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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 4.117.7k votes1.5k discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 41.5k votes283 discussions

Hate Speech4yrs4Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

More important 3.8844 votes124 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.6671 votes181 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.41.4k votes474 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.1k votes124 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Most important 5812 votes65 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Most important 4.6791 votes198 discussions

CBC Funding8yrs8Y

Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?

More important 3.9912 votes183 discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

More important 3.617.1k votes940 discussions

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.617.9k votes657 discussions

Energy Sector10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.1k votes165 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Most important 4.8414 votes121 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Somewhat important 3.1754 votes77 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 39.6k votes274 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.916.7k votes952 discussions

Healthcare9yrs9Y

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Somewhat important 2.82.2k votes101 discussions

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

Somewhat important 2.716.5k votes947 discussions

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Housing Issues

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.913.7k votes549 discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.85.7k votes839 discussions

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.617.7k votes1.2k discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.55.2k 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 2.5681 votes227 discussions

Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.417.9k votes691 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.317.5k votes785 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 3.21.1k votes61 discussions

Prime Minister Term Limits9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7843 votes70 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.417.7k votes1.1k discussions

Electoral Reform9yrs9Y

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Less important 2.41.1k votes229 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 3.711.9k 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 3.2849 votes110 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Somewhat important 2.917.8k votes709 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 2.7898 votes461 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.61.5k votes127 discussions

Temporary Foreign Workers9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2964 votes65 discussions

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Economic Issues

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

More important 41.4k votes370 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.617.9k votes1.1k discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.616.1k votes729 discussions

Free Trade11yrs11Y

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

More important 3.6504 votes44 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.517.2k votes663 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Somewhat important 3.31.4k votes128 discussions

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Education Issues

International Students3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.9958 votes217 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.86.9k votes797 discussions

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.412k votes411 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Less important 2.117.6k votes504 discussions

Charter Schools6yrs6Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 1.916.6k 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 1.3104 votes10 discussions

Environmental Issues

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Somewhat important 3797 votes105 discussions

Northern Gateway Pipeline11yrs11Y

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Somewhat important 31.1k votes133 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.2k votes79 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.817.8k votes455 discussions

Keystone Pipeline11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6903 votes115 discussions

Logging11yrs11Y

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Less important 2.4963 votes68 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

More important 3.5992 votes37 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.3k votes129 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.912.2k votes591 discussions

Foreign Aid9yrs9Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.512.9k votes610 discussions

Ukraine and Nato3yrs3Y

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Less important 2.5371 votes87 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2.48.3k votes341 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.81.1k votes146 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.810.5k votes2.2k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.34k votes202 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.31.1k votes43 discussions

Parole Hearings9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.217.7k votes1.5k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights8yrs8Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 214.4k votes430 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.78k votes503 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.217.7k votes597 discussions

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

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

Less important 1.9507 votes15 discussions

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.7707 votes22 discussions

CRISPR Technology5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.5222 votes21 discussions

National Security Issues

National Identification System5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.3638 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 2.3689 votes51 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.8697 votes50 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.4664 votes32 discussions

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.7693 votes12 discussions

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.6635 votes17 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 1.817.8k votes493 discussions

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Least important 1.56.8k votes937 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.217.1k votes1.6k discussions