Who is the Modern Commons Party?

A New Voice for Canadians. Grounded in Community. Driven by Common Sense.

The Modern Commons Party was founded in the heart of Ontario, in Nogojiwanong (Peterborough)—but it was inspired by conversations happening in kitchens, cafés, farms, and city parks all across Canada.

Canadians are tired of the same old political choices. Tired of the extremes. Tired of being talked at instead of listened to. That’s why we created a new kind of political movement—one that puts people before partisanship, and progress before ideology.

We are a grassroots, centrist party that believes government should be a tool for empowerment, stability, and shared prosperity. We believe that good ideas can come from anywhere, and that responsible leadership should serve the many—not just the well-connected few.

What We Value

  • Pragmatism over Partisanship

    We value common-sense solutions rooted in facts, lived experience, and collaboration—not ideology. We believe politics should serve people, not parties.

  • Proudly Canadian with Honest Accountability

    We believe in Canada—not as a perfect nation, but as one worth improving. We celebrate what makes this country strong while confronting our past and present with honesty, humility, and the resolve to do better.goes here

  • Fiscal Responsibility with Compassion

    We believe in careful, transparent spending of public funds while ensuring that no one is left behind—especially rural communities, low-income families, Indigenous peoples, seniors, and those living with disabilities or mental health challenges. A strong economy and a strong social fabric are not mutually exclusive. They depend on each other.

  • Social Progress and Human Dignity

    We support equal rights, inclusion, and opportunity for all. Protecting civil liberties and expanding access to health care, education, and housing are essential for a just society.

  • Transparent Government

    We believe in transparent governance, proportional representation, independent ethics oversight, and increased citizen engagement. The system should work for voters, not insiders.

  • Empowered Communities

    Canada is strongest when decisions reflect local voices. We champion local control, regional diversity, and grassroots problem-solving.

  • Sustainable Development for a Stronger Canada

    We believe climate action and responsible resource development must go hand-in-hand. Canada’s natural wealth—forests, minerals, energy, and water—is a national strength, but it comes with responsibility. We support development that is environmentally sustainable, economically sound, and rooted in respect for local communities.

    That includes a clear duty to consult, uphold, and honour the sovereignty and treaty rights of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. Our path forward must be shaped not just by innovation and conservation—but by partnership, accountability, and reconciliation.

Meet Our Team

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  • Interim President

    Thamer Linklater is a Rocky Cree/Nehiyaw artist, poet, and advocate from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba. A survivor of the child welfare system, Thamer brings a deeply personal understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized communities. After moving to Peterborough to attend Trent University, they now reside in Peterborough/Nogojiwanong and are dedicated to fostering community resilience and systemic change through both creative expression and practical action.

    As a graduate of Trent University's Master's program in Sustainability, Thamer has engaged in research focusing on the intersections of housing, homelessness, and Indigenous rights. Their work with the Research for Social Change Lab includes innovative projects that use poetry and storytelling to amplify the voices of those often unheard in policy discussions.

    Beyond academia, Thamer is the founder of Linklater Administration, a local business that supports small enterprises and non-profits in navigating administrative challenges. This initiative reflects their commitment to empowering community organizations and fostering economic development at the grassroots level.

    Now serving as Interim President of the Modern Commons Party of Canada, Thamer brings lived experience, academic insight, and grassroots involvement to the leadership table. Their vision centers on inclusive governance that prioritizes housing as a human right, equitable access to healthcare, and meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Thamer’s leadership reflects a commitment to transformative policy rooted in both compassion and action.

Why We Are Different

We’re not a protest party or a personality cult. We’re practical, grassroots, and Canadian to the core. We’re not trying to win the culture war—we’re trying to make life more affordable, stable, and fair.

We aren’t funded by corporate lobbies or special interests—we’re built by volunteers, neighbours, and everyday citizens who want their voices heard again.

We don’t pretend to have all the answers. But we know how to listen. And we know how to build solutions that work.

Whether you live in a small town in Saskatchewan, a neighbourhood in Halifax, the suburbs of Vancouver, or the downtown core of Winnipeg—we’re building a modern, pragmatic, inclusive alternative that’s ready to deliver results.

If you're looking for leadership that’s calm, capable, and focused on what really matters to Canadians, you’ve found your place in the Modern Commons.

Let’s build a Canada where everyone has the chance to succeed, and no one is left behind.