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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

D>D Personal answerNo, the government should recommend it but not require it

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

D>D Personal answerAllow for sex education, birth control, social services, but ban abortion after six months. Maybe restrict abortion after 3 months.

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

D>D Personal answerI would allow teachers to have firearms training from local law enforcement and keep firearms locked in secure locations throughout each school building so teachers have access to them if necessary to stop an active shooter.

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

D>D Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

D>D Personal answerThe adoption agencies should have the right to offer their services as they see fit

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

D>D 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?

D>D Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

D>D Personal answerNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

D>D 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?

D>D 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?

D>D Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

D>D Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

D>D Personal answerNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

D>D Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

D>D Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

D>D Personal answerNo, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

D>D Personal answerThis should not be a political question because it is outside the domain of government. Let sporting organizations decide this question for themselves.

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

D>D 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?

D>D Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

D>D Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

D>D 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)?

D>D Personal answerAllow the free market to do what it wants.

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

D>D Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

D>D 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?

D>D Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

D>D Personal answerNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

D>D Personal answerDepends on what all they did while trafficking drugs. If they murdered or raped then yes. But if all they did was non-violent crime then no.

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

D>D Personal answerOnly on medical marijuana, but not on other drugs.

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

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?

D>D Personal answerNo, but mandate mandatory drug rehabilitation programs for non-violent drug users instead of prison.

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

D>D Personal answerYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

D>D Personal answerThis is a matter between Hong Kong and China, we should not get involved in this foreign issue.

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

D>D Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

D>D Personal answerYes on medical marijuana. Recreational marijuana I would need to see more hard unbiased based scientific research on the issue before taking a definite decision. If I had to say at the moment I would say no recreational marijuana until I had definite unbiased scientific research that shows no worse effects than alcohol or tobacco. Although if we keep any form illegal we should reduce the penalty for non-violent offenders from prison time to just drug rehab in a healthcare facility.

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

D>D Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

D>D Personal answerCorporations and non-profits should be allowed to donate if they recieve no subsidies/corporate welfare. Unions should only be allowed to donate if paying membership dues is 100% voluntary

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

D>D Personal answerNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

D>D Personal answerIt depends. Sometimes they help and sometimes they hurt. This is truly a gray issue and not a black and white issue.

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

D>D 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?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

D>D Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

D>D Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

the Economy › Government Spending

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

D>D Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

D>D Personal answerNo, their income is none of our business

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

D>D Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

D>D 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)?

D>D Personal answerNo

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

D>D Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

D>D Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

D>D Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

D>D Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation and never to those convicted of murder or violent crimes.

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

D>D Personal answerYes, for government workers but not for politicians

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

D>D Personal answerDepends on the crime but maybe yes. For non-violent drug offenders I might be willing to give them mandatory drug rehab at a medical facility instead of prison.

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

D>D Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

D>D Personal answerNo

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

D>D Personal answerNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement and this will incentivize companies to move U.S. jobs overseas. It would also allow companies like Monsanto to hide things from consumers that consumers have the right to know to protect their physical health and well being.

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

D>D Personal answerFirst of all this is a state and local issue per the 10th Amendment. People should be allowed to send their children to the school of their choice.

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

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

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

What is your stance on abortion?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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 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 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 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?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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 it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

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)?

Do you support independent schools?

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

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