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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

More important 4712 votes956 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3725 votes965 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.6111 votes111 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 2.6197 votes466 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2127 votes190 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2262 votes275 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 5726 votes1.4k discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Most important 4.3736 votes724 discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Less important 2.2231 votes122 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.3721 votes1.5k discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 3.3725 votes771 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3589 votes466 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

Most important 4.2732 votes663 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3.2648 votes1.1k discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Somewhat important 3636 votes949 discussions

Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.6738 votes697 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.4664 votes797 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9719 votes1.1k discussions

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.8690 votes672 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 3.4734 votes1.1k discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8495 votes736 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1735 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?

Somewhat important 2.8722 votes915 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.6569 votes735 discussions

Education Issues

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.7739 votes802 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 2.3691 votes465 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Less important 2.1713 votes505 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.1582 votes349 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 2.8456 votes620 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.5725 votes595 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Less important 2.1267 votes195 discussions

Housing Issues

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1725 votes1.2k discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8583 votes898 discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6459 votes850 discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Less important 1.8350 votes555 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.1728 votes605 discussions

Genetic Engineering7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.3152 votes21 discussions

Lab Grown Meat7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.2183 votes26 discussions

Criminal Issues

Parole Hearings10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3730 votes1.5k discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6734 votes2.3k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.6580 votes203 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Least important 1.3123 votes430 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.6731 votes495 discussions

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Less important 2.4735 votes952 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1629 votes1.6k discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.1163 votes47 discussions

Cryptocurrencies7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.4165 votes14 discussions

Social Media Regulation7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.3168 votes26 discussions

National Security Issues

National Identification System7mos7MO

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

Less important 1.9167 votes20 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.5158 votes56 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.4171 votes65 discussions