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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but only indoors or crowded areas

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

A>A Personal answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

A>A Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

A>A Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

A>A Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

A>A Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

A>A Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but only when a high cost threshold is exceeded

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

A>A Personal answerYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Healthcare › Mental Health Funding

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

A>A Personal answerYes, and increase funding for research into the causes of mental illness

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Social › Gender Transition

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

A>A Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social › Gender Identity

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

A>A Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

A>A Personal answerYes, and it should be mandatory

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Housing › Rent Control

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but only for children

Education › University Tuition

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

A>A Personal answerYes, recent tuition increases at universities across the country are too high and need to be capped

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?

A>A Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

A>A Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

A>A Personal answerNo, this system is too expensive

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

A>A Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

A>A Personal answerNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Education › International Students

Should low income international students be provided with a free education?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only through scholarships

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

A>A Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

A>A Personal answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

A>A Personal answerRaise

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

A>A Personal answerMore

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only selective logging, no clearcutting, and a plan for regrowth

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

A>A Personal answerNo, the current policy is sufficient

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

A>A Personal answerFederal

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

A>A Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

A>A Personal answerNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

A>A Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

A>A Personal answerNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

A>A 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)?

A>A Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Education › Student Loan Debt

Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only for students with excellent grades

Technology › Data Privacy

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only for low income families

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

A>A Personal answerYes

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

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

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

A>A Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

A>A Personal answerYes, but I don't agree with how the funds are currently allocated

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

A>A Personal answerNo, unless he/she has also committed violent crimes such as attempted murder, or first degree murder, or in any other way seriously injures someone as a result of doing a deal.

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

A>A Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

A>A 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?

A>A Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

A>A Personal answerYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

A>A Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

A>A Personal answerYes, if the landowners are fairly compensated

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

A>A Personal answerNo, implement foreign buyer and vacancy taxes instead

the Environment › Freshwater Research

Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?

A>A Personal answerYes, but the $1 billion budget is too high

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

A>A Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

A>A Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

the Environment › Fracking

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

A>A Personal answerYes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

A>A Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Housing › Green Spaces

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

A>A Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of farmland and green space

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

A>A Personal answerNo, not until all the Aboriginal bands this project affects agree to it

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

A>A Personal answerYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

A>A Personal answerYes, and the government should limit the number of homes that can be bought by a single person or corporation

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

A>A Personal answerYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

A>A Personal answerNo, but reduce their sentences

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

A>A Personal answerYes, and limited to three terms

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

A>A Personal answerNo

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

A>A 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?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

A>A Personal answerMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

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

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

A>A Personal answerIsrael

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

A>A Personal answerNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

A>A 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?

A>A Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Foreign Policy › Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

A>A Personal answerNo

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only for low income pensioners

the Economy › Government Spending

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

A>A Personal answerNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only for low income families and single parents

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only for non-essential services

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

A>A Personal answerPrivatize, but increase environmental and regulatory oversight for price control

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

A>A Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

A>A Personal answerNo

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

A>A Personal answerNo

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?

A>A Personal answerYes to Vapes, No to Junk Food

Social › Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

A>A Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

A>A Personal answerYes, but with public subsidy

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

A>A Personal answerProvincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistency

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › NAFTA

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but renegotiate NAFTA to be more fair

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

A>A Personal answerNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

A>A Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

A>A Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

A>A Personal answerYes, but decrease the amount

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

A>A 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?

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

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

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

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

A>A Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

A>A Personal answerNo, not all, just focus on infrastructure that is easy and cost-effective to replace

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

A>A Personal answerCompanies must disclose the source of the advertising, but because they are private companies, political advertising doesn't need to be banned.

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

A>A Personal answerNo, but they should be regulated to ensure they are not creating a monopoly or having too much influence on social-political issues

the Economy › Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

A>A Personal answerNo, income splitting is unfair to low income families

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

A>A Personal answerElect

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

A>A Personal answerNo, only ban the use on government issues phones

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

A>A Personal answerNo

the Economy › Pension Premiums

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

A>A Personal answerRegardless, allow employees the option to contribute an additional 5%-10%

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

A>A Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

A>A Personal answerNo, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

A>A Personal answerNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

A>A 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?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

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

A>A Personal answerNo, unless the transaction is considered income

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

A>A Personal answerYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only if they are non-profit

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?

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

A>A Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

A>A Personal answerYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

A>A Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

A>A Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

A>A Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

A>A Personal answerYes

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?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

A>A Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

A>A Personal answerYes, if it was easier to complete online

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

A>A Personal answerNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

A>A Personal answerNo, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

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)?

A>A Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Copyright

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

A>A Personal answerLet the free market, instead of the government, decide

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

A>A Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Venezuela Sanctions

Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

A>A Personal answerNo

the Economy › Aluminum Quotas

Should Canada put quotas on its aluminum exports?

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

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