We, the members of the Apotheist Party of Canada, hold that no tradition owns the truth, and no truth owns governance. We seek a political culture grounded in shared belonging, open inquiry, and the complete separation of religious doctrine from public policy. We recognize the creative potential in every Canadian, the unconditional belonging of every person to the whole, and the obligation to share what exceeds individual necessity. We hold that democratic legitimacy requires genuine majority consensus, and that no elected official should govern without the support of at least fifty percent of those they represent. We answer to no institution, no doctrine, and no authority beyond the democratic will of our members and the wellbeing of all Canadians.<\/p>\n
1.1 The party shall be known as the Apotheist Party of Canada, hereinafter referred to as the Party.<\/p>\n
1.2 The (proposed) Party is a federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act.<\/p>\n
1.3 Provincial and territorial wings of the Party may be established under the name Apotheist Party of [Province\/Territory], hereinafter referred to as Provincial Wings, operating in accordance with this constitution and the Provincial Mandate outlined in Article XIII.<\/p>\n
1.4 Municipal associations of the Party may be established under the name Apotheist Association of [Municipality], hereinafter referred to as Municipal Associations, operating in accordance with this constitution and the Municipal Mandate outlined in Article XIV.<\/p>\n
1.5 The Party’s symbol is the delta within a circle \u2014 representing creative potential, transformation, and unconditional belonging.<\/p>\n
2.1 Separation of Doctrine and Governance<\/strong> No religious doctrine, text, or institutional authority shall inform, direct, or justify public policy, legislation, or governance at any level \u2014 federal, provincial, or municipal.<\/p>\n 2.2 Unconditional Belonging<\/strong> Every Canadian belongs fully to this country regardless of belief, identity, origin, or circumstance. Belonging is not earned. It is structural.<\/p>\n 2.3 Shared Excess<\/strong> Public policy shall be guided by the principle that resources exceeding individual necessity belong to the whole. Accumulation beyond reasonable sufficiency is a public concern at every level of governance.<\/p>\n 2.4 Open Inquiry<\/strong> No position of the Party shall be treated as beyond question. All policy begins with honest ignorance and moves toward the best available evidence.<\/p>\n 2.5 No Jurisdiction of Doctrine<\/strong> The Party claims no spiritual authority and seeks none. It does not define, endorse, or oppose any individual’s personal spiritual path.<\/p>\n 2.6 Democratic Consensus<\/strong> The Party holds that legitimate governance requires genuine majority consensus. No elected official should govern without the demonstrated support of at least fifty percent of those they represent. Decisions made through fair process are binding. Opposition must find lawful expression through the next democratic opportunity.<\/p>\n 2.7 Majority Mandate<\/strong> The Party holds that a plurality of votes is an insufficient basis for democratic legitimacy. Governance derives its authority from majority consent. The Party is therefore committed to electoral systems that guarantee majority outcomes at every level of government and within the Party itself.<\/p>\n 2.8 Integrity of Principle<\/strong> No member, candidate, elected official, Provincial Wing, or Municipal Association shall act in a manner that contradicts the fundamental principles of the Party. Adherence to these principles is the condition of membership and recognition, not a suggestion.<\/p>\n 2.9 Subsidiarity<\/strong> Decisions shall be made at the most local level capable of addressing them effectively, provided all decisions remain consistent with the fundamental principles of this constitution.<\/p>\n 3.1 Adoption of Alternate Vote<\/strong> The Apotheist Party of Canada adopts the Alternate Vote, hereinafter referred to as AV, also known as Instant Runoff Voting, as the exclusive method of election for all internal Party positions, candidate nominations, leadership contests, and policy votes requiring a single winner or a binding decision between competing options at all levels of the Party.<\/p>\n 3.2 Rationale<\/strong> Consensus is fundamental to democracy. A candidate or position that cannot achieve the support of at least fifty percent of participants lacks the democratic legitimacy required to represent or bind others. The Alternate Vote guarantees that every winner has received majority support, expressed through the ranked preferences of participants, eliminating the distortion of vote splitting and the perverse outcomes of first-past-the-post systems.