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People’s Party

The People’s Party of Canada or simply the People’s Party is a federal political party in Canada. The party was formed by Maxime Bernier, on September 14, 2018, shortly after his resignation from the Conservative party. Bernier stated that his party is "a coalition of people who are disenchanted with traditional politicians who say one thing one day, and another the next". He mentioned that his platform would be based around the principles of freedom, responsibility, fairness, and respect. Bernier has stated that these principles are non-negotiable, but that members…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

In a society that values fairness, what changes would you like to see to bridge the gap between different socioeconomic groups?

 @9RBW9ZB from Saskatchewan  answered…5mos5MO

Socialism. And I don't entertain fascist copycats.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Reflect on the idea of political parties being 'grassroots'—does this make you feel more represented, or do you think it limits broader perspectives?

 @9TP59DBConservativefrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

I like the idea of political parties forming because they disagree with other parties.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What are your thoughts on the promise of a party being 'populist without emotions'—can politics ever be free of emotional influence?

 @9TTCWJMfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

No emotions of people are key for votes and support.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

How would you personally define 'smart populism', and can you see its impact in your daily life or community?

 @9RBYR4Hfrom New Brunswick  answered…5mos5MO

Populism is always detrimental to civic society. We need more critical thinking at school.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How do you feel about the idea of a political party that refuses to align with either the left or right side of political ideology?

 @9TRY8FJPeople’sfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

I think saying you do not align with either side is ultimately disingenuous -- spiritually, one always leans more towards one or the other.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Discuss the effects of reducing tax brackets on everyday citizens; do you believe this approach benefits society at large, or does it serve a select few?

 @9RBJ6W3New Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Would likely vastly disproportionately benefit wealthier people and further worsen inequality, at expense of public services that disproportionately benefit lower-income individuals.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Reflect on the policy of not including socially conservative issues like abortion and gender identity in a party platform; how do you think this impacts its appeal to a wider audience?

 @9SVFGXLanswered…4mos4MO

I think a more conservative side of Canada would be drawn by the People's Party's decision to not include social issues into their platform. Although I do not agree with this decision as I believe social issues are a fundamental part of society and should be taken into consideration when governing a nation, those who have more politically controversial opinions on this subject in a modern world would likely prefer not to speak about it at all.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Given the stance on climate change, what role do you believe political parties should play in addressing environmental issues?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

What are your thoughts on the statement that certain discussions were avoided in traditional politics; can avoiding sensitive topics ever be justified?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Imagine a political system that prioritizes freedom above all; what potential benefits or problems do you foresee with such an approach?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

How do you reconcile the notion of a party being neither left-wing nor right-wing with the current political ideologies you are familiar with?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What values are most important to you in a political party, and do you think they are reflected in the values of freedom, responsibility, fairness, and respect?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How do you personally feel about a party focusing on 'serving all Canadians' while avoiding 'special interest groups'—is it possible to truly represent everyone?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Considering the emphasis on not appeasing 'special interest groups', how do you think this stance could influence political decision-making and national unity?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

If a political party refused to take a stance on social issues like gender identity or abortion, how do you think that would impact your support or opposition to it?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How should politicians balance respecting personal freedoms while ensuring societal responsibilities are met, particularly in things like healthcare or education?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Do you believe reducing tax brackets helps the average person, or do you think it mainly benefits wealthier individuals?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

In what ways do you think the idea of 'smart populism' could reshape the way we think about tackling economic or social problems right now?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Reflecting on the idea of ending corporate welfare, how do you think this would affect your community or the country's economy as a whole?

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…2mos2MO

Inside the Podcast Revolution: Trump’s Unfiltered Strategy and Harris’s ‘Meltdown’ Risk

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Defense Bill Blocks Transgender Care To Minors

The Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a defense policy bill directing $895 billion toward the Pentagon and other military activities, moving over the objections of some Democrats who opposed a provision added late in the negotiations that would deny coverage for transgender health procedures for minors.The 85-to-14 vote, coming a week after a divided House passed the same measure, cleared the bill for President Biden’s signature.Most Republicans and many Democrats supported the measure, which provides a 14.5 percent pay raise to junior enlisted service members and a 4.5 percent pay raise for all other service members. It also expands access to meal assistance, housing and child care programs that benefit those in uniform.But several Democrats withheld their backing in protest of a provision preventing TRICARE, the military’s health care plan for service members, from covering “medical interventions for the treatment of gender dysphoria that could result in sterilization” for children under 18.The language, which would affect the gender-transitioning children of service members, was recently added to the measure at the insistence of Speaker Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, who refused to bring a defense bill to the House floor without it, according to aides familiar with the negotiations.Twenty-one Democrats, led by Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, proposed an amendment to strip the provision from the bill, but the matter was never brought to a vote. Several of them took to the floor on Tuesday to lodge their objections.“It’s flat-out wrong to put this provision in this bill and take away a service member’s freedom to make that decision for their families,” Ms. Baldwin said, estimating that the provision could negatively affect as many as 6,000 to 7,000 military families.

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