs. They favor increased corporate and capital gains taxes, but tax cuts for small businesses, and support raising the minimum wage to a living wage. In foreign affairs, they prefer a policy of diplomacy and peacekeeping to one of military action, unless necessary. They support the establishment of a strong Ontarian-Greenlandic alliance, but other than that, oppose the notion of military intervention anywhere in the world. [u][b]PM Candidate[/b][/u] [img]http://images.wikia.com/sonsofanarchy/images/9/9e/Charlie-hunnam-infobox.jpg[/img] [b]Jason V. Anselm[/b] Summary: Jason Vinzent Anselm, a former businessman from Toronto, is 38 years old, the youngest candidate, and already the leading figure of the SDP. Graduating from the University of Toronto with his masters’ degree in business by the age of 22, Anselm got a business loan from the Greenlandic government and set up an industrial hemp production enterprise, the Toronto Hemp Company. The company met booming success, and become well-known for its fair wages and employee benefits, and Anselm eventually sold the company for the amount of $950 million just ten year later. He spent a two years investing and collecting from the stock market before becoming a political figure in the New Greenland protectorate. He served as the Praefect of the entire Toronto Metropolitan area for three years, then devoted the last three years to the Ontarian Independence Movement. He is fluent in English, French, Greenlandic, and German, but his main language is English, which he would support as the national language. Anselm supports legalization of recreational drugs, gender and LGBT equality, a moderate corporate tax rate, high taxes on the wealthy, a living wage, and a strong, but generally passive military. He says that his priority would be to expand the Ontarian education system, which he believes to be the best hope for a bright future. [size="5"][u][b]Conservative Party of Ontario[/b][/u][/size] Chairman: Stephen Benton Ideology: Conservatism [u][i]Platform[/i][/u] The CPO, a direct descendent of the Conservative Party of Canada, is a right wing Ontarian party that favors low taxes on all businesses, the limitation of social assistance and public healthcare systems, and the criminalization of recreational drugs. They seek to set a low corporate and income tax rate, but also wish to maintain a strong military, to be actively used to pursue Ontarian goals. They have no formal stance on abortion or same-sex marriage at this time, and the party seems evenly divided on this issue. They also advocate the abolition of election campaign donation limits. [u][b]PM Candidate[/b][/u] [img]http://i2.listal.com/image/2102778/150full.jpg[/img] [b]Stephen T. Benton[/b] Summary: Stephen Terrance Benton, 58, is a career politician from Ottawa who first hit the political scene at age 25, shortly after graduating from law school. He started out as a City Councilor in his home city of Ottawa, then became Mayor, a post which he held for 18 years. He served in local governments for a succession of Canadian states, such as the Confederation of Arctic Nations and Dependent Areas, for another 10 years, and returned to Ontario to sit on the Toronto City Council for another 5 years. Now 62 years old, he is a central figure on the Ontarian right and has set many of the party’s policies, such as their refusal to open the issues of same-sex marriage and abortion. Benton is known to have colleagues in corporate Ontario, and so his support of low corporate taxes and breaks for the wealthy come as no surprise. He opposes expanding national healthcare and would like to develop a strong, standing army. [size="5"][u][b]Liberal Union of Ontario[/b][/u][/size] Chairman: Alexander W. Anderson Ideology: Liberalism [u][i]Platform[/i][/u] The Liberal Union of Ontario is a center-left party, essentially a continuation of the Liberal Party of Canada. They support a transition to renewable energy and increased taxes on oil and coal companies. They support the expansion of healthcare, pension plans, and certain other government assistance programs. The Liberal Union members are strong advocates for civil liberties, and oppose giving government the ability to govern personal morality. As an extension of this, they are generally opposed of offensive wars, but do support a relatively strong armed force, but believe that education should take precedence over defense. [u][b]PM Candidate[/b][/u] [img]http://i2.listal.com/image/6420/200full-.jpg[/img] Alexander W. Anderson Summary: Alexander Anderson, 61, is the oldest candidate for prime minister, but also one of the most experienced. He was first elected as the mayor of a small town called Douro-Dummer at the age of 18, having graduated from high school at age 17. While attending college two towns over, Anderson managed to renovate the township’s parks, expand both industry and agriculture, and increased the number of extracurricular activities available to students. He went on to gain a degree in law, but