<\/p>\n 3.3 How Alternate Vote Operates<\/strong> Under the Alternate Vote:<\/p>\n 3.4 Scope of Application<\/strong> The Alternate Vote shall apply to:<\/p>\n 3.5 Administration<\/strong> Each level of the Party is responsible for administering AV elections within its jurisdiction in accordance with the procedures established by the National Council. The National Council shall publish and maintain an Electoral Procedures Manual governing the conduct of all AV elections within the Party.<\/p>\n 3.6 Integrity of the Ballot<\/strong> All AV elections within the Party shall be conducted by secret ballot where individual votes are being cast. Delegate votes at general meetings may be conducted by open ranked ballot where transparency is required for procedural reasons, subject to the approval of the meeting chair.<\/p>\n 3.7 Disputed Results<\/strong> Disputed election results at any level shall be referred to the National Ethics and Integrity Committee within fourteen days of the declaration of results. The Committee shall investigate and report within thirty days. Its findings are binding unless appealed to the National General Meeting.<\/p>\n 3.8 Policy Position<\/strong> The Apotheist Party of Canada holds that the current first-past-the-post electoral system used in Canadian federal and most provincial elections is fundamentally incompatible with democratic consensus. A system that routinely produces majority governments on minority votes, and that elects representatives without the support of most of their constituents, undermines the legitimacy of governance and erodes public trust.<\/p>\n 3.9 Mandate for Reform<\/strong> The Party is committed to the adoption of the Alternate Vote for all Canadian federal elections as a primary electoral reform objective. The Party holds that every elected Member of Parliament, Member of a Legislative Assembly, and municipal councillor should be required to achieve the support of at least fifty percent of voters in their constituency.<\/p>\n 3.10 Advocacy<\/strong> The Party shall actively advocate for electoral reform at all levels of government, including:<\/p>\n 3.11 Openness to Evidence<\/strong> The Party’s commitment to the Alternate Vote is grounded in its present assessment of the best available evidence for achieving majority mandates within single-member constituency systems. The Party acknowledges that other electoral systems, including proportional representation models, may also produce legitimate majority outcomes and shall remain open to evidence-based reconsideration of its electoral reform position through the policy development process of Article VIII.<\/p>\n 4.1 Eligibility<\/strong> Membership is open to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident who supports the principles of the Party and is not a member of another registered federal political party.<\/p>\n 4.2 Application<\/strong> Membership is obtained by completing the Party’s registration process and paying applicable membership fees as determined by the National Council.<\/p>\n 4.3 Rights of Members<\/strong> All members in good standing have the right to vote in Party elections conducted under the Alternate Vote, participate in policy development, attend general meetings, and seek nomination as a Party candidate at any level.<\/p>\n 4.4 Responsibilities of Members<\/strong> Members are expected to uphold the principles of the Party, engage with fellow members in good faith, advance the Party’s mission through lawful democratic participation, and support the integrity of the Party at every level of governance.<\/p>\n 4.5 Termination of Membership<\/strong> Membership may be terminated voluntarily or by decision of the National Council for conduct inconsistent with the Party’s principles, subject to a fair and transparent review process.<\/p>\n 4.6 Appeals<\/strong> Any member whose membership has been terminated may appeal to the National Ethics and Integrity Committee within thirty days of notification. The Committee’s decision is final.<\/p>\n 4.7 Unified Membership<\/strong> Membership in the Party constitutes simultaneous membership in the relevant Provincial Wing and Municipal Association of the member’s place of residence. There is one membership. It applies at all levels.<\/p>\n 5.1 National Council<\/strong> The National Council is the governing body of the Party between general meetings. It shall consist of the Party Leader, Deputy Leader, President, Secretary General, Treasurer, Ethics and Integrity Officer, and regional representatives elected by members in each province and territory.<\/p>\n 5.2 Party Leader<\/strong> The Party Leader is elected by the full membership through the Alternate Vote. The Leader represents the Party publicly, leads the Parliamentary caucus where applicable, and serves a term of four years or until a leadership review is triggered.