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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

I>I Personal answerYes, except for certain medical conditions

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

I>I Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

I>I Personal answerNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

I>I Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

I>I Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Gender Transition

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Social › Gender Identity

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

I>I Personal answerYes, and raise taxes on all income brackets

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

I>I Personal answerNo; hate speech is currently mostly constitutionally protected, but this should be changed so that it is forbidden by constitutional amendment or other legislation.

Housing › Rent Control

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

I>I Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

I>I 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?

I>I Personal answerYes, and every American should be required to pass a citizenship test, given periodically.

Social › Euthanasia

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

I>I 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?

I>I Personal answerNo

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

I>I Personal answerYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

I>I Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

I>I Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

I>I Personal answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

I>I Personal answerKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

I>I Personal answerNo

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

I>I Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

I>I 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?

I>I Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

I>I 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)?

I>I Personal answerYes, but government must also take action to break ISPs' de-facto monopolies that cause abuse.

Technology › Data Privacy

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

I>I Personal answerYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

I>I Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

I>I 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?

I>I Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

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

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

I>I Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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?

I>I Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

I>I Personal answerIncrease

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

I>I Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

I>I Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

I>I Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

I>I Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Housing › Green Spaces

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

I>I Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

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?

I>I Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

I>I Personal answerNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

I>I Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

I>I Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

I>I Personal answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

I>I Personal answerYes: somewhat but obviously not entirely. Police are overfunded, but are essential to a functioning human society.

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

I>I Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

the Economy › Government Spending

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

I>I Personal answerNo, reduce military spending instead

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

I>I Personal answerNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

I>I Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

I>I Personal answerIncrease

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

I>I Personal answerNo

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

I>I Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

I>I Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

I>I Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech. Plus, this is actually the *correct* method to dispose of flags. Ref. US Title 4, Ch. 1, §8 (k).

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

I>I Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

I>I Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

I>I Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

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

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

I>I Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

I>I Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

I>I Personal answerYes

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

I>I Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

I>I Personal answerYes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

I>I Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

I>I Personal answerYes

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

I>I Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

I>I 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?

I>I Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

I>I Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

I>I Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

I>I Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

I>I 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?

I>I 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?

I>I Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

I>I 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)?

I>I Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

I>I Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

I>I 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 incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

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 AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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?

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

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 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?

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?

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

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

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 pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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?

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

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

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

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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 implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?