@4JYTC7M

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

T>T 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?

T>T Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

T>T Personal answerNo

Housing › Rent Control

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

T>T Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

T>T 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?

T>T Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

T>T Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Social › Euthanasia

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

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

T>T Personal answerNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

T>T Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

T>T Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

T>T 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?

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

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

T>T Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

T>T Personal answerRegulated for their size and monopolistic practices, not to violate their 1st Amendment rights

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

T>T Personal answerYes

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)?

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

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

T>T Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

T>T 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?

T>T Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

T>T Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

T>T Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

T>T Personal answerYes, but everyone should still wear a mask

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

T>T Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

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?

T>T Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

T>T Personal answerYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

T>T Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

T>T Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

T>T Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

T>T 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?

T>T Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

T>T Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

T>T Personal answerYes

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?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

T>T Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

T>T Personal answerNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

T>T Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

T>T 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?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

T>T Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

T>T Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

T>T Personal answerNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

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?

T>T Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

T>T Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › NAFTA

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

T>T Personal answerNo, we should engage in trade that is fair to workers

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

T>T Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

T>T Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

T>T Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

T>T Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

T>T Personal answerYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

T>T Personal answerNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

T>T Personal answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

T>T Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

T>T Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

T>T Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

T>T Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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

National Security › National Identification System

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

T>T Personal answerNo, and higher education should be free for everyone

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

T>T Personal answerNo, except as research labs for colleges of education

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?

T>T Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

T>T Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

T>T 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?

T>T 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?

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

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

T>T Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

T>T Personal answerYes

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?

T>T Personal answerYes

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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 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 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 immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should 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 hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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

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 eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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 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 the government issue vaccine passports?

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 Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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

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 Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

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

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

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 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?

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

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

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

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

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 the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?