<\/p>\n 5.3 Leadership Review<\/strong> A leadership review may be triggered by a petition of thirty percent of riding associations or by a majority vote at a National General Meeting. A leadership review vote shall be conducted by the Alternate Vote.<\/p>\n 5.4 President<\/strong> The President chairs the National Council, oversees internal Party operations, and ensures the constitution is upheld. The President is elected by delegates at the National General Meeting through the Alternate Vote.<\/p>\n 5.5 Secretary General<\/strong> The Secretary General maintains official Party records, oversees communications, and ensures compliance with Elections Canada requirements.<\/p>\n 5.6 Treasurer<\/strong> The Treasurer manages Party finances, ensures transparent reporting, and presents financial statements at each National General Meeting.<\/p>\n 5.7 Ethics and Integrity Officer<\/strong> The Ethics and Integrity Officer monitors adherence to the Party’s fundamental principles at all levels, investigates complaints, and reports to the National Council and National General Meeting. The Officer serves independently and may not simultaneously hold any other Party executive position. The Officer is elected by the National General Meeting through the Alternate Vote.<\/p>\n 5.8 Regional Representatives<\/strong> Each province and territory shall elect one regional representative to the National Council through the Alternate Vote among members in that province or territory.<\/p>\n 5.9 Hierarchy of Authority<\/strong> The authority of the Party flows from the federal level downward. The National Council supersedes Provincial Wings, which supersede Municipal Associations, in all matters of principle, constitutional compliance, and ethical conduct.<\/p>\n 6.1 Riding associations may be established in any federal electoral district where a minimum of ten members reside.<\/p>\n 6.2 Each riding association shall elect a local executive by Alternate Vote consisting of at minimum a president, secretary, and treasurer.<\/p>\n 6.3 Riding associations are responsible for candidate nomination by Alternate Vote, local membership engagement, and electoral organization within their district.<\/p>\n 6.4 Riding associations operate autonomously within the principles and constitution of the Party.<\/p>\n 6.5 Riding associations must submit annual compliance reports to the National Ethics and Integrity Committee confirming adherence to the Party’s fundamental principles.<\/p>\n 6.6 Riding associations shall maintain cooperative relationships with Municipal Associations operating within their boundaries, sharing resources and coordinating activities where practical.<\/p>\n 7.1 A National General Meeting shall be held at minimum once every two years.<\/p>\n 7.2 The National General Meeting is the supreme decision-making body of the Party.<\/p>\n 7.3 All members in good standing are entitled to attend. Voting on constitutional matters and executive elections is conducted by accredited delegates through the Alternate Vote, with each riding association entitled to representation proportional to its membership.<\/p>\n 7.4 Policy resolutions passed at the National General Meeting shall guide but not bind the Parliamentary caucus, which retains the right to exercise judgment in legislative contexts.<\/p>\n 7.5 An Emergency General Meeting may be called by the National Council or by petition of twenty percent of riding associations.<\/p>\n 7.6 Provincial Wing representatives shall attend the National General Meeting as observers. Municipal Association representatives may attend as observers. Voting rights at the National General Meeting are reserved for accredited federal delegates.<\/p>\n 7.7 Where a simple majority threshold applies to procedural votes at the National General Meeting, that threshold shall mean more than fifty percent of votes cast, consistent with the Party’s commitment to majority mandate.<\/p>\n 8.1 Candidates for federal election shall be nominated by the members of their respective riding association through an open nomination process conducted by Alternate Vote.<\/p>\n 8.2 All members in good standing within a riding are eligible to seek nomination.<\/p>\n 8.3 The National Council retains the right to approve or decline nominations where a candidate’s public conduct is inconsistent with the Party’s principles, subject to a transparent review process.<\/p>\n 8.4 No religious test shall be applied to any candidate at any level. Candidates may hold any personal spiritual belief provided they support the separation of doctrine from governance.<\/p>\n 8.5 All candidates at all levels must sign the Party’s Statement of Principle Adherence prior to nomination confirmation, affirming their commitment to the fundamental principles outlined in Article II, including the commitment to majority mandate electoral systems.