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Immigration Issues

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Most important 51.1k votes461 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 5930 votes110 discussions

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.918.7k votes1.4k discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Most important 4.531.7k 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 3.5245 votes41 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.32.3k votes127 discussions

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Housing Issues

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.125.2k votes549 discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.18.3k 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 3752 votes227 discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.77.8k votes889 discussions

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.631.3k 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 4.3680 votes181 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Most important 4.31.9k votes474 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 3.631.4k votes1.5k discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.51.9k votes283 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.42.7k votes218 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.3k votes124 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

More important 3.429k votes947 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.35.1k votes188 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.24.4k 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?

Somewhat important 3.16.3k votes447 discussions

Healthcare9yrs9Y

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Somewhat important 32.9k votes101 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3321 votes121 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 3.731.7k votes691 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.431.1k votes785 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.231.2k votes1.1k discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Somewhat important 3.11.3k votes61 discussions

Prime Minister Term Limits9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8751 votes70 discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7726 votes72 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 3.531.6k votes1.5k discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.915.9k votes2.2k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights8yrs8Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.626.4k votes430 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.65.8k votes202 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.51.3k votes146 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.31.2k votes43 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.216.5k votes503 discussions

Education Issues

International Students3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.8683 votes217 discussions

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.222.8k votes411 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.810.2k votes797 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Less important 2.131.2k votes504 discussions

Charter Schools6yrs6Y

Do you support independent schools?

Least important 1.630k 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 1.6170 votes10 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Foreign Aid9yrs9Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

More important 424.4k votes610 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.6k votes129 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 319.1k votes591 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.816.1k votes341 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.7879 votes37 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 2.79.1k votes195 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.8387 votes65 discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

More important 3.730.2k votes940 discussions

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.431.7k votes657 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.21k votes154 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2504 votes198 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

Somewhat important 3720 votes104 discussions

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Economic Issues

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

More important 3.71.1k votes96 discussions

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

More important 3.51.4k votes370 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 3.331.7k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.231.1k votes663 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1787 votes118 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.129.3k votes729 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Northern Gateway Pipeline11yrs11Y

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Somewhat important 3988 votes133 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.631.5k votes455 discussions

Keystone Pipeline11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.4647 votes115 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 2.431.3k votes909 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.329.7k votes735 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Less important 2.2522 votes255 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Least important 1.831.6k votes493 discussions

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Least important 1.710.1k votes937 discussions

Advanced Automotive Technology5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.5101 votes21 discussions

Frequent Flier Regulation1mo1MO

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Least important 1.1225 votes2 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 129.9k votes1.6k discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.531k votes597 discussions

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.4893 votes15 discussions

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.41.2k votes22 discussions

CRISPR Technology5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.7324 votes21 discussions

National Security Issues

National Identification System5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.41.1k 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 21.1k votes51 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

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

Less important 1.91.2k votes50 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.51.1k votes32 discussions

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.51.1k votes12 discussions

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.41.1k votes17 discussions