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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

R>R Personal answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

R>R Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

R>R Personal answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Social › Gender Identity

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

R>R Personal answerAbolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

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, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

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

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

R>R Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Social › Euthanasia

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

R>R Personal answerNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

R>R Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

R>R Personal answerNo, but remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

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 answerNo

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

R>R Personal answerYes, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

Social › Niqāb

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

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

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, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

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

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

R>R Personal answerYes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas

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

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 answerYes, but only give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website)

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

R>R Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

R>R Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

R>R Personal answerNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

R>R Personal answerYes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

R>R Personal answerRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

R>R Personal answerYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

R>R Personal answerThe U.S. should stay out of foreign nation affairs that do not affect us.

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 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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

R>R Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

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, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

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 › 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

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

R>R Personal answerYes

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

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

R>R Personal answerNo, it should be raised

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

R>R Personal answerYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

R>R Personal answerNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

R>R Personal answerDecrease

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

R>R Personal answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

R>R Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

R>R Personal answerNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

R>R Personal answerDecrease by ending the expeditionary wars in the Middle East and stop paying all the private contractor companies. Bring the troops home!

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

R>R Personal answerNo

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

R>R Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

R>R Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

R>R Personal answerNo, classify it as a commodity

the Economy › Tariffs

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

R>R Personal answerNo

the Economy › State Ownership

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

R>R Personal answerYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

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, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

R>R Personal answerYes, and our entire education system should be privatized

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

R>R Personal answerYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

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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 gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

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

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 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 government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

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

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 pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

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

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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

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

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

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