Organizational Overview — Legalize Real Democracy Project
Organizational Overview
About the LRDP
The Legalize Real Democracy Project (LRDP) is a Canadian non-partisan advocacy organization working to enshrine two fundamental rights in law: the right of citizens to introduce legislation directly, and the right to vote on government bills through binding referendums.
Founded on the principle that representative democracy has drifted too far from the people it serves, the LRDP draws on the work of political theorist George Monbiot and the global direct democracy movement to build a legal and political framework for genuine participatory governance in Canada.
The LRDP is registered in Canada and funded entirely by individual donors. We do not accept corporate or government funding.
The Problem
Canada has no mechanism for citizen-initiated legislation at the federal level. Once a ballot is cast, citizens have no direct path to introduce or vote on laws. Petitions are non-binding. Elected representatives are not obligated to reflect constituent views. The result is a system that concentrates power in a small political class, disconnected from the Canadians it governs.
The Solution
The LRDP advocates for a constitutional amendment giving Canadians the right to introduce legislation by popular initiative and to hold binding referendums on government bills. Switzerland has had this mechanism since 1891. The LRDP's formula: Informed Citizens + Direct Vote = Real Democracy.
Key Facts
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Core democratic rights the LRDP is fighting to enshrine in Canadian law
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Funded by individual Canadians — no corporate or government money
Non-partisan
No party affiliation — democracy belongs to everyone
Media Enquiries
For interviews, background briefings, or additional materials, please contact us through our website. We aim to respond to media requests within one business day.
Web: lrdp.ca/contact
Online Resources
- Website: lrdp.ca
- Press kit: lrdp.ca/press-kit
- News & blog: lrdp.ca/blog
- Donate: lrdp.ca/donate
Legalize Real Democracy Project — lrdp.ca
Non-partisan · Registered in Canada · Donor-funded