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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.610.9k votes111 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.412.9k votes188 discussions

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

Most important 4.374.5k votes947 discussions

Mental Health Funding3yrs3Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

Most important 4.2932 votes31 discussions

Dental Coverage11yrs11Y

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

More important 49.3k votes99 discussions

Healthcare9yrs9Y

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

More important 3.78.8k votes101 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 580.4k votes1.5k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.476.5k votes461 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.480.6k votes763 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.12.8k votes124 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.84.6k votes283 discussions

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

More important 3.51.8k votes81 discussions

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Education Issues

University Tuition11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.255.7k votes411 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.427.9k votes797 discussions

International Students3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41.5k votes217 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Somewhat important 2.879.5k votes504 discussions

Charter Schools6yrs6Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 1.977.3k 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?

Less important 1.9417 votes10 discussions

Housing Issues

Affordable Housing5mos5MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.6117 votes11 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.4127 votes9 discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.122.7k votes839 discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 3.163.9k votes549 discussions

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 379.6k votes1.2k discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.920.5k votes889 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 3.747.8k votes1.4k discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

More important 3.61.7k 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?

More important 3.61.2k votes110 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Somewhat important 380.4k 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?

Somewhat important 2.9376 votes41 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.74k votes127 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.279.7k votes1.1k discussions

Prime Minister Term Limits9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 31.3k votes70 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.979.2k votes785 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.82.3k votes56 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.880.8k votes691 discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

Somewhat important 2.71.5k votes27 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.780.5k 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?

More important 3.580.3k votes909 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.1k votes255 discussions

Logging11yrs11Y

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Somewhat important 3.31.6k votes68 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.276.1k votes735 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 32.7k votes79 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?

Somewhat important 3.480.5k votes1.5k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.814.3k votes202 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.82.4k votes43 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.741.3k votes2.2k discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.62.7k votes146 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights8yrs8Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.467.2k votes430 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.340.5k votes503 discussions

Restorative Justice Programs5mos5MO

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Less important 1.8103 votes16 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.72.7k votes154 discussions

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

More important 480.9k votes657 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.8660 votes65 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 378.4k votes1.1k discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Somewhat important 2.975.8k votes940 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 2.8545 votes28 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.980.7k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.779.8k votes663 discussions

Universal Child Care9yrs9Y

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Somewhat important 3.32.5k votes123 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Somewhat important 3.12.1k votes96 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Somewhat important 3.13k votes128 discussions

Old Age Pensions9yrs9Y

Should old age pensions be increased?

Somewhat important 3.1793 votes59 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 43.5k votes129 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.222.4k votes195 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes37 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.847.6k votes591 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Somewhat important 2.6421 votes31 discussions

Foreign Aid9yrs9Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.561k votes610 discussions

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Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.12.2k votes32 discussions

Data Privacy5mos5MO

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Somewhat important 2.7177 votes5 discussions

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

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

Less important 1.92.2k votes17 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.8140 votes8 discussions

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.72.3k votes12 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts2mos2MO

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

Least important 1.6131 votes6 discussions

National Security Issues

National Identification System5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.52.2k votes11 discussions

Facial Recognition5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.1157 votes17 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 22.3k votes51 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

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

Less important 22.3k votes50 discussions

Cross-border Payments5mos5MO

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 1.8121 votes12 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.680.6k votes493 discussions

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Less important 2.527.7k 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?

Less important 2198 votes21 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.275.9k votes1.6k discussions

Frequent Flier Regulation1mo1MO

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Least important 1434 votes2 discussions

Science Issues

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.11.8k votes15 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.578.6k votes597 discussions

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.32.4k votes22 discussions

CRISPR Technology5mos5MO

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

Less important 2638 votes21 discussions