Regions with which Canada will maintain formal diplomatic ties (including a embassy in our forum and an assigned ambassador) should conform to the following guidelines:

1. will have similar pro-democratic values to the region of Canada
2. will have an off-site forum available to all members of their region, as well as, the diplomatic representative(s) of Canada
3. will have documented rules regarding the powers and controls of their government and documented regulations regarding the conduct of all members in their regional message board and off-site forum; government officials may not be exempt from the legal system
4. all public officials will be elected in a documented manner which is considered to be open, inclusive and just or they shall be appointed by an elected official
5. the right to vote and to stand for election is considered to be fair and not overly restrictive
6. freedom of expression is not overly limited
7. equality before the law and due process under the rule of law is maintained at all times
8. natives of the region are informed of their rights and civic responsibilities

Exceptions to the above guidelines may be made on a case by case basis by a majority opinion of the cabinet.