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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 513.4k 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?

Most important 4.6393 votes110 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Most important 4.4488 votes461 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Most important 4.419.7k votes709 discussions

High Risk Immigrant Ban1yr1Y

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

More important 3.8226 votes41 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.3k votes127 discussions

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Housing Issues

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.46.5k votes839 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Somewhat important 3.3602 votes227 discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.214.5k votes549 discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.16.5k votes889 discussions

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 319.4k votes1.2k discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.819.5k votes1.5k discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Most important 4.51.1k votes474 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.7347 votes181 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.5945 votes283 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.51.5k votes218 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.317.9k votes461 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

More important 3.918k votes947 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.73.3k votes188 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?

More important 3.73.9k votes447 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.62.9k votes111 discussions

Mental Health Funding3yrs3Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

More important 3.5630 votes31 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.418.5k votes952 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Parole Hearings9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.919.6k votes1.5k discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.511.7k votes2.2k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 35.2k votes202 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights8yrs8Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 314.7k votes430 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.6568 votes43 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.68.4k votes503 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.6683 votes146 discussions

Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 419.7k votes691 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.919.1k votes785 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.719.4k votes1.1k discussions

Prime Minister Term Limits9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1374 votes70 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 2.9649 votes61 discussions

Electoral Reform9yrs9Y

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Somewhat important 2.9876 votes229 discussions

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Education Issues

International Students3yrs3Y

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

More important 4.1761 votes217 discussions

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.712.2k votes411 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.58.4k votes797 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Somewhat important 2.719.5k votes504 discussions

Charter Schools6yrs6Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 2.118.3k 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 1.8122 votes10 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Foreign Aid9yrs9Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

More important 3.613.8k votes610 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.413.7k votes591 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3829 votes129 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.26.5k votes195 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.19.5k votes341 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 2.6423 votes37 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.419.6k votes455 discussions

Northern Gateway Pipeline11yrs11Y

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Somewhat important 3541 votes133 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 319.2k votes909 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.718.1k votes735 discussions

Freshwater Research3yrs3Y

Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?

Somewhat important 2.6589 votes101 discussions

Logging11yrs11Y

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Less important 2.5363 votes68 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

Most important 4.319.7k votes657 discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

More important 3.918.6k votes940 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

More important 3.819k votes1.1k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.3542 votes154 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2185 votes65 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

Somewhat important 3.1367 votes104 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

More important 419.7k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.918.9k votes663 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.517.2k votes729 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Somewhat important 3.3544 votes96 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.2712 votes370 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Somewhat important 2.8699 votes128 discussions

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Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.919.4k votes597 discussions

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3953 votes15 discussions

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 2.91.2k votes22 discussions

CRISPR Technology5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.2271 votes21 discussions

National Security Issues

National Identification System5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 2.91.1k 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 2.31.2k votes51 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.21.2k votes50 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes32 discussions

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.61.2k votes12 discussions

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.61.1k votes17 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.219.7k votes493 discussions

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Less important 2.18.3k votes937 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.118.3k votes1.6k discussions

Frequent Flier Regulation1mo1MO

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Least important 1.2249 votes2 discussions