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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

W>W Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

W>W Personal answerPro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

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

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Social › Gender Transition

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

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Social › Gender Identity

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

W>W Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

W>W Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

W>W Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

W>W Personal answerNo, studies show that rent control does not lower rent

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

W>W 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?

W>W Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

W>W Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

W>W Personal answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

W>W Personal answerRaise

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

W>W 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?

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

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

W>W Personal answerNo, the information gathered should be checked from the individual. The government has dedicated factual outlets to show true facts.

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

W>W 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)?

W>W 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?

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

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

W>W Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

W>W Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

W>W Personal answerYes

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?

W>W Personal answerNo, but legalize drugs

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

W>W Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

W>W Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

W>W Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

W>W Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

W>W Personal answerNo

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

W>W Personal answerNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

W>W Personal answerNo

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?

W>W Personal answerYes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

W>W Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Economy › Welfare

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

W>W Personal answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

W>W Personal answerNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

W>W Personal answerTax reform for both of these to have more funding.

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

W>W Personal answerNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

W>W Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

W>W Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

W>W Personal answerNo

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

W>W Personal answerNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

W>W Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

W>W Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

W>W Personal answerYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

the Economy › NAFTA

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

W>W Personal answerNo

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

W>W Personal answerYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

W>W Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

W>W Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

W>W Personal answerYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

W>W Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

W>W Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

W>W 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?

W>W Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

W>W Personal answerThe amount advertised should be the same from each entity. Money should not count toward time, length, or amount shown.

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

W>W Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

W>W Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

W>W Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

W>W Personal answerYes

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

W>W Personal answerNo

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

W>W Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

W>W Personal answerNo, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

W>W Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

W>W 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?

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

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

W>W Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

W>W Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

W>W Personal answerNo, and underprivileged citizens deserve the same financial opportunities and services that traditional banks offer the wealthy

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

W>W Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

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

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

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 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 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 military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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?

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 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?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

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 companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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 spending on public transportation?

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

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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

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

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

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

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?