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Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

Misgendering refers to addressing or referring to someone using pronouns or gender terms that don't align with their gender identity. In some debates, particularly around transgender youth, questions have arisen about whether consistent misgendering by parents should be considered a form of emotional…

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Poilievre's Push for Resource Boom Sparks Debate on Indigenous Rights and Environment

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to fast-track approvals for major resource projects, including LNG Canada Phase 2, if elected. His plan includes rapidly greenlighting 10 key developments to boost Canada's energy sector. While Poilievre frames this as economic reconciliation, especially…

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Trump Pushes $1 Trillion Military Budget Amid Rising Tensions with China

President Donald Trump has announced a provisional $1 trillion defense budget, emphasizing the need to strengthen the U.S. military in response to global threats. The move comes as part of a broader strategy to counter China's growing military capabilities and economic influence. Trump criticized China's…

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Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

No

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Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

Yes

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@B4JR7RHfrom Alberta answered…14mins14m

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

If they have done the paperwork to become a permanent resident then yes they should have the right to vote.

@B4JQSTVfrom British Columbia agreed…30mins30m

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

If you are brandishing a loaded firearm while committing a crime, you are displaying a willingness to commit murder, therefore should be punished harshly.

@B4JQSTVfrom British Columbia disagreed…30mins30m

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

Gun control is a spectrum. We've had gun control for decades already. Bans don't work with the USA as our neighbour & 3D printing becoming more popular. The OIC…

@B4JQHLSfrom British Columbia disagreed…40mins40m

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

No one is forcing you to have an abortion. If you're pro life, simply don't access this resource. Simple.

@B4JNVBTfrom British Columbia answered…1hr1H

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

The government should give the option of spending more money on private healthcare for those who desire it.

@B4JNQSTfrom Manitoba answered…1hr1H

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Upgraded and more in-depth background checks and upgraded immigration requirements and rules should be done to verify if a person is bad or not.

@B4JNPZ6from British Columbia answered…1hr1H

What is another question you would like to see added to this quiz?

should government help find cure to cancer

@B4JMLNW disagreed…2hrs2H

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

It's as simple as, it's not your body so it's not up to the government to decide what to do with someone else's body

@B4JMLNW answered…2hrs2H

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

I think if they plan on being here permanently they should be allowed to buy a house if their spouse/Children or other people in their family are Canadian

@B4JMLNW answered…2hrs2H

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

Take on the platform that Australia has for their working holiday visa - where if you want to stay longer you have to do specific jobs ie: farm work, constructi…

@B4JKSWVfrom British Columbia answered…3hrs3H

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

If foreigner buys a house they should only allowed ownership of 49% the provincial government should own 51%

@B4JKRHZfrom Manitoba agreed…3hrs3H

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

people should be able to marry whoever they want, as long as there are no aggressive exploits that can be benefitted from it, marriage should be between anyone

@B4JK6C9from Newfoundland agreed…3hrs3H

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

National service should be mandatory, as it provides the population with training and self sufficiency.

@B4JK6C9from Newfoundland agreed…3hrs3H

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

A fetus with a heartbeat is just as much of a human that deserves rights, however in cases of rape and incest it should be waived as the mere conception is wron…

@B4JK6C9from Newfoundland disagreed…3hrs3H

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

A fetus with a heartbeat is a living human being, however in cases of rape, incest or danger it should be allowed.

@B4JK6C9from Newfoundland answered…3hrs3H

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

no, however background checks and psychological tests should be mandatory. also the government should pass a national stand your ground law.

@B4JK6C9from Newfoundland answered…3hrs3H

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

The option for privatized healthcare should be available, however no tax dollars should fund it. tax dollars go to a public healthcare system that is entirely s…

@B4JDX58from Newfoundland answered…6hrs6H

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Yes but not a lot just so our population growth doesn't occur too quickly that our economy cant keep up with.

@B4JDT8Qfrom Newfoundland answered…6hrs6H

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Yes, and those voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

@B4JDT6Jfrom Newfoundland answered…6hrs6H

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Rather than government funding income support services, they should create programs to provide partially funded education to low income familes.

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