@38NW3YZ

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

D>D Personal answerNo, we should let the virus naturally run its course

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

D>D Personal answerPro-life

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

D>D Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

D>D Personal answerNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

D>D Personal answerNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Social › Gender Identity

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

D>D Personal answerNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

D>D Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

D>D Personal answerReform to a flat tax

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

D>D Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

D>D Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Immigration › Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

D>D Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

D>D Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Social › Euthanasia

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

D>D Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

D>D Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

D>D Personal answerYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

D>D Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

D>D Personal answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

D>D Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

D>D Personal answerMore, and privatize the entire healthcare industry

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

D>D Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

D>D Personal answerYes, strictly screen immigrants for criminal backgrounds

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

D>D Personal answerYes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

D>D Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

D>D Personal answerNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

D>D Personal answerYes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

D>D Personal answerNo, just enforce existing regulations

Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality

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)?

D>D Personal answerNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

D>D Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

D>D Personal answerYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

D>D Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

D>D Personal answerYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

D>D Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

D>D Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Healthcare › Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

D>D Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

D>D Personal answerYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

D>D Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

D>D Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only for medical use

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

D>D Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

D>D Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

D>D Personal answerYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

D>D Personal answerHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

D>D Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Economy › Welfare

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

D>D Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

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

D>D Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

D>D Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy › Government Spending

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

D>D Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

D>D Personal answerYes, and also required to release their medical records

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

D>D Personal answerNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

D>D Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

D>D Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

D>D Personal answerNo, first offence should result in a mandatory rehabilitation program, further offences result in jailtime

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › NAFTA

Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

D>D Personal answerNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

D>D Personal answerYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

D>D Personal answerNo, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

D>D Personal answerIncrease

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

D>D Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

D>D Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

D>D Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

D>D Personal answerNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

D>D Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

D>D Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

D>D Personal answerYes, and all countries should switch to a blockchain currency like Bitcoin

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

D>D Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

D>D Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

D>D Personal answerNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

D>D Personal answerYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

D>D Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

D>D Personal answerYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

@38NW3YZ

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Topics

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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)?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

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

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?