@5BMX4XT

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

N>N Personal answerPro-life

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

N>N Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

N>N Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

N>N 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?

N>N Personal answerNo, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

N>N Personal answerYes, and it should be at least two years of service

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

N>N Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

N>N Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Housing › Rent Control

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

N>N Personal answerVote on this with your wallet -- if you don't like the makeup of the board, make your voice heard and don't buy from the business.

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

N>N Personal answerNo, Judge, peers or reasonable accommodations

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?

N>N Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

N>N Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

N>N Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

N>N Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

N>N Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

N>N Personal answerNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

N>N Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

N>N 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?

N>N Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

N>N Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

N>N Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

N>N Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

N>N 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)?

N>N Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

N>N Personal answerYes

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

N>N Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

N>N Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

N>N Personal answerYes, but scale back our current involvement

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?

N>N Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

N>N Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

N>N Personal answeryes but no if it was a felony

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

N>N Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

N>N Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those serving non-violent sentences.

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

N>N 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?

N>N Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

N>N Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

N>N Personal answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

N>N Personal answerYes for safety of drugs, caccines & medical devices. Not for cosmetics nor cosmetic surgeries.

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

N>N Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

N>N Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

N>N Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Housing › Green Spaces

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

N>N Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

N>N Personal answerNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

N>N Personal answerYes but for 18 months only

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

N>N Personal answerNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

N>N Personal answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

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?

N>N Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

N>N Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

N>N Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

N>N Personal answerIsrael

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

N>N Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

N>N Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

N>N Personal answerYes

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

N>N Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

N>N Personal answerYes, Issue bonds, reduce federal oversite agencies that compete with state and local government, reduce corporate loopholes or institute a flat tax.

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

N>N Personal answerNo

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

N>N Personal answerNo, it should be up to the candidate.

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

N>N Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

N>N Personal answerYes

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

N>N Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

N>N Personal answerDecrease

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?

N>N Personal answerNo but companies should state the personal penalties of use. IE. Vaping can result in Death & destruction of your health.

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

N>N Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

N>N Personal answerYes

the Economy › NAFTA

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

N>N Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

N>N Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

N>N Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

N>N Personal answerNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

N>N Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

N>N 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?

N>N Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

N>N 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?

N>N Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

N>N Personal answerYes

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

N>N Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

N>N Personal answerNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Economy › Tariffs

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

N>N Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

N>N Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

N>N 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?

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

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

N>N Personal answerNo

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

N>N Personal answerYes

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?

N>N Personal answerNo, safety should be driven by consumer panels

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

N>N Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

N>N Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

N>N Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

N>N Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

N>N Personal answerNo

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

N>N Personal answerNo, and Government should not be allowed to monitor private accounts.

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?

N>N Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

N>N Personal answerNo but they must share the results and decision points of data use

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

N>N Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

N>N Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

N>N Personal answerNo

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

N>N Personal answerYes

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

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

N>N Personal answerNo

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Topics

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?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should the government 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 the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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 government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

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 welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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?

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

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 continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

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

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?