<\/p>\n 8.6 A candidate rejected or expelled at any level of the Party may not seek nomination at any other level without the written approval of the National Ethics and Integrity Committee.<\/p>\n 9.1 Policy originates from members through riding associations, Municipal Associations, Provincial Wings, policy committees, and the National General Meeting.<\/p>\n 9.2 The Party commits to evidence-based policy grounded in open inquiry, honest acknowledgment of uncertainty, and genuine public benefit.<\/p>\n 9.3 No policy shall be developed or justified on the basis of religious doctrine or institutional religious authority at any level.<\/p>\n 9.4 Policy shall be reviewed regularly and amended in response to new evidence, changing circumstances, and democratic input from members.<\/p>\n 9.5 All policy proposals must include a Principle Compliance Statement confirming consistency with Article II before consideration at any level.<\/p>\n 9.6 Where competing policy proposals are presented at any general meeting, the preferred proposal shall be selected by Alternate Vote among the options presented.<\/p>\n 9.7 Municipal and provincial policy proposals that successfully pass at their respective levels may be submitted to the National General Meeting for consideration as federal policy, subject to national relevance and constitutional compliance review.<\/p>\n 10.1 The Party shall operate in full compliance with the Canada Elections Act and all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal financial regulations.<\/p>\n 10.2 Financial statements shall be made available to all members annually at every level.<\/p>\n 10.3 Membership fees, donation limits, and expenditure priorities shall be set by the National Council and reported at each National General Meeting.<\/p>\n 10.4 The Party affirms the principle of shared excess: administrative and operational costs shall be kept to what is necessary, and surplus resources directed toward member engagement and democratic participation.<\/p>\n 10.5 Provincial Wings must submit independent financial statements to the National Treasurer annually.<\/p>\n 10.6 Municipal Associations must submit independent financial statements to their respective Provincial Wing Treasurer annually, with copies to the National Treasurer.<\/p>\n 10.7 No wing or association at any level may receive financial transfers from religious organizations, advocacy groups with religious mandates, or any entity whose purposes conflict with the Party’s fundamental principles.<\/p>\n 11.1 The National Ethics and Integrity Committee, hereinafter referred to as the Committee, shall consist of the Ethics and Integrity Officer and four members elected by the National General Meeting through the Alternate Vote, no more than one of whom may hold any other Party position.<\/p>\n 11.2 The Committee is responsible for:<\/p>\n 11.3 The Committee operates independently of the National Council. Its findings are reported directly to the National General Meeting.<\/p>\n 11.4 Any member, riding association, Provincial Wing, or Municipal Association found in violation of the Party’s fundamental principles may be subject to sanctions ranging from formal censure to suspension or expulsion.<\/p>\n 11.5 Decisions of the Committee may be appealed to the National General Meeting by a petition of fifteen percent of riding associations.<\/p>\n 11.6 Each Provincial Wing shall establish a Provincial Ethics and Integrity Subcommittee responsible for monitoring compliance at the provincial and municipal levels within their jurisdiction, reporting annually to the National Committee.<\/p>\n 12.1 This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of accredited delegates at a National General Meeting, conducted by Alternate Vote where competing amendment proposals are presented.<\/p>\n 12.2 Proposed amendments must be submitted in writing to the Secretary General no less than sixty days before the National General Meeting at which they will be considered.<\/p>\n 12.3 The Preamble, Article II, Article III, Article XIII, and Article XIV may only be amended by a three-quarters majority vote, reflecting their foundational status.<\/p>\n 13.1 The Party may be dissolved by a three-quarters majority vote of accredited delegates at a National General Meeting called specifically for that purpose.<\/p>\n 13.2 Upon dissolution, remaining assets shall be distributed to registered Canadian charities selected by the final National Council, consistent with the principle of sharing excess.<\/p>\n 13.3 Dissolution of the federal Party automatically dissolves all Provincial Wings and Municipal Associations and their associated structures.