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Immigration Issues

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 5807 votes113 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 519k votes1.4k discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Most important 4.81.1k votes463 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Most important 4.421.1k votes722 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?

Most important 4.4601 votes59 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41.9k votes129 discussions

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Housing Issues

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

More important 3.4118 votes11 discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.28.8k votes849 discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.114.3k votes555 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1770 votes230 discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.78.2k votes896 discussions

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.520.8k votes1.2k discussions

Social Issues

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

Most important 4.6738 votes196 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Most important 4.51.7k votes479 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.62.3k votes221 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 3.620.9k votes1.5k discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.51.5k votes285 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1861 votes127 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.721.2k votes696 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.420.4k votes795 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.121k votes1.1k discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 3973 votes63 discussions

Prime Minister Term Limits9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9650 votes71 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Somewhat important 2.7631 votes74 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

Somewhat important 3.318.5k votes955 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.34.9k votes190 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?

Somewhat important 3.24.3k votes462 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.24.2k votes111 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3357 votes121 discussions

Mental Health Funding3yrs3Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

Somewhat important 3565 votes32 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Parole Hearings10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.521k votes1.5k discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 316.4k votes2.3k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.65.8k votes203 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.515.5k votes430 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.4982 votes150 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI6mos6MO

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Less important 2.4107 votes13 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.3875 votes43 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.35.8k votes520 discussions

Education Issues

International Students3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.9724 votes219 discussions

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.111.8k votes412 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.810.7k votes801 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Less important 2.120.7k votes505 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support independent schools?

Least important 1.719.6k votes465 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 1.7206 votes11 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.8344 votes65 discussions

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.521.1k votes662 discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

More important 3.519.6k votes947 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2405 votes200 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.2980 votes155 discussions

Net Neutrality11yrs11Y

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

Somewhat important 2.9308 votes29 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

More important 3.913.8k votes617 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.4k votes134 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 319k votes595 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 36.5k votes346 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.7765 votes41 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 2.78.9k votes195 discussions

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Economic Issues

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

More important 3.61.1k votes374 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Somewhat important 3.4962 votes99 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 3.321.1k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.120.6k votes671 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.118.7k votes736 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Somewhat important 2.9652 votes119 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Northern Gateway Pipeline11yrs11Y

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Somewhat important 2.8905 votes135 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.621k votes458 discussions

Keystone Pipeline11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.3528 votes116 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.319.1k votes735 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.220.8k votes913 discussions

Freshwater Research3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.2359 votes102 discussions

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National Security Issues

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Less important 2.4193 votes19 discussions

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.31.6k 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 21.6k votes63 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.71.5k votes56 discussions

Cross-border Payments6mos6MO

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

Least important 1.7149 votes15 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Least important 1.721k votes493 discussions

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Least important 1.710.6k votes950 discussions

Advanced Automotive Technology6mos6MO

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Least important 1.6181 votes24 discussions

Congestion Pricing6mos6MO

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Least important 1.6226 votes22 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 119.3k votes1.6k discussions

Frequent Flier Regulation2mos2MO

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Least important 1310 votes2 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.620.8k votes605 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.41.4k votes20 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.41.7k votes24 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.8350 votes21 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.41.6k votes45 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets6mos6MO

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Least important 1.6183 votes10 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.41.6k votes26 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.41.5k votes13 discussions