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Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.92.1k votes768 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.91.9k votes464 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.92.1k votes1.5k discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2228 votes221 discussions

Niqāb10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6137 votes107 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5170 votes285 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.4196 votes479 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 52.1k votes458 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.42k votes913 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.41.9k votes735 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3226 votes80 discussions

Northern Gateway Pipeline11yrs11Y

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Somewhat important 2.9176 votes135 discussions

Logging11yrs11Y

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Less important 2.6112 votes70 discussions

Keystone Pipeline11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.5110 votes116 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.1514 votes111 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.7583 votes190 discussions

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

More important 3.71.7k votes955 discussions

Dental Coverage11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2352 votes100 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12.1k votes964 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.8595 votes275 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?

Less important 2.4385 votes462 discussions

Healthcare9yrs9Y

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Less important 2.4234 votes102 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.62.1k votes662 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.5177 votes155 discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Somewhat important 3.21.9k votes947 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 32k votes1.1k discussions

National Daycare11yrs11Y

Do you support a national daycare policy?

Less important 2.2102 votes83 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.71.2k votes412 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2972 votes801 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Less important 2.52k votes505 discussions

International Students3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2105 votes219 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 1.91.9k votes465 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.3953 votes195 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8186 votes134 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.21.2k votes617 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.21.7k votes595 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2541 votes346 discussions

Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.5k votes2.3k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.5470 votes203 discussions

Parole Hearings10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.42.1k votes1.5k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.31.6k votes430 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2674 votes520 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

More important 42.1k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.72k votes671 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.21.8k votes736 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72.1k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.52k votes795 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.42.1k votes696 discussions

Housing Issues

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.62k votes1.2k discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.6732 votes896 discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.5802 votes849 discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.41.4k votes555 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.92.1k votes605 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2154 votes20 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9178 votes24 discussions

Transportation Issues

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Somewhat important 3.2962 votes950 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.82.1k votes493 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 11.8k votes1.6k discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 2.81.9k votes1.4k discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Less important 2.62.1k votes722 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2141 votes129 discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Less important 1.9330 votes122 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.5169 votes45 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.1162 votes26 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9152 votes13 discussions

National Security Issues

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9160 votes56 discussions

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9165 votes19 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.8166 votes63 discussions