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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 5181k votes1.5k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.7182k votes763 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.7170k votes461 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.811.3k votes124 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.821k votes218 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.616.8k votes283 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.632.8k votes111 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.235.2k votes188 discussions

Mental Health Funding3yrs3Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

More important 4.27.4k votes31 discussions

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

More important 3.9163k votes947 discussions

Dental Coverage11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.726.8k votes99 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.77.4k votes74 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing5mos5MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 4.1441 votes11 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment5mos5MO

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

More important 3.8452 votes9 discussions

Rent Control5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.4323 votes14 discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.953.3k votes839 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies5mos5MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 3352 votes10 discussions

Homeless Shelters5mos5MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 3364 votes16 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 4181k votes455 discussions

Logging11yrs11Y

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

More important 3.68.2k votes68 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 3.5177k votes909 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.5170k votes735 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.511.4k votes79 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.36.6k votes82 discussions

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Education Issues

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.9126k votes411 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.464.8k votes797 discussions

International Students3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.18.6k votes217 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Somewhat important 2.7178k votes504 discussions

Charter Schools6yrs6Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 2.1168k 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 2.11.1k votes10 discussions

Criminal Issues

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

More important 3.69.3k votes43 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.210k votes146 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.3411 votes10 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 336.1k votes202 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3100k votes2.2k discussions

Parole Hearings9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8180k votes1.5k 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 3.17.3k votes27 discussions

Electoral Reform9yrs9Y

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Somewhat important 3.110.9k votes229 discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 36.8k votes72 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9179k votes1.1k discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.89.3k votes56 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Somewhat important 2.91k votes9 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.310.4k votes154 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.84.9k votes65 discussions

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.7182k 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 3.64.6k votes28 discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Somewhat important 3.2170k votes940 discussions

Commuter Rail11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.14.4k votes48 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 3.812.6k votes129 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 3.36.9k votes37 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.362.9k votes195 discussions

Gaza ceasefire9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2559 votes36 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3586 votes4 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Somewhat important 2.91.7k votes31 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 2.97.4k votes461 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 2.9119k votes1.4k 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 2.96k votes110 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Somewhat important 2.8180k votes709 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.712.8k votes127 discussions

Dual Citizenship7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.68.3k votes68 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.8182k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.6175k votes663 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

More important 3.510.4k votes128 discussions

Universal Child Care9yrs9Y

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Somewhat important 3.39.1k votes123 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.310.2k votes370 discussions

Four-day Workweek3yrs3Y

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

Somewhat important 3.1762 votes43 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Eliminating Traffic Laws5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1305 votes1 discussion

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.8181k votes493 discussions

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Somewhat important 2.764.1k votes937 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8288 votes2 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.6246 votes5 discussions

Distracted Driving Penalties5mos5MO

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Less important 2.5270 votes1 discussion

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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 3.2699 votes5 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 36.8k votes32 discussions

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

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

Less important 26.6k 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 1.8541 votes8 discussions

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.77k 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 1.5324 votes6 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.5573 votes17 discussions

National Identification System5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.26.7k votes11 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 2.16.9k votes51 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

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

Less important 27k votes50 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 2486 votes12 discussions

Science Issues

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 35.6k votes15 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.7177k votes597 discussions

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.37.2k votes22 discussions

CRISPR Technology5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.11.9k votes21 discussions