@86V5BLZ

Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada

Should Canada become part of the United States?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

8>8 Personal answerPro-choice

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

8>8 Personal answerNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Housing › Rent Control

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone

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?

8>8 Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Social › Euthanasia

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

8>8 Personal answerYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

8>8 Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social › Niqāb

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

8>8 Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

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)?

8>8 Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

8>8 Personal answerYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

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?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

8>8 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?

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

8>8 Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Housing › Green Spaces

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but with strict accountability.

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

8>8 Personal answerHelp

the Economy › Welfare

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

8>8 Personal answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

8>8 Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

the Economy › Government Spending

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

8>8 Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

8>8 Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and increase the amount

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Education › University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

8>8 Personal answerNo, and higher education should be free for everyone

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

8>8 Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

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)?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

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Topics

Should Canada become part of the United States?

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 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 Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

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

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

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should 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 hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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 government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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

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

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

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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 schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

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

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

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

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

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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

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 companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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