@6LGHLWS

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

M>M Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but only by court order

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

M>M Personal answerNo, we cannot afford to add this at the moment

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

M>M Personal answerNo, and more services should be privatized

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

M>M 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?

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

M>M Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Education › University Tuition

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

M>M Personal answerRegardless, privatize education and let the free market determine the tuition rates

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

M>M Personal answerNo, emergency care is already included, preventative care should be an individual's responsibility.

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?

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

M>M Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

M>M Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

M>M Personal answerNo, this system is too expensive

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

M>M Personal answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

M>M Personal answerLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

M>M Personal answerMore

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

M>M Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

M>M Personal answerYes, rapists and murderers with undeniable evidence to their crime should be killed.

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

M>M Personal answerNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

M>M Personal answerYes, strictly screen immigrants for criminal backgrounds

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

M>M Personal answerRegardless, healthcare should be privatized

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

M>M Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerYes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas

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)?

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

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

M>M Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Environment › Renewable Energy

Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?

M>M Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

M>M Personal answerNo, and we should slowly phase out funding

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

M>M Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

M>M Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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?

M>M Personal answerNo, but legalize drugs

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?

M>M Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

M>M Personal answerYes

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

M>M Personal answerYes

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

M>M Personal answerNo, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accounts

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but they should be treated as humanely as possible.

the Environment › Fracking

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

M>M Personal answerNo

Crime › Parole Hearings

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?

M>M Personal answerNo, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

M>M Personal answerNo, transportation services should be left to the private sector

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?

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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

M>M Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

M>M Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

M>M Personal answerYes, and limited to two terms

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

M>M Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

M>M Personal answerYes, as long as they cut all economic and military support from Canada

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerNo, replace the police departments with contracted security agencies so they are subject to market forces.

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

M>M Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

M>M Personal answerNeither, replace it with a work VISA program

the Economy › Government Spending

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

M>M Personal answerNo, and repeal the Canadian Pension Plan

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

M>M Personal answerNo, funding should come from their members

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

M>M Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?

M>M Personal answerPrivatize

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?

M>M Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

M>M Personal answerDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

M>M Personal answerNo, only if they were arrested for trafficking

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

M>M Personal answerThe government should not be involved in education

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

M>M Personal answerNo, and we should reduce current spending

the Economy › NAFTA

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

M>M Personal answerYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

M>M Personal answerDecrease

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?

M>M Personal answerNo, it is a slippery slope towards a police state

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

M>M Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

M>M Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?

M>M Personal answerNo, and eliminate funding

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

M>M Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

M>M Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

M>M Personal answerLeave as is

the Economy › Employment Insurance

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?

M>M Personal answerNo, and the government should not be involved in employment insurance for any industry

the Economy › Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

M>M Personal answerYes

the Economy › Pension Premiums

Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?

M>M Personal answerRegardless, allow employees the option to opt-out of the CPP and invest in a private pension plan

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

M>M Personal answerNo, classify it as a commodity

the Economy › Tariffs

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

M>M Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

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

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

M>M Personal answerYes, but it should only be required every 5 years

Domestic Policy › Copyright

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?

M>M Personal answerNo, and eliminate funding

Transportation › Commercial Drones

Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?

M>M Personal answerYes

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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 be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

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

Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

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 prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

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

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

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?

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 minimum voting age be lowered?

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

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

Should government workers be allowed to strike?