rather than moving to a private law firm, he went on to become a Praefect of the Toronto metro, until he was beaten in a referendum in favor of Jason Anselm. He is a strong supporter of education and healthcare, as well as civil liberties, but his main campaign point is a transition to renewable energy. The elections will officially begin within the week; the National Transitional Council must still set polling stations in many of the northern and island territories of Ontario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rauchen Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 [size="5"][u][b]First Round PM Election[/b][/u][/size] [b]Jason V. Anselm (SDP) - 41.36% Stephen T. Benton (CPO) - 37.42%[/b] Alexander W. Anderson (LUO) - 18.64% Jonas R. Wilson (Ind.) - 2.40% None of the Above/Null Form - 0.18% [size="5"][u][b]Second Round PM Election[/b][/u][/size] [b]Jason V. Anselm (SDP) - 59.37%[/b] Stephen T. Benton (CPO) - 38.74% None of the Above/Null Form - 1.89% [size="5"][u][b]Parliamentary Election[/b][/u][/size] [b][u][i]Senate[/i][/u][/b] [size="2"]90 Members; 46 needed for majority[/size] [color="#0000FF"][b]Social Democratic Party (SDP) - 32 seats[/b][/color] Conservative Party of Ontario (CPO) - 23 seats [color="#0000FF"][b]Liberal Union of Ontario (LUO) - 15 seats[/b][/color] Ontarian Workers' Party (OWP) - 6 seats Progressive Conservative Party (PCP)- 5 seats Nationalist Party of Ontario (NPO) - 3 seats [color="#0000FF"][b]Green Party of Ontario (GPO) - 3 seats[/b][/color] Ontarian Monarchist Movement (OMM) - 1 seat Independents - 2 seats [u][i][b]House of Commons[/b][/i][/u] [size="2"]291 Members (146 for majority)[/size] [b][color="#0000FF"]Social Democratic Party (SDP) - 126 seats[/color][/b] Conservative Party of Ontario (CPO) - 101 seats [color="#0000FF"][b]Liberal Union of Ontario (LUO) - 35 seats[/b][/color] Ontarian Workers' Party (OWP) - 9 seats Progressive Conservative Party (PCP)- 7 seats Nationalist Party of Ontario (NPO) - 5 seats [color="#0000FF"][b]Green Party of Ontario (GPO) - 3 seats[/b][/color] Ontarian Monarchist Movement (OMM) - 2 seats Independents - 3 seats The Social Democratic Party gained a strong plurality in both houses of Parliament, and their chairman, Jason Anselm, pulled away a strong, 20%-point lead over his leading rival, Conservative Chairman Stephen Benton, in the prime ministerial elections. Anselm’s victory in the election is contributed to the support of Liberal voters in the second round; the vast majority of those who had cast their ballots for Alexander Anderson in the first round voted for the socialist Anselm rather than the conservative Benton. A number of smaller parties that failed to submit candidates for Prime Minister still vied for seats in the legislature. The strongest among them are the Ontarian Workers’ Party, a Leninist group based in Greater Sudbury, and the Progressive Conservative Party, a centrist party from the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The far-right Nationalist Party of Ontario, headquartered in Oshawa, managed to gain 3 senators and 5 representatives. The Green Party of Ontario, essentially a small offshoot of the SDP, managed to gain 3 senators and reps, and even the Ontarian Monarchist Movement took a few chairs. The Social Democrats, Liberals, and Greens have come together to form a ruling coalition, led by the SDP. Cumulatively, they hold 50 seats in the Senate and 164 in the House of Commons. Although the SDP and LUO, together, have enough seats to claim a majority in both houses, they extended the offer for a coalition to the Green Party, while excluding the far-left Ontarian Workers’ Party. This leaves the Conservative Party of Ontario as the leading opposition party, but with few friends. The Progressive Conservatives have indicated that they may be in favor of cooperating with the CPO, and there is speculation about a potential agreement between the Progressives, Conservatives, and Nationalists; the respective parties declined to give statements on the matter. “The time has come for the Ontarian Republic to take its place among nations,” Prime Minister Anselm said at his inauguration in Toronto. “The age of trans-continental empires in the Americas has come to an end, and so it falls to us to carry a banner of peace into the future. Our people and our nation shall prosper in the years to come, and I intend to set us onto that course. The youth of this state will be our first priority; education is to take precedence over bombs, and athletic programs will trump boot camps. Our job is not to provide a few short-term perks for our populace, but to establish a free, prosperous society, not only for our generation, but for those to come. As the Native Americans say, we do not inherit the Earth; we only borrow it from our children. And when we have all left this Earth, let us return it in better condition than we found it.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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