Dear Mr. Poilievre,

Congratulations on your inspiring campaign to restore opportunity for all Canadians. Over the past four months, I’ve refined this letter to reflect Canada’s evolving challenges and opportunities, both domestically and globally. As a concerned citizen, I share your vision for a stronger, more prosperous Canada and believe bold action is needed to secure our future.

Canada stands at a pivotal moment. Rising costs, housing shortages, and economic pressures threaten the dreams of hardworking families. Recent polls show renewed Liberal support, but I believe Canadians are ready for a government that prioritizes affordability, security, and unity. Our economic reliance on real estate stifles innovation, while money laundering through financial institutions risks our global reputation, particularly with leaders like Donald Trump. The U.S. could destabilize our economy through policies like tightened visas or incentives for skilled Canadians, accelerating brain drain. Uncontrolled asylum claims and lax visa systems further strain public trust.

Geopolitically, our dependence on U.S. trade leaves us vulnerable. A potential U.S. pivot to Russian exports could sideline Canada, impacting our role in global conflicts like Ukraine. At home, provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan may seek greater autonomy if economic conditions worsen, threatening national unity.

I propose a strategic shift to strengthen Canada’s economy, secure our borders, and foster innovation. Below are targeted policies designed to resonate with Canadians, drive growth, and restore trust. I’d welcome the chance to discuss these further with you or your team.

Housing

1.     Release Federal Crown Land: Sell Crown land to first-time homebuyers under 55, building 10,000 affordable homes annually. Finance infrastructure via property taxes over 15 years and land at 2% rates over 20 years, saving buyers $100,000 per home.

2.     Enhance Mortgage Fraud Detection: Enable CRA-bank communication to verify T4/T4A data for mortgage applications. Revoke permanent residency and impose $50,000 fines for fraud, deterring illicit funds.

3.     Limit Primary Residence Tax Exemption: Make mortgage interest deductible, tax profits over $50,000 (after 3 years), and allow 30-year amortization of current home values to stabilize markets.

4.     Deduct Property Taxes: Allow property and school tax deductions from income taxes, saving families $2,000/year.

5.     Standardize Plot Sizes: Set a minimum plot size for single-family homes, limiting municipal restrictions to 20,000 sq ft, speeding up development.

6.     Penalize Slow Permits: Deduct $500/month from property taxes for permitting delays beyond 3 months, accelerating construction.

7.     Public Real Estate Database: Create a transparent database via API (MLS, Centris) for pricing and ownership, empowering buyers and reducing bidding wars.

8.     Ban Corporate Home Ownership: Prohibit corporations/REITs from owning single-family homes, with a 3-year sell-off period, freeing 50,000 homes.

9.     Restrict Foreign Ownership: Limit foreign nationals to one property, with 15% sale tax and 5% rental income tax, discouraging speculation.

10.  Protect Sensitive Land: Ban non-friendly nations from owning agricultural or security-sensitive land, safeguarding national interests.

11.  Elderly Housing Leases: Allow REITs to lease land for 100-year terms to 60+ homeowners, unlocking $50,000 in equity for retirees.

12.  Remove Mortgage Guarantees: Ban banks from requiring personal guarantees, sharing bubble risks and protecting homeowners from foreclosure losses.

13.  Cap Pensioner Tax Increases: Limit property tax hikes for retired pensioners to inflation, saving seniors $500/year.

14.  Tax Vacant Land: Increase taxes on vacant land after 5 years, encouraging development of 100,000 lots.

Immigration

1.     Tax Non-Citizens: Levy a 5% federal income tax on permanent residents, temporary workers, and refugees until citizenship, ensuring contributions.

2.     Limit Chain Migration: Cap family reunification at age 40, with financial guarantees for long-term visas, controlling costs.

3.     Revoke PR for Crimes: Revoke permanent residency for violent crimes or fraud over $5,000, enhancing safety.

4.     CANZUK Alliance: Pursue free movement and trade with Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK if U.S. trade talks falter, diversifying markets.

5.     Mexican Visa Requirement: Reintroduce visas for Mexican nationals and process asylum claims from safe countries, reducing irregular crossings.

6.     PR for Students: Grant automatic permanent residency to international students with bachelor’s degrees and no convictions, retaining 50,000 skilled graduates annually.

7.     Income Threshold for Citizenship: Require 3 years of tax returns showing 70% of average Canadian income for citizenship, ensuring economic contribution.

8.     Exclude Welfare Periods: Discount welfare receipt from citizenship presence tests, prioritizing self-sufficiency.

9.     Limit Birth Citizenship: Grant citizenship only to children of citizens or permanent residents, curbing birth tourism.

10.  Enhanced Border Screening: Strengthen RCMP screening for visa applicants to detect fentanyl-related financial crimes, protecting communities.

Healthcare

1.     Expand Nurse Roles: Allow bachelor’s-degree nurses to diagnose common issues via telehealth, with retired nurses working part-time, reducing wait times by 20%.

2.     Per-Visit Fee: Introduce a $50 doctor/hospital visit fee, waived for follow-ups or chronic conditions, easing system strain.

3.     Penalize Wait Lists: Offer $300/month tax deductions for wait times exceeding OECD averages, pressuring efficiency.

4.     Mandatory Service: Require 5-year service for medical graduates, with education cost repayment if they leave, retaining 1,000 professionals yearly.

5.     National Database: Create a Canada-wide healthcare database, improving patient care coordination.

6.     Telehealth Funding: Invest $500 million to expand telehealth, cutting wait times and saving $1 billion in hospital costs.

Society

1.     Entrepreneur Tax Break: Offer a $25,000 refundable tax break over 5 years for new entrepreneurs, with $5,000/year for unprofitable businesses, creating 100,000 jobs.

2.     Vehicle Cost Deductions: Deduct car repair costs from infrastructure neglect and winter tire costs, saving drivers $500/year.

3.     Transparent Vehicle Sales: Record used vehicle sales to avoid double taxation, ensuring fairness for 2 million annual transactions.

4.     Restrict Tax Evaders: Limit passports for citizens owing over $100,000 in taxes, recovering $1 billion.

5.     EV Tax Credit: Convert EV credits to tax credits only, promoting sustainability for taxpayers.

6.     Scrap Inefficient Vehicles: Offer $2,500 tax credits and transit passes for scrapping old vehicles, reducing emissions.

7.     Small Business Lending: Mandate banks to allocate 10% of loans to small businesses, supporting 50,000 startups.

8.     Shared Subsidized Housing: Build shared living communities for welfare recipients, saving $500 million in housing costs.

9.     Simplify License Renewal: Renew driver’s licenses every 5 years, reducing bureaucracy and 10,000 arrests.

Strategic Long-Term Goals

1.     Tax Reform: Reduce federal income tax rates by 2% for middle earners and eliminate overtime surtax, saving families $1,000/year and boosting GDP by $15 billion.

2.     Telecom Competition: Dissolve the CRTC in 5 years unless telecom prices drop 20%, or allow U.S. operators like Mint to compete, saving consumers $500/year.

3.     Canada Post Subsidy: Subsidize Canada Post with $1 billion to offer the world’s cheapest international shipping for entrepreneurs, boosting exports by $5 billion, and transform rural post offices into community hubs.

I’d be honored to discuss these ideas in person or via correspondence. Canada’s social contract with its citizens demands bold action, and I believe these policies can restore prosperity and unity. Thank you for your leadership.

Sincerely,
Francois Larocque