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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

S>S Personal answerNo, we should let the virus naturally run its course

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

S>S Personal answerI am only okay with it as an option if they were raped or you know for a fact that baby with a bad quality of life.

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

S>S Personal answerAll teachers should be required to get there CCW and be allowed, not required, but allowed to carry at school.

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

S>S 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?

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

S>S Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

S>S Personal answerNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

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 but I think we should stay there till we are 21. We will have the discipline then and if we want out at 21 we will have a better view on things and can come out and have a better idea of what we want our future to look like.

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

S>S Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

S>S Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

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, it should be over very basic and simple topics that are around a high school level where American citizens would pass it.

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

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 › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

S>S Personal answerYes, for all minors, elders (65+), pregnant women, new mothers, people with physical or mental issues, and involuntary unemployed willing to train and accept job offers and as a replacement for the current welfare system.

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

S>S Personal answerThe tax rate should be progressive depending on the size and annual fiscal year profits.

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

S>S Personal answerThe simple answer is yes, but the true answer is far more complicated. If athletes continue to be separated by gender than there will absolutely be conflict, however if athletes are separated by something else, be it hormone levels, chromosomes, or their choice, than maybe a balance can be struck.

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

S>S Personal answerYes, social media companies are politically biased and need to be regulated

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

S>S Personal answerYes if properly regulated

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 answerI'm not informed enough to form a full opinion

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 answerI don’t know

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

S>S Personal answerYes but not fund so heavily - they really haven't achieved much and most things can be vetoed by a handful of nations

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 answerIf it is a non-violent crime, the death penalty should not be an option

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

S>S Personal answerYes, and tax all of it.

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

S>S Personal answerThey should increase but there should be laws the businesses have to follow so they get paid just as much as everyone else.

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 answerdrug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue, and legalize all drugs

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

S>S Personal answerNo, if people want to donate they should be able to no questions asked.

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 under strict ethical regulation

the Environment › Fracking

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

S>S Personal answerI'm not informed enough to form a full opinion

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

S>S 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?

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 answerYes, they should be able to donate as much as they please.

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

S>S Personal answerMy opinion is neutral.

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

S>S Personal answerEconomic stimulus is a terrible idea. Most people given the money won't spend it, thus ruining the point of a "stimulus." Plus, a recession is part of the natural business cycle, and it is bound to happen. When money is slim, the government should spend less.

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

S>S Personal answerHelp, you should have both a right to unionize and a right to work, as well

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

S>S Personal answeryes as long as they are not harming people and they are uncovering real crimes

the Economy › Welfare

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

S>S Personal answerWelfare should be reformed to be a temporary subsidy with a graduated level of benefit. Persons with disability, short term medical conditions (including pregnancy), loss of employment, or other extenuating circumstances should receive benefits and assistance with training, education or rehabilitation based on their need. The current system is too one-size fits all and encourages abuse because there is no exit strategy in place. You can provide more tailored benefits if you identify areas of need (housing/education/healthcare/long-term benefits/substance abuse) and save funding for most high-risk cases.

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 answerNot all at once, but try to gradually phase them out

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

S>S Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy › Government Spending

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

S>S Personal answerCut the spending on things that do not directly affect the public. Justify the "needs" of spending rather then the "wants".

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

S>S Personal answerNo, it should be raised

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo , fix the policies that lead to outsourcing instead

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

S>S Personal answerDecrease, but only give aid to the country's that are in need.

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

S>S Personal answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

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

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, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

S>S Personal answerOnly if they are mentally competent to do so

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

S>S Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

S>S Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

S>S Personal answerinsufficient knowledge

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

S>S Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

S>S Personal answerNo, because they advertise to get information out and social media is the way to go.

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

S>S Personal answerYes, the government should not be involved

the Economy › Tariffs

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

S>S Personal answerYes, this will help create and save more jobs

the Economy › State Ownership

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

S>S Personal answerYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

S>S Personal answerI am unsure about this question.

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

S>S Personal answerI have NO IDEA.

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerI don't understand this question.

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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?

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 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 immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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 Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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 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 classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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

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

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

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

Do you support independent schools?

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

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