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@B4N3RPFfrom Alberta answered…60mins60m

Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

No, there should be 0 forgiveness. Continuing education is a choice and students are made aware of the fees prior to enrollment.

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Trump Administration Spares Smartphones and Computers From China Tariffs

The Trump administration has announced a new rule that exempts smartphones, computers, and other electronics from the latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports. This move comes after a week of escalating trade tensions and was seen as a relief for major tech companies like Apple, which rely heavily…

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Russia Praises Trump’s Stance on Ukraine, Criticizes NATO Expansion

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has publicly praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for his understanding of the Ukraine conflict, contrasting it with what he sees as misguided policies from other Western leaders. Lavrov emphasized that Trump’s opposition to Ukraine joining NATO aligns with…

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@B4N3PQSfrom Ontario answered…1hr1H

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

Yes, but there should be limits to how many properties a person can own to avoid people buying houses for the sake of investing.

@B4N3PQSfrom Ontario answered…1hr1H

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

Yes, but limit their purchasing power to their primary residence and enact strict punishment for attempting to circumvent that limit.

@B4N2F7Dfrom Alberta answered…4hrs4H

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

No, not until the Aboriginal Bands this project effects agree to it. I also don’t trust the track-record of pipeline installation by Enbridge.

@B4N2F7Dfrom Alberta answered…4hrs4H

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Yes, but it should go towards their education, social programs & mental health/rehabilitation centres

@B4N2F7Dfrom Alberta answered…4hrs4H

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Both, and both should have streams of federal & provincial funding. No privatization of our healthcare system.

@B4N2F7Dfrom Alberta answered…4hrs4H

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Yes. I have received Covid multiple times due to my workplace being tightly packed with many employees. Vaccines only work, when you have herd immunity to make…

@B4N2F7Dfrom Alberta answered…4hrs4H

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

No, artificial intelligence should not be a priority of usage in Canada, as we account for a large amount of the worlds freshwater; which AI uses to function.

@B4N2BXYfrom Ontario answered…4hrs4H

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

They should put stricter standards on fuel companies rather than the vehicles. Vehicles can only burn sub standard fuel if that's all that's available

@B4N2BXYfrom Ontario answered…4hrs4H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

But not on employment income, raise taxes on income from other sources such as stocks, investments etc.

@B4MZCRFfrom Ontario answered…5hrs5H

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

no, but there needs to be accountability to avoid dangerous extremist. this could include regular checks with an immigration officers.

@B4MZCRFfrom Ontario answered…5hrs5H

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

yes for certain drugs, and increse funding for addiction prevention, rehabilitation, and social supports aiding to help those who need access to rehabilitation.

@B4MZCRFfrom Ontario answered…5hrs5H

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

again, two answers for yes and 3 answers for no. this should be equal options for both sides of the argument. - suggested stance: yes, if their hormones are e…

@B4MZCRFfrom Ontario answered…5hrs5H

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

yes and investigate the multiple home owners, including investigations to any potential slumlords (this should apply to any multiple home owners).

@B4MZCRFfrom Ontario answered…5hrs5H

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

yes, and fund more social programs whos role is to outreach the individuals who refuse, as this can be related to a mental health condition, and they should not…

@B4MZCRFfrom Ontario answered…5hrs5H

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

- yes, but those bringing in an income of ie 120k + should be purchasing their own. - yes, and government needs to enact laws that require businesses to have…

@B4MZCRFfrom Ontario answered…5hrs5H

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Yes, and to sue & retroactively sue the companies that have exploited their power to target young and the vulnerable

@B4MZ8ZNfrom Alberta answered…5hrs5H

Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

Universities should be the ones to forgive the debt, as they are the ones asking for such large sums of money in the first place. People from low income familie…

@B4MYVZQfrom British Columbia answered…6hrs6H

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

There should be more of both public and private infrastructures and private services should be regulated to some extent to avoid fees getting out of control.

@B4MYRBKfrom Ontario answered…6hrs6H

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

No, in a democracy voters should be allowed to make poor choices if they so choose. However, we should have more transparency in our elections with all candidat…

@B4MYRBKfrom Ontario answered…6hrs6H

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

They should be required to learn English or French, and courses should be free or subsidized. Maintaining their native language should be seen as important and…

@B4MYRBKfrom Ontario answered…6hrs6H

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

If this is asking if they should continue to receive existing funding in general for other things, yes, but if it asking if they should receive funding for bein…

@B4MYRBKfrom Ontario answered…6hrs6H

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Dual citizenship status should be restricted by country, preventing dual citizens of Canada and high-risk countries

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