@4P355J9

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

j>j Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

j>j Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

j>j Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

j>j Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

j>j Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

j>j Personal answerNo

Housing › Rent Control

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

j>j Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

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?

j>j Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

j>j Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

j>j Personal answerNo, but businesses should not provide health insurance for their employees. It should be a direct market with consumers, who can select a public or private option with the company of their choice.

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

j>j Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

j>j Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

j>j Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

j>j Personal answerYes, but make the process easier for skilled workers

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

j>j Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

j>j Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

j>j Personal answerYes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

j>j 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)?

j>j Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

j>j Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

j>j Personal answerNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

j>j Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

j>j Personal answerIncrease

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?

j>j Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

j>j Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

j>j Personal answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

j>j Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

j>j Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

j>j Personal answerNo, switch to an instant runoff system

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

j>j Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

j>j Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

j>j Personal answerYes

Housing › Green Spaces

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

j>j Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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?

j>j Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

j>j Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

j>j Personal answerMore, but institute a universal basic income

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

j>j Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

j>j Personal answerNo

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

j>j Personal answerYes, but 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?

j>j Personal answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

j>j Personal answerNo

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

j>j Personal answerNo

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

j>j Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

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?

j>j Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

j>j Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

j>j Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › NAFTA

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

j>j Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

j>j Personal answerIncrease

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

j>j Personal answerYes

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

j>j Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

j>j Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

j>j Personal answerNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

the Economy › Tariffs

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

j>j Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

j>j Personal answerNo, tax carbon emissions instead

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

j>j Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

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?

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

j>j Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

j>j Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerNo

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

j>j Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

j>j 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)?

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

j>j 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 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 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 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?

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 the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should 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?

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

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

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

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?

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

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

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?