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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

JSG>JSG Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, but only by court order

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Social › Gender Identity

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerReplace boards of directors with directly elected workers' councils

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Social › Euthanasia

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

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?

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

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

JSG>JSG 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)?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

JSG>JSG 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?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, but only if they are repeated offenders

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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?

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

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

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

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerIncrease

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

JSG>JSG 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?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

JSG>JSG Personal answerThere should be no political parties that necessitate proportionality

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

JSG>JSG Personal answerTheir purpose is for the advancement of workers' rights, and for that I support them. Whether or not they help or hurt the economy is irrelevant

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, and collectivize all industry

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies

the Economy › Welfare

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, and nationalize the industry

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

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

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo, and abolish NATO

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

JSG>JSG Personal answerOnly if the aid is material to actually improve a country's material conditions rather than making them dependent on us as a benefactor.

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo, first offence should result in a mandatory rehabilitation program, further offences result in jailtime

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

JSG>JSG Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › NAFTA

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, and nationalise the banks

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

the Economy › Tariffs

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

the Economy › State Ownership

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

JSG>JSG Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

JSG>JSG 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?

JSG>JSG Personal answerYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

JSG>JSG 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 the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

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

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

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

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?