@4TGBF23

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

C>C Personal answerPro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only if they recieve proper training and meet specific certification, and is voluntary

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

C>C Personal answerNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Transition

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

C>C Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social › Gender Identity

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

C>C Personal answerChange to a flat tax rate of 10 - 15% for individuals and businesses with no loopholes or deductions

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Housing › Rent Control

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

C>C Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Social › Euthanasia

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

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?

C>C Personal answerYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

C>C Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

C>C Personal answerRemove taxes on corporations and tax shareholder dividends instead

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

C>C Personal answerNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Social › Niqāb

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

C>C Personal answerNo, if someone believes that something on social media is fake news or misinformation, let the users point it out and start a discussion to figure out what the truth is

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

C>C 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)?

C>C Personal answerYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

C>C Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

C>C Personal answerNo, I would prefer term limits instead

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

C>C Personal answerNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

C>C Personal answerNo

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?

C>C Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

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

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

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

C>C Personal answerNo

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?

C>C Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

the Environment › Fracking

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

C>C Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

C>C Personal answerNo, and make it a criminal offense

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

C>C Personal answerLet companies make this decision for themselves.

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

C>C Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

C>C Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

C>C Personal answerThis is a problem between Israel and Palestine. We shouldn't be involved.

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

C>C Personal answerNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

C>C Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

C>C Personal answerNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

C>C Personal answerNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

C>C Personal answerPrivatize social security and eliminate other welfare benefits

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

C>C Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

C>C Personal answerIsrael

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

C>C Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

C>C Personal answerNo, companies can figure out what the housing market wants with government incentives

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

C>C Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

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

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

C>C Personal answerNo

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

C>C Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

C>C Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

C>C Personal answerNo, and abolish NATO

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

C>C Personal answerNo, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

C>C Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › NAFTA

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

C>C Personal answerNo, let the U.S. negotiate trade with Mexico and Canada as it sees fit.

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

C>C Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

C>C Personal answerYes, and the doctors should also lose their medical license

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

C>C Personal answerYes, if it can be proved they are monopolies and detrimental to american society

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

C>C Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

C>C Personal answerThat should be left totally to the discretion of those private companies.

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

C>C Personal answerYes, and we should do more to stop China from collecting data on our citizens

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

C>C Personal answerNo, and I am skeptical about the viability of electric vehicles

the Economy › Tariffs

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

C>C Personal answerI do not know.

the Economy › State Ownership

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

C>C Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

C>C Personal answerNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

C>C Personal answerNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

C>C Personal answerNo, let companies trade how they see fit.

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

C>C Personal answerNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

C>C Personal answerNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

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?

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

C>C Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

C>C Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

C>C Personal answerNo

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?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

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?

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

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

C>C Personal answerNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

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)?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

C>C Personal answerNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

C>C Personal answerNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

C>C Personal answerNo

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

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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 provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?