@3DSBJC3

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

R>R Personal answerAllow abortion in cases of incest, rape or danger to mother or child. Providing comprehensive sex education and social services as well as low-costing birth control will help reduce abortion numbers.

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, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

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, as long as everyone passes the same background checks.

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

R>R Personal answerYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but only for low income families

Social › Gender Transition

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but only with confirmed diagnosis of gender dysphoria

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

R>R Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social › Gender Identity

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

R>R Personal answerYes, a law allowing the refusal of business according to religious beliefs should be passed in order to prevent discrimination the other way. 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 answerMilitary training should be done through the education system with the physical training counting as a physical education requirement for those looking to join the military. The military should be more incentive towards programs like the ROTC.

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

R>R Personal answerReform to a flat tax that

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

R>R Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Housing › Rent Control

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

R>R Personal answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Education › University Tuition

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

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, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

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 answerMake it a law or national Amendment that it is illegal for anyone to be uninsured, no matter the coverage

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

R>R Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

R>R Personal answerYes and we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country.

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only as a supplement, not replacement, to a income.

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

R>R Personal answerYes, require strict and comprehensive universal background checks and Training. The training should be reformed into the education system. Comprehensive psychological testing for only criminals and mentally ill, general testing for everyone else. Then increase penalties for gun-related crimes and the government should pass a national "stand your ground" The gun show loophole should also be closed.

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

R>R Personal answerReform to a flat tax and eliminate deductions and loop holes.

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

R>R Personal answerLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only selective logging, no clearcutting, and a plan for regrowth

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

R>R Personal answerYes, athletics have nothing to do with politics

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

R>R Personal answerYes and regularly review recent immigrants to ensure they have become productive citizens and strictly screen immigrants for criminal backgrounds.

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

R>R 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?

R>R Personal answerBan all immigration from "high risk" countries while the government improves its screening process.

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

R>R Personal answerProvincial, but with federal funding and regulated standards

Social › Niqāb

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

R>R Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

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, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

R>R Personal answerYes

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

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, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity and increase prices. Internet traffic should be open and equal.

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

R>R Personal answerYes, but create an equal physical tests that takes biological factors into consideration. Preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory.

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

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 answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

R>R Personal answerYes. While I would prefer term limits instead all politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test 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

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

R>R Personal answerNo, instead of monetary funds, we should instead offer assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

R>R Personal answerIncrease punishment for drug dealers and funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation during prison sentences. Pass tougher drug laws for the more dangerous drugs.

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

R>R Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

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 answerYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

R>R Personal answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

R>R Personal answerYes test anyone including employees and politicians. Provide treatment for those testing positive.

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

R>R Personal answerYes, if the landowners are fairly compensated

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 answerNo

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

R>R Personal answerNo, keep the current “first past the post” system

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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 answerNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

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 answerYes as along as they are disrupting the public by being violent

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

R>R Personal answerNo, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accounts

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

R>R Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

R>R Personal answerNo, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes

Housing › Green Spaces

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

R>R Personal answerYes

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 answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

R>R Personal answerYes, but with strict accountability.

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

R>R Personal answerYes, this is a well planned project that will provide significant social and economic benefits to the region

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

R>R Personal answerNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but the donations should be publicly disclosed

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

R>R Personal answerYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

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 answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

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 answerYes and increase consumer incentives to recycle all possible products and 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, this is a violation of free speech

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and limited to two terms

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

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

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

R>R Personal answerYes, as long as they take their share of debt

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

R>R Personal answerNeither, replace it with a work VISA program

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

R>R Personal answerBoth equally

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

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

R>R Personal answerNo, local police departments and social and community based programs should be included in one budget.

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

R>R Personal answerYes but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment and only in response to extreme situations

the Economy › Government Spending

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

R>R Personal answerYes and Switch to a flat-tax rate for all individuals and businesses with incentives for environment friendly businesses.

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

R>R Personal answerYes, and implement a PISA (personal investment security account) system

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

R>R Personal answerYes, to age 16

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

R>R Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?

R>R Personal answerPrivatize, but increase environmental and regulatory oversight for price control

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

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, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

R>R Personal answerNo, drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses and fix the policies that lead to outsourcing. A product sold in America, should be made in America.

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

R>R Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

R>R Personal answerDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

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 › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

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

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

R>R Personal answerProvincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistency

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › NAFTA

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

R>R Personal answerYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

R>R Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

R>R Personal answerNo, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

R>R Personal answerRearrange our military spending on only war necessities, after war treatments and other expensive programs that could help out our average citizens, like hormonal treatments or the ROTC. Nothing basic like prescriptions.

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

R>R Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

R>R Personal answerYes but only with help from the rest the world and it should not be a big amount

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

R>R Personal answerNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

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 answerNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

R>R Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

R>R Personal answerYes, for government workers but not for politicians

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 answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

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

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

the Economy › Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

R>R Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

R>R Personal answerElect

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 answerYes

the Economy › Pension Premiums

Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?

R>R Personal answerRegardless, allow employees the option to opt-out of the CPP and invest in a private pension plan

the Economy › Employment Insurance

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?

R>R Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tariffs

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

R>R Personal answerNo, drastically increase taxes on outsourcing businesses and fix the policies that lead to outsourcing. A product sold in America, should be made in America.

National Security › National Identification System

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

R>R Personal answerNo

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, the government should never own shares of private companies

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 answerYes, but while it is the students responsibility to manage their financial out all colleges and especially for profit universities, should make the liability proportional to the expected yearly income of degree offered as continuous efforts to reduce the overall cost of higher education.

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

R>R Personal answerNo, not if they are harboring illegals with felony/criminal charges. If they are protecting clean illegals, then grant them an easy path to citizenship.

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

R>R Personal answerNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

R>R Personal answerNo, and education should not be privatized

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 answerYes

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, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

R>R Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

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

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

R>R Personal answerYes

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 answerNo, and ban digital wallets that do not contain backdoor access for government agencies

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 answerYes

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 answerYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

R>R Personal answerYes, if it was easier to complete online

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 answerNo

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 answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

R>R Personal answerYes, the government should screen cryptocurrencies before circulation to ensure legitimate value and exchange rates

Domestic Policy › Copyright

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?

R>R Personal answerYes, locks are critical to protecting artist's revenues

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

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

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 the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

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

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

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

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

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

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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 healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

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

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 provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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 military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

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

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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

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?

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

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

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

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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?

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

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?