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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 53.3k votes455 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 4.63.3k votes909 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.43.2k votes735 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2270 votes79 discussions

Northern Gateway Pipeline11yrs11Y

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Somewhat important 3.1231 votes133 discussions

Logging11yrs11Y

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Somewhat important 2.9155 votes68 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.93.3k votes1.5k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.83.3k votes763 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.83.2k votes461 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3288 votes218 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9154 votes124 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6245 votes283 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.1540 votes111 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.7609 votes188 discussions

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

More important 3.72.9k votes947 discussions

Dental Coverage11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1395 votes99 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.13.1k votes952 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.91.9k votes274 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 2.4629 votes447 discussions

Healthcare9yrs9Y

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Less important 2.3275 votes101 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.53.3k votes657 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.4184 votes154 discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Somewhat important 3.13.1k votes940 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 2.93.2k votes1.1k discussions

National Daycare11yrs11Y

Do you support a national daycare policy?

Less important 2.2140 votes82 discussions

Worker Strikes9yrs9Y

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

Less important 2133 votes103 discussions

Energy Sector10yrs10Y

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

Less important 1.9106 votes165 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.93.3k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.63.2k votes663 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.33.1k votes729 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Less important 2.1119 votes370 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Less important 2.1120 votes128 discussions

Universal Child Care9yrs9Y

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Less important 2102 votes123 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.82.5k votes411 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1921 votes797 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Less important 2.53.3k votes504 discussions

International Students3yrs3Y

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

Less important 1.9103 votes217 discussions

Charter Schools6yrs6Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 1.83.1k votes461 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.2979 votes195 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7214 votes129 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.11.7k votes591 discussions

Foreign Aid9yrs9Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.12.5k votes610 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 1.91.7k votes341 discussions

Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes2.2k discussions

Parole Hearings9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.43.3k votes1.5k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.4470 votes202 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.2133 votes146 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights8yrs8Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.22.9k votes430 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.1112 votes43 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 21.9k votes503 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.73.3k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.43.3k votes785 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.43.3k votes691 discussions

Electoral Reform9yrs9Y

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Less important 2.4181 votes229 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2127 votes56 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 1.9129 votes61 discussions

Housing Issues

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.63.3k votes1.2k discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.52.7k votes549 discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.4687 votes889 discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.3752 votes839 discussions

Transportation Issues

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Somewhat important 3.1912 votes937 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.83.3k votes493 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 13.1k votes1.6k discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.93.3k votes597 discussions

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

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

Less important 2106 votes15 discussions

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

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

Less important 1.8129 votes22 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 2.71.8k votes1.4k discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Less important 2.63.3k votes709 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 1.9174 votes127 discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Least important 1.71.5k votes121 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.1122 votes32 discussions

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

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

Less important 1.8116 votes17 discussions

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.7116 votes12 discussions

National Security Issues

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.8127 votes50 discussions

National Identification System5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.8116 votes11 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 1.7119 votes51 discussions