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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 557.3k votes1.5k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.857.5k votes763 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.854.2k votes461 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 4.27.5k votes218 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

More important 3.85.1k votes107 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.73.9k votes124 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.611.4k votes111 discussions

Mental Health Funding3yrs3Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

Most important 4.31.5k votes31 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.212.2k votes188 discussions

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

More important 4.151.3k votes947 discussions

Dental Coverage11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.89.8k votes99 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.854.3k votes952 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.357.6k votes455 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.754.5k votes735 discussions

Logging11yrs11Y

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

More important 3.63k votes68 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.64k votes79 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.656.9k votes909 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

More important 3.42.3k votes82 discussions

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Education Issues

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.141.3k votes411 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.619.5k votes797 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Somewhat important 2.856.7k votes504 discussions

International Students3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72k votes217 discussions

Charter Schools6yrs6Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 2.253.8k 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 2373 votes10 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.33.3k votes154 discussions

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.957.6k 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 3.71.6k votes28 discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

More important 3.554.3k votes940 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.51.7k votes65 discussions

Commuter Rail11yrs11Y

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

Somewhat important 3.41.5k votes48 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

More important 3.93.2k votes43 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.23.4k votes146 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.211.4k votes202 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.232.8k votes2.2k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights8yrs8Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.547.9k votes430 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.5117 votes10 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Electoral Reform9yrs9Y

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Somewhat important 3.33.7k votes229 discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.5k votes27 discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12.4k votes72 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Somewhat important 2.83.2k votes56 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.856.5k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.556k votes785 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 314.7k votes889 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1162 votes9 discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.915.9k votes839 discussions

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

Somewhat important 2.856.2k votes1.2k discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.7k votes227 discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?

Less important 2.644.9k votes549 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.257.6k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.956.5k votes663 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

More important 3.73.7k votes128 discussions

Universal Child Care9yrs9Y

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

More important 3.53.2k votes123 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

More important 3.43.6k votes370 discussions

Labor Unions10yrs10Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Somewhat important 3.12.4k votes125 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 3.74.2k votes129 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 3.42.4k votes37 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.321.8k votes195 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Somewhat important 2.7542 votes31 discussions

Gaza ceasefire9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8175 votes36 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.6170 votes4 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Somewhat important 2.957.2k votes709 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Less important 2.62.5k votes461 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.64.1k votes127 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 2.639.3k votes1.4k discussions

Dual Citizenship7yrs7Y

Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Less important 2.52.8k votes68 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.52.1k votes110 discussions

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Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.11.6k votes32 discussions

Data Privacy5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3182 votes5 discussions

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.11.6k votes17 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 1.8135 votes8 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 1.8101 votes6 discussions

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.61.6k votes12 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 357.5k votes493 discussions

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Somewhat important 2.919.3k votes937 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure5mos5MO

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Less important 2106 votes4 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards5mos5MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2111 votes4 discussions

Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure5mos5MO

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Less important 2108 votes17 discussions

Advanced Automotive Technology5mos5MO

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Less important 1.9177 votes21 discussions

Frequent Flier Regulation1mo1MO

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Least important 1.3324 votes2 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?

Least important 1.153.2k votes1.6k discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.3146 votes17 discussions

National Identification System5mos5MO

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

Less important 21.6k 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 2139 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 1.91.6k votes51 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

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

Less important 1.91.6k votes50 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.856.3k votes597 discussions

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes15 discussions

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.11.7k votes22 discussions

CRISPR Technology5mos5MO

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

Less important 1.9497 votes21 discussions