<\/p>\n 14.1 Provincial Wings may be established in any province or territory where a minimum of fifty Party members reside and a founding general meeting has been held.<\/p>\n 14.2 A Provincial Wing must submit a formal application to the National Council including its proposed executive structure, membership list, and a signed Declaration of Principle Adherence committing to full compliance with this constitution and this Article.<\/p>\n 14.3 The National Council must approve all Provincial Wing applications within ninety days of submission. Approval requires a two-thirds majority of the National Council.<\/p>\n 14.4 Constitutional Supremacy<\/strong> The federal constitution of the Apotheist Party of Canada is supreme. In any conflict between a Provincial Wing’s governing documents and this constitution, this constitution prevails without exception.<\/p>\n 14.5 Principle Alignment<\/strong> Provincial Wings must adopt the fundamental principles of Article II without modification. Provincial Wings may expand upon these principles but may not contradict, dilute, or exempt themselves from any of them.<\/p>\n 14.6 Alternate Vote Requirement<\/strong> Provincial Wings must conduct all internal elections, candidate nominations, and binding policy votes using the Alternate Vote in accordance with Article III. No Provincial Wing may adopt any internal voting system that does not guarantee a majority outcome.<\/p>\n 14.7 Electoral Reform Advocacy<\/strong> Provincial Wings must actively advocate for the adoption of the Alternate Vote or equivalent majority-producing electoral system in provincial elections within their jurisdiction, consistent with the Party’s commitment under Article III, Division B.<\/p>\n 14.8 Separation of Doctrine<\/strong> Provincial Wings must maintain complete separation of religious doctrine from all policy, candidate selection, and internal governance at the provincial level.<\/p>\n 14.9 Candidate Standards<\/strong> All candidates nominated by Provincial Wings must meet the same standards as federal candidates under Article VIII. Provincial Wings may not nominate candidates who have been rejected or expelled at any level.<\/p>\n 14.10 Financial Transparency<\/strong> Provincial Wings must maintain independent financial records compliant with applicable provincial election finance laws and submit annual financial statements to the National Treasurer.<\/p>\n 14.11 Annual Compliance Certification<\/strong> Each Provincial Wing must submit an Annual Compliance Report to the National Ethics and Integrity Committee by March 31 of each year confirming adherence to all provisions of this Article, including the correct application of the Alternate Vote in all internal elections conducted during the preceding year.<\/p>\n 14.12 Oversight of Municipal Associations<\/strong> Provincial Wings are directly responsible for the establishment, oversight, and compliance of Municipal Associations within their jurisdiction.<\/p>\n 14.13 Membership Consistency<\/strong> Provincial Wing membership must be open on the same non-discriminatory basis as federal membership under Article IV.<\/p>\n 14.14 Within the boundaries established by this Article, Provincial Wings are autonomous. They may develop provincial policy, elect their own executives, and organize their own general meetings without National Council approval, provided all activities remain consistent with the fundamental principles of Article II and the electoral requirements of Article III.<\/p>\n 14.15 Provincial Wings may establish their own riding associations at the provincial electoral district level, subject to the same standards as federal riding associations under Article VI.<\/p>\n 14.16 Provincial Wings may develop policy positions specific to areas of provincial jurisdiction, provided such positions are consistent with the Party’s fundamental principles and do not contradict federal Party policy on matters of shared jurisdiction.<\/p>\n 14.17 A Provincial Wing found to be in violation of this Article may be subject to the following sanctions, applied progressively by the National Ethics and Integrity Committee:<\/p>\n 14.18 A suspended or dissolved Provincial Wing may reapply for recognition no sooner than twelve months following suspension or dissolution.<\/p>\n 14.19 Provincial Wings are not separate political parties. They are extensions of the Apotheist Party of Canada operating within provincial jurisdiction.<\/p>\n 14.20 Members of Provincial Wings are simultaneously members of the federal Party and hold all rights and responsibilities of federal membership under Article IV.<\/p>\n 14.21 Provincial Wing executives shall maintain regular communication with the National Council and participate in federal coordination meetings at minimum twice annually.