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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.8200k votes1.5k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.3200k votes763 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Most important 4.3230k votes461 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

More important 48.8k votes181 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

More important 3.916.5k votes124 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

More important 3.931.5k votes218 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Most important 4.450.7k votes111 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.155.7k votes188 discussions

Mental Health Funding3yrs3Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

More important 411.9k votes31 discussions

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

More important 3.9223k votes947 discussions

Dental Coverage11yrs11Y

Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

More important 3.743.9k votes99 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.711.4k votes74 discussions

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Housing Issues

Foreign Real Estate Investment5mos5MO

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

More important 4.2808 votes9 discussions

Affordable Housing5mos5MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 4.1775 votes11 discussions

Rent Control5mos5MO

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

More important 3.5620 votes14 discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.191k votes839 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.19k votes227 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies5mos5MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 3.1667 votes10 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

More important 3.710.5k votes110 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

More important 3.612.5k votes461 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 3.5197k votes1.4k discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Somewhat important 3.3200k votes709 discussions

High Risk Immigrant Ban1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.7k votes41 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should Canada increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Somewhat important 322.4k votes127 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

Somewhat important 3.211.6k votes27 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1200k votes1.1k discussions

Electoral Reform9yrs9Y

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Somewhat important 3.117.2k votes229 discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Somewhat important 3.110.7k votes72 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.1200k votes785 discussions

Prime Minister Term Limits9yrs9Y

Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

Somewhat important 310.8k votes70 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Criminal Justice Use of AI5mos5MO

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

More important 3.7769 votes10 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

More important 3.414.7k votes43 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.215.9k votes146 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1167k votes2.2k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.163.4k votes202 discussions

Parole Hearings9yrs9Y

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?

Somewhat important 3200k votes1.5k discussions

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Education Issues

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

More important 4200k votes411 discussions

International Students3yrs3Y

Should low income international students be provided with a free education?

More important 3.613.8k votes217 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.5112k votes797 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Somewhat important 2.7200k votes504 discussions

Charter Schools6yrs6Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 2.2229k votes461 discussions

University Debt Accountability1yr1Y

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

Less important 2.22.1k votes10 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.415.7k votes154 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

More important 4.18k votes65 discussions

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.9200k votes657 discussions

Net Neutrality11yrs11Y

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

More important 3.67.5k votes28 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

More important 3.58.5k votes198 discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

More important 3.5200k votes940 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

More important 3.9200k votes455 discussions

Logging11yrs11Y

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

More important 3.612.3k votes68 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?

More important 3.517.2k votes79 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?

Somewhat important 3.4201k votes735 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Somewhat important 3.4200k votes909 discussions

Keystone Pipeline11yrs11Y

Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?

Somewhat important 3.311.8k votes115 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

More important 3.919.5k votes129 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

More important 3.411.5k votes37 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.3102k votes195 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Somewhat important 33.3k votes31 discussions

Gaza ceasefire9mos9MO

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Somewhat important 3.11k votes36 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics9mos9MO

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Somewhat important 31.1k votes4 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

More important 4200k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.8200k votes663 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

More important 3.616.8k votes370 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

More important 3.617.1k votes128 discussions

Inflation5mos5MO

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

More important 3.5380 votes2 discussions

Universal Child Care9yrs9Y

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Somewhat important 3.414.9k votes123 discussions

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National Security Issues

Facial Recognition5mos5MO

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Somewhat important 31.2k votes17 discussions

National Identification System5mos5MO

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Less important 2.413.2k votes11 discussions

Cross-border Payments5mos5MO

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

Less important 2.2928 votes12 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications5mos5MO

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Less important 2.213.7k votes51 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Less important 2.113.9k votes50 discussions

Transportation Issues

Eliminating Traffic Laws5mos5MO

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Somewhat important 3.4548 votes1 discussion

GPS Vehicle Tracking5mos5MO

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Somewhat important 2.9448 votes5 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.7200k votes493 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities5mos5MO

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Somewhat important 2.7483 votes2 discussions

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Somewhat important 2.6110k votes937 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates5mos5MO

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Less important 2.6355 votes11 discussions

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy5mos5MO

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Somewhat important 3.41.3k votes5 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Somewhat important 313.4k votes32 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets5mos5MO

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Less important 21k votes8 discussions

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Less important 1.913k votes17 discussions

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

Least important 1.713.8k votes12 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts2mos2MO

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

Least important 1.3674 votes6 discussions

Science Issues

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 311.2k votes15 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.9200k votes597 discussions

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Less important 2.514.3k votes22 discussions

CRISPR Technology5mos5MO

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Less important 2.23.6k votes21 discussions