Motion on citizen led drone regulations

We liaised with one of Montreal's NDP riding associations (where our office is located) to submit a motion at NDP Convention about the need from Canadian government to support community led regulation to facilitate drone activities. The motion was not accepted by NDP members.

• Whereas on-demand drone delivery of generally single-item consumer and household goods, predominantly hot and cold drinks, snacks, meals and, to a lesser extent, grocery and pharmacy products has started to happen around the world and here in Canada

• Whereas drones are highly visible and audible and generate concerns around privacy, security, and disturbances to wildlife.

• Whereas the sky itself, is both a public commons and a vital, living habitat,

• Wherras Tech expansion for commerce and convenience into the vast public commons of the sky presents an urgent challenge for citizens of participatory cities. 

• Be it resolved that the NDP support creating a set of federal regulations around delivery drones operation especially in urban areas to protect citizens rights and sky itself with citizen consultation in the centre of the process.