@7GWDHYF

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

C>C Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

C>C Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

C>C Personal answerNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

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?

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

C>C Personal answerYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

C>C Personal answerNo, and all Gun control is unconstitutional.

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

C>C Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

C>C Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

C>C 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?

C>C 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)?

C>C Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

C>C 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?

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

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

C>C Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

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

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

C>C Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

C>C 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?

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

the Environment › Fracking

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

C>C 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?

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

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

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

C>C Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

C>C Personal answerYes

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?

C>C Personal answerNo

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

C>C Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › NAFTA

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

C>C Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

C>C Personal answerIncrease

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

C>C Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

C>C Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

C>C Personal answerNo, only when the advice was proven to harm the patient

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

C>C Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

C>C Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerNo

National Security › National Identification System

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

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

the Economy › State Ownership

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but divest over time after 'repayment' is obtained.

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

C>C Personal answerYes but decrease the amount of sanctuary cities.

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

C>C Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

C>C Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

C>C Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

C>C Personal answerNo

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?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

C>C Personal answerNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

C>C Personal answerNo

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)?

C>C Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

C>C Personal answerNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

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?

C>C 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 the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

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 AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

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

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

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

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

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should 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?

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

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 Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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 police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

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

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

Should Ukraine join NATO?