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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

Most important 4.722.6k votes947 discussions

Dental Coverage11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.92.8k votes99 discussions

Healthcare9yrs9Y

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

More important 3.72.4k votes101 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.621.3k votes952 discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Somewhat important 2.94.8k votes447 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.7k votes188 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 523.1k votes1.5k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 421.9k votes461 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 3.923.2k votes763 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1395 votes124 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Somewhat important 2.8682 votes283 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7704 votes474 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Parole Hearings9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.923.3k votes1.5k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights8yrs8Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.819.6k votes430 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.73.9k votes202 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Less important 2.511.7k votes503 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.511.7k votes2.2k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.3441 votes43 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.3525 votes146 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.115.8k votes411 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.48.4k votes797 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Somewhat important 2.822.9k votes504 discussions

International Students3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8290 votes217 discussions

Charter Schools6yrs6Y

Do you support independent schools?

Least important 1.722.1k 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?

Least important 1.5103 votes10 discussions

Housing Issues

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 323k votes1.2k discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.97k votes839 discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.817.9k votes549 discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.66.2k votes889 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2315 votes227 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 412.5k votes1.4k discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Somewhat important 3.123.2k votes709 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 3350 votes461 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?

Somewhat important 3244 votes110 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2863 votes127 discussions

Dual Citizenship7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.1457 votes68 discussions

Temporary Foreign Workers9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.6388 votes65 discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Least important 1.510.9k votes121 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.923k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.122.9k votes785 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.923.3k votes691 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2.5525 votes61 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.4391 votes56 discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2250 votes27 discussions

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Environmental Issues

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 3.523.1k votes909 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.523.2k votes455 discussions

Logging11yrs11Y

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Somewhat important 3.1305 votes68 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 321.9k votes735 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8511 votes79 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Less important 2.2183 votes255 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

Most important 4.623.4k votes657 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 4.1355 votes154 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

More important 3.722.8k votes1.1k discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Somewhat important 3.222.4k votes940 discussions

National Daycare11yrs11Y

Do you support a national daycare policy?

Less important 2.5471 votes82 discussions

Energy Sector10yrs10Y

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?

Less important 2.3405 votes165 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 3.5543 votes129 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 35.6k votes195 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?

Somewhat important 2.813k votes591 discussions

Foreign Aid9yrs9Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.317.6k votes610 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 212.5k votes341 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 1.9227 votes37 discussions

Ukraine and Nato3yrs3Y

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Least important 1.3109 votes87 discussions

Venezuela Sanctions3yrs3Y

Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?

Least important 1.1101 votes131 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.923.3k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.322.9k votes663 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.921.6k votes729 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Less important 2.3454 votes128 discussions

Universal Child Care9yrs9Y

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Less important 2.3380 votes123 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Less important 2.1300 votes96 discussions

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Science Issues

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2520 votes15 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.822.7k votes597 discussions

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.5629 votes22 discussions

CRISPR Technology5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.5115 votes21 discussions

Transportation Issues

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Less important 2.48.3k votes937 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.323.3k votes493 discussions

Frequent Flier Regulation1mo1MO

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Least important 1.4109 votes2 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 122.1k votes1.6k discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3595 votes32 discussions

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.2563 votes17 discussions

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.1608 votes12 discussions

National Security Issues

National Identification System5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.1578 votes11 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.6613 votes50 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.4601 votes51 discussions