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@B4MZCRFfrom Ontario answered…37mins37m

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.

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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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Feds Push for Secret Briefings to Opposition Amid Election Security Concerns

Canadian federal officials recommended that leaders of major opposition parties receive regular classified briefings to better understand national security threats. The proposal, made nearly a year ago, aims to ensure that all political leaders are equipped with intelligence-informed insights, especially…

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@B4MZCRFfrom Ontario answered…37mins37m

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…37mins37m

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…37mins37m

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…37mins37m

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…37mins37m

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…37mins37m

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…44mins44m

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…1hr1H

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…1hr1H

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…1hr1H

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…1hr1H

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…1hr1H

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

@B4MYRBKfrom Ontario answered…1hr1H

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Depending on their status - if they have gained citizenship then no, but if they are on a visa it should not be renewed and they should be deported.

@B4MYRBKfrom Ontario answered…1hr1H

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

No, for-profit prisons incentivize incarceration and sacrifice rehabilitation, perpetuating cycles of crime

@B4MYRBKfrom Ontario answered…1hr1H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Police and community-based responders should work together, with funding going to both police departments as well as community support

@B4MYRBKfrom Ontario answered…1hr1H

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine,…

Yes, if someone is in one of the sanctioned countries and has access to means to receive and spend cryptocurrency, they aren't the individuals in need of humani…

@B4MYRBKfrom Ontario answered…1hr1H

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

They should not default lose custody, but this should be considered as a form of abuse that can be taken into consideration when discussing custody issues.

@B4MYRBKfrom Ontario answered…1hr1H

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

No, minimum wage should be kept a provincial issue, for provinces to adjust based on the cost of living in their own province.

@B4MYMH9from Ontario answered…2hrs2H

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

Yes, tuition rates are way too high. Students need an education to get a good job but work the rest of their lives to pay off the debt. Professors make WAY beyo…

@B4MY9SDfrom Texas answered…2hrs2H

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

It is a more important priority to cut ties with israel and create emphasis on humanity and the end of bombing and violence towards gaza

@B4MXP8Tfrom Ontario answered…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 choice but should be a fee if it is not a product of assult(police report for proof) or life threatening (Dr's orders)

@B4MXLBTfrom Saskatchewan answered…3hrs3H

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Yes and all research should be subjected to an ethics committee to ensure research is being done ethically

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