@3BCN8LS

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

R>R Personal answerNo, the federal government should recommend it but it does not have the authority to require it. Some states may have the authority to require it and they should excersise that authority based on coronavirus severity in the state.

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

R>R Personal answerPro-choice

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

R>R Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

R>R Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

R>R Personal answerNo, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Housing › Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

R>R Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

R>R Personal answerNo

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?

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

R>R Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

R>R Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

R>R Personal answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

R>R Personal answerLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

R>R Personal answerThey may ask, customer has right to refuse to answer.

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

R>R Personal answerYes

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

R>R Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

R>R Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

R>R Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

R>R Personal answerNo

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)?

R>R Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

R>R Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

R>R Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

R>R Personal answerYes

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

R>R Personal answerYes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

R>R Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

R>R Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

R>R Personal answerNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

R>R Personal answerDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

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?

R>R Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

R>R Personal answerNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

R>R Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

R>R Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but not in heavily populated areas

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

R>R Personal answerYes

Housing › Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

R>R Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

R>R Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

R>R Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

R>R Personal answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

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?

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

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

R>R Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

R>R Personal answerMore

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

R>R Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

R>R Personal answerIsrael

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

R>R Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

R>R Personal answerNo, but use the full might of non military measures (such as economic sanctions, asset freezing, cyber attacks, etc.).

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

R>R Personal answerNo

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

R>R Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

R>R Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

R>R Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

R>R Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

R>R Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

R>R Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › NAFTA

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

R>R Personal answerNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

R>R Personal answerNo

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

R>R Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

R>R Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

R>R Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

R>R Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

R>R Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

R>R Personal answerNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

the Environment › Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

R>R Personal answerNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Economy › Tariffs

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

R>R Personal answerNo

National Security › National Identification System

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Education › University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

R>R Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

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

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

R>R Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

R>R Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

R>R Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

R>R Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

R>R Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

R>R Personal answerNo

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

the Economy › Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

R>R Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

R>R Personal answerYes

National Security › Cross-border Payments

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)?

R>R Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

R>R Personal answerNo

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

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

R>R Personal answerNo

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

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

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

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 the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

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

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

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

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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 private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

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

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 World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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 government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

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?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?