<\/p>\n 14.22 No Provincial Wing may enter into formal agreements, coalitions, or partnerships with other political parties or organizations without prior approval of the National Council.<\/p>\n 15.1 Municipal Associations may be established in any municipality, regional district, or urban area where a minimum of fifteen Party members reside and a founding general meeting has been held.<\/p>\n 15.2 A Municipal Association must submit a formal application to the relevant Provincial Wing including its proposed executive structure, membership list, and a signed Declaration of Principle Adherence committing to full compliance with this constitution and this Article.<\/p>\n 15.3 The Provincial Wing must approve all Municipal Association applications within sixty days of submission. Approval requires a two-thirds majority of the Provincial Wing executive. All approvals must be reported to the National Council within thirty days.<\/p>\n 15.4 In provinces or territories where no Provincial Wing yet exists, Municipal Association applications shall be submitted directly to the National Council.<\/p>\n 15.5 Constitutional Supremacy<\/strong> The federal constitution of the Apotheist Party of Canada and the governing documents of the relevant Provincial Wing are both supreme over Municipal Association governing documents. In any conflict, the federal constitution prevails, followed by the Provincial Wing constitution.<\/p>\n 15.6 Principle Alignment<\/strong> Municipal Associations must adopt the fundamental principles of Article II without modification. Municipal Associations may expand upon these principles but may not contradict, dilute, or exempt themselves from any of them.<\/p>\n 15.7 Alternate Vote Requirement<\/strong> Municipal Associations must conduct all internal elections, candidate endorsements, and binding policy votes using the Alternate Vote in accordance with Article III. No Municipal Association may adopt any internal voting system that does not guarantee a majority outcome.<\/p>\n 15.8 Electoral Reform Advocacy<\/strong> Municipal Associations must actively advocate for the adoption of the Alternate Vote or equivalent majority-producing electoral system in municipal elections within their jurisdiction. Where municipal electoral systems are governed by provincial legislation, Municipal Associations shall coordinate their advocacy with the relevant Provincial Wing.<\/p>\n 15.9 Separation of Doctrine<\/strong> Municipal Associations must maintain complete separation of religious doctrine from all municipal policy advocacy, candidate support, and internal governance, including municipal decisions regarding public spaces, community programs, zoning, and civic ceremonies.<\/p>\n 15.10 Candidate Standards<\/strong> All candidates supported or nominated by Municipal Associations must sign the Statement of Principle Adherence under Article VIII. Municipal Associations may not support candidates who have been rejected or expelled at any level of the Party.<\/p>\n 15.11 Financial Transparency<\/strong> Municipal Associations must maintain independent financial records compliant with applicable municipal and provincial election finance laws. Annual financial statements must be submitted to the relevant Provincial Wing Treasurer by February 28 of each year, with copies to the National Treasurer.<\/p>\n 15.12 Annual Compliance Certification<\/strong> Each Municipal Association must submit an Annual Compliance Report to the relevant Provincial Ethics and Integrity Subcommittee by February 28 of each year confirming adherence to all provisions of this Article, including the correct application of the Alternate Vote in all internal elections conducted during the preceding year.<\/p>\n 15.13 Membership Consistency<\/strong> Municipal Association membership must be open on the same non-discriminatory basis as federal membership under Article IV.<\/p>\n 15.14 Local Policy Boundaries<\/strong> Municipal Associations may develop and advocate for policy positions specific to municipal jurisdiction. All such positions must be consistent with the fundamental principles of Article II and must not contradict Provincial Wing or federal Party policy on matters of shared or overlapping jurisdiction.<\/p>\n 15.15 Reporting Obligations<\/strong> Municipal Associations shall report significant activities, policy positions, and candidate endorsements to the relevant Provincial Wing executive within thirty days of occurrence.<\/p>\n 15.16 Within the boundaries established by this Article, Municipal Associations are autonomous. They may develop local policy positions, elect their own executives by Alternate Vote, and organize their own general meetings without Provincial Wing approval, provided all activities remain consistent with the fundamental principles of Article II and the electoral requirements of Article III.