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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

Most important 4.61.5k votes947 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.81.5k votes952 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.5217 votes188 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 2.6522 votes447 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.5746 votes274 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 51.5k votes1.5k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.21.5k votes763 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 41k votes461 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.6251 votes474 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.1213 votes218 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2106 votes283 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.91.3k votes1.4k discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Most important 4.61.5k votes709 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8645 votes127 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?

Less important 2.5126 votes41 discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Less important 1.9710 votes121 discussions

Housing Issues

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.7876 votes839 discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41.2k votes889 discussions

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.5k 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 2.8358 votes227 discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7244 votes549 discussions

Criminal Issues

Parole Hearings9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.41.5k votes1.5k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights8yrs8Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.7358 votes430 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.61.3k votes2.2k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.61k votes202 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.2282 votes503 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.41.5k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.71.4k votes663 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11k votes729 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.71.5k votes1.1k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.61.5k votes691 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes785 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.61.5k votes455 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.51.1k 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 31.5k votes909 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.5170 votes79 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41.5k votes657 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 31.3k votes1.1k discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes940 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

More important 3.6576 votes195 discussions

Foreign Aid9yrs9Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 2.8860 votes610 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2.61.4k votes341 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.31.4k votes591 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.31.5k votes597 discussions

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.3851 votes15 discussions

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.51.2k votes22 discussions

CRISPR Technology5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.2395 votes21 discussions

Education Issues

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.3k votes797 discussions

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9253 votes411 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Less important 2.31.5k votes504 discussions

Charter Schools6yrs6Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 2.21.4k votes461 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

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

More important 3.61.1k votes32 discussions

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

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

Less important 21.1k votes17 discussions

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.61.2k votes12 discussions

National Security Issues

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.31.2k votes51 discussions

National Identification System5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.21.1k votes11 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.11.2k votes50 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.41.5k votes493 discussions

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Less important 2.31.3k votes937 discussions

Frequent Flier Regulation1mo1MO

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Least important 1.5178 votes2 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 11k votes1.6k discussions