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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

S>S Personal answerPro-choice

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

S>S Personal answerNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Social › Gender Identity

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

S>S Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but immediately after frontline workers, elderly, and those at higher risk than me receive it

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

S>S 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?

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

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?

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

S>S Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

S>S Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

S>S Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

S>S Personal answerMore

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

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

Social › Niqāb

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

S>S 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?

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

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

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)?

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

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

S>S Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

S>S Personal answerNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

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?

S>S Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

S>S Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Environment › Fracking

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

S>S Personal answerNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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?

S>S Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

S>S Personal answerNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

S>S Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

S>S Personal answerHelp

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

S>S Personal answerYes, and increase taxes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

S>S Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

S>S Personal answerYes, and nationalize the industry

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

S>S Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

S>S Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

the Economy › NAFTA

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

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

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

S>S Personal answerYes, and increase the amount

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

S>S 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?

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

S>S Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

S>S Personal answerNo, and it has no intrinsic value

the Economy › Tariffs

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

S>S Personal answerYes but only on countries that do not align with our interests or ideologies.

the Economy › State Ownership

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

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

S>S Personal answerNo

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

S>S 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?

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

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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?

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?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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 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 Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

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 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 hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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 Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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 the government issue vaccine passports?

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 Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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 minimum voting age be lowered?

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 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?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

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

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

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

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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