<\/p>\n 15.17 Municipal Associations may establish ward or neighbourhood subcommittees to facilitate local engagement, subject to the same standards applying to the Municipal Association as a whole.<\/p>\n 15.18 Municipal Associations are encouraged to develop community programs consistent with the emanant laws of Apotheism \u2014 daily social service, open and present engagement with community members, and the practical application of shared excess at the local level.<\/p>\n 15.19 A Municipal Association found to be in violation of this Article may be subject to the following sanctions, applied progressively by the relevant Provincial Ethics and Integrity Subcommittee, with oversight from the National Ethics and Integrity Committee:<\/p>\n 15.20 A suspended or dissolved Municipal Association may reapply for recognition no sooner than six months following suspension or dissolution.<\/p>\n 15.21 Members of a dissolved Municipal Association retain their Party membership and may organize a new Municipal Association following the remediation period.<\/p>\n 15.22 Municipal Associations are not separate political parties. They are community-level extensions of the Apotheist Party of Canada operating within municipal jurisdiction.<\/p>\n 15.23 Members of Municipal Associations are simultaneously members of the federal Party and the relevant Provincial Wing, holding all rights and responsibilities under Article IV.<\/p>\n 15.24 Municipal Association executives shall maintain regular communication with the relevant Provincial Wing executive and participate in provincial coordination meetings at minimum twice annually.<\/p>\n 15.25 No Municipal Association may enter into formal agreements, coalitions, or partnerships with other political parties, municipal political organizations, or external organizations without prior approval of the relevant Provincial Wing executive.<\/p>\n 15.26 Municipal Associations shall cooperate with federal riding associations operating in their area, sharing resources and coordinating activities where practical and consistent with this constitution.<\/p>\n 16.1 This constitution shall be interpreted in light of the Party’s fundamental principles as stated in Article II.<\/p>\n 16.2 Disputes regarding interpretation shall be referred to the National Ethics and Integrity Committee, whose decision may be appealed to the National General Meeting.<\/p>\n 16.3 Disputes arising specifically at the municipal level shall first be referred to the relevant Provincial Ethics and Integrity Subcommittee before escalation to the National Committee.<\/p>\n 16.4 In all matters not addressed by this constitution, the Party shall be guided by its founding principles: open inquiry, unconditional belonging, shared excess, the separation of doctrine from governance, and the guarantee of majority mandate in all democratic decisions.<\/p>\n Adopted by the founding members of the Apotheist Party of Canada.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Preamble We, the members of the Apotheist Party of Canada, hold that no tradition owns the truth, and no truth owns governance. 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\nArticle III \u2014 Electoral System of the Party<\/h3>\n
Division A \u2014 Alternate Vote<\/h4>\n
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Division B \u2014 Commitment to Electoral Reform<\/h4>\n
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\nArticle IV \u2014 Membership<\/h3>\n
\nArticle V \u2014 Structure and Governance<\/h3>\n
\nArticle VI \u2014 Riding Associations<\/h3>\n
\nArticle VII \u2014 National General Meeting<\/h3>\n
\nArticle VIII \u2014 Candidate Nomination<\/h3>\n
\nArticle IX \u2014 Policy Development<\/h3>\n
\nArticle X \u2014 Finance<\/h3>\n
\nArticle XI \u2014 National Ethics and Integrity Committee<\/h3>\n
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\nArticle XII \u2014 Amendments<\/h3>\n
\nArticle XIII \u2014 Dissolution<\/h3>\n
\nArticle XIV \u2014 Provincial Mandate and Rules of Adherence<\/h3>\n
Division A \u2014 Establishment<\/h4>\n
Division B \u2014 Mandatory Rules of Adherence<\/h4>\n
Division C \u2014 Autonomy Within Adherence<\/h4>\n
Division D \u2014 Sanctions and Suspension<\/h4>\n
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Division E \u2014 Relationship to Federal Party<\/h4>\n
\nArticle XV \u2014 Municipal Mandate and Rules of Adherence<\/h3>\n
Division A \u2014 Establishment<\/h4>\n
Division B \u2014 Mandatory Rules of Adherence<\/h4>\n
Division C \u2014 Autonomy Within Adherence<\/h4>\n
Division D \u2014 Sanctions and Suspension<\/h4>\n
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Division E \u2014 Relationship to Provincial Wing and Federal Party<\/h4>\n
\nArticle XVI \u2014 Interpretation<\/h3>\n
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