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Conservative

The Conservative Party of Canada, colloquially known as the Tories, is a federal political party in Canada. It was formed in 2003 from the multiple right-wing parties which had existed in Canada for over a century, historically grouped into two camps, "Red Tories" and "Blue Tories". The "founding principles" of the Conservative Party appear in both the constitution and the policy declaration. They are the reasons that the Conservative Party was formed, and thus the only part of the constitution and policy declaration not up for possible amendment at a national convention.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

What role do you think governments should play in influencing personal responsibility, and has this affected how you or your peers see the world?

 @9TSVBD6from Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

I don't believe governments really should be influencing personal responsibility.

 @9TWHXYPConservative from Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

Through legislation, social services, and education, governments have a significant impact on how people define personal responsibility. Their impact has the power to motivate people to make responsible decisions and to feel more informed. Government programs in the areas of health, education, and financial literacy, for instance, can enable people to take charge of their own well-being

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

What does freedom of speech mean to you, and where do you think we should draw the line, if at all?

 @9J8WFDBfrom Pennsylvania  answered…9mos9MO

Freedom of speech means freedom of speech

There should be no Thought Crime and thoughts are formed by discussions. Discussions are speech. Keep laws away from speech and thoughts.

 @9RC8G4Cfrom Nova Scotia  answered…3mos3MO

You should be able to do and say when you want and be left alone by the govt, as long as no one is being harmed by the rhetoric, otherwise, stop things like blatant racism and hate.

 @9KMDGPJanswered…8mos8MO

Freedom of speech is very important. Let citizens make up their own mind about a topic. “You can fool some of the people some of the time, some of them all of the time-but not all of the people ALL of the time. “ Common sense should prevail.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

What's your take on the importance of national defense and military spending for a country's safety?

 @9RCH475from British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

Our current geopolitical climate is tumultuous to say the least. We have historically relied on our American neighbours for defense, but we must also bolster our own independent protection. With the rise in drone warfare, we have a strong opportunity here to strengthen our defensive capabilities by investing in drone R&D. Drone technology will not only bolster our military capabilities, without risking Canadian lives, but strengthen agriculture, fire suppression and other industries for the greater benefit of our country as a whole.

 @9KMDGPJanswered…8mos8MO

Military should be provided the best on order to defend the country. However, having alliances with neighbours should help deter possible threats.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Is balancing higher taxes with public services like healthcare and education important to you, or do you believe in lower taxes and more personal choice?

 @9TMWGTFfrom Manitoba  answered…2mos2MO

I agree with balancing higher taxes with public services

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

What values do you think should be prioritized when making policies for balancing the economy and the environment?

 @9TMR89C from Alberta  answered…2mos2MO

I have no trustworthy information on this matter. I apologize for not having a response.

  @Daboss2o1Conservativefrom Alberta  agreed…1yr1Y

YES

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

What do you think about election promises that focus on law enforcement and security, versus those that focus on social welfare policies?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How much trust do you place in government transparency and accountability, and has any event changed your view?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Do you think there should be limitations on free market policies to ensure fairness, and how do you feel about those limits?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

In your opinion, when should a government focus more on protecting traditional values versus adapting to modern social trends?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Have you ever experienced a time when stricter or more lenient immigration policies directly impacted you or your family?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How would you define ‘conservatism’ and how does it align, or not, with your own values or beliefs?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How do you feel about the government's involvement in personal choices, like healthcare or education, and when do you think it crosses a line?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

What are your thoughts on the trade-offs between individual gun ownership rights and societal safety concerns?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How should the success of a country's educational system be measured, and what experiences from your school can you relate to this?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…8mos8MO

The students should be tested periodically and the best outcomes should be implemented. The better the school and teachers, the more a student learns and benefits. More time should be spent on core subjects with some social activities encouraged.

 @9J8WFDBfrom Pennsylvania  answered…9mos9MO

Ask the people

Ask the people who graduated in the last 5 years and see if they liked it, if they would want to put their kids through it, and what improvements could be made.

Any other metric is pointless. Interested kids are learning kids.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

Can you think of a time when government regulations seemed to help or hinder your personal or family business?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…8mos8MO

Absolutely. We only have to look back to the recent Covid epidemic decisions. The decisions made by government with incomplete data, destroyed people’s life and hurt businesses and education. Shots did not stop people from getting or spreading Covid

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How do you view the balance between public healthcare benefits and the taxes needed to support them?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…8mos8MO

Universal healthcare should be a right. However competition is healthy and usually reduces costs. Doctors should have to divide their time between the public and private systems.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

In what ways do you believe our cultural or historical values should influence modern day laws and policies?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…8mos8MO

We should study the past and try not to repeat the mistakes but government has no business making laws and policies without a tremendous amount of consultation apart from the political arena,

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

What role do you think personal responsibility should play in a person's success compared to government support?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…8mos8MO

As long as citizens are trying, the government should lend some help with jobs and reeducation and training.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

Have you ever experienced or observed the impact of tax changes on your community or family?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…8mos8MO

Yes. Tax increases have one large consequence and that is that prices of everything escalates and the public is no further ahead.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How do you feel about the balance between economic growth and environmental protection in government decision-making?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…8mos8MO

Economic growth is a product of a good economy. Environmental protection should be a consideration. Companies should be given incentives to improve and taxed at a higher rate if they don’t attempt to improve.

 @9J8WFDBfrom Pennsylvania  answered…9mos9MO

Economic growth for who?

A billionair owning more land doesnt really help anyone. Building houses for citizens helps everyone.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…3mos3MO

Elon Musk AI chatbot spreads false election info

Five secretaries of state plan to send an open letter to billionaire Elon Musk on Monday, urging him to “immediately implement changes” to X’s AI chatbot Grok, after it shared with millions of users false information suggesting that Kamala Harris was not eligible to appear on the 2024 presidential ballot.The letter, spearheaded by Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and signed by his counterparts Al Schmidt of Pennsylvania, Steve Hobbs of Washington, Jocelyn Benson of Michigan and Maggie Toulouse Oliver of New Mexico, urges Musk to “immediately implement changes to X’s AI search assistant, Grok, to ensure voters have accurate information in this critical election year.”Within hours of President Biden’s announcement that he was suspending his presidential campaign on July 21, “false information on ballot deadlines produced by Grok was shared on multiple social media platforms,” the secretaries wrote.Had the deadlines passed in those states, the vice president would not have been able to replace Biden on the ballot. But the information was false. In all nine states, the ballot deadlines have not passed and upcoming ballot deadlines allow for changes to candidates.“This latest episode is unfortunate, but it’s also an opportunity to deliver a collective warning about the need for action on behalf of America’s voters,” Simon said in a message to The Washington Post. “We are all united by the goal of ensuring that voters get accurate information — and that they seek out trusted sources for such information.”

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