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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

C>C Personal answerYes, but only indoors or crowded areas

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

C>C Personal answerPro-choice

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

C>C Personal answerYes, cover the overall prescription costs but have the patient pay the pharmacy dispensing costs

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

C>C Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

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 answerYes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

C>C Personal answerNo

Education › University Tuition

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

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

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

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

C>C Personal answerYes

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

C>C Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

C>C Personal answerRaise

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

C>C Personal answerLess

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only selective logging, no clearcutting, and a plan for regrowth

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

C>C Personal answerNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

C>C Personal answerNo, they should be separated from both genders and put into their own division.

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

C>C Personal answerYes, and regularly review recent immigrants to ensure they have become productive citizens

Social › Niqāb

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

C>C Personal answerProvincial but health insurance should be national. Medical professionals should be able to work across the country.

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, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

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, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

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 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?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Environment › Renewable Energy

Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?

C>C Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

C>C Personal answerYes, but I don't agree with how the funds are currently allocated

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

C>C Personal answerNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

C>C Personal answerYes, and we should provide more services for people suffering addiction.

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?

C>C Personal answerYes, if the landowners give permission and are fairly compensated.

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

C>C Personal answerNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

C>C Personal answerCanada should adopt a new election system however other options need to be explored to find out which will work best for Canada.

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

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

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

C>C Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

C>C Personal answerYes, there is huge economic advantage.

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 answerYes, but not while Covid-19 is still is full swing

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

C>C Personal answerYes, this is a well planned project that will provide significant social and economic benefits to the region

Crime › Parole Hearings

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?

C>C Personal answerYes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

C>C Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

C>C Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained and does not threaten our national security.

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only first-time home-buyers under the age of 35.

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

C>C Personal answerBoth, when unions are to strong and lack transparency they can hurt a company or the union itself but if there is no union then the company holds too much power and can hurt the company or employee.

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

C>C Personal answerYes, boycotts against Israel harm one of our most important allies in the Middle East

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

C>C Personal answerNo

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

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

C>C Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › Government Spending

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

C>C Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

C>C Personal answerNo, but establish a labour court to preempt and mediate strikes

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

C>C Personal answerNo, but indexed to the rate of inflation

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

C>C Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only for low income families and single parents

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?

C>C Personal answerThere should be one nationally owned energy company to ensure a national supply, the other should all be private.

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?

C>C Personal answerYes, and the tax should be at least 5%

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

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

C>C Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

C>C Personal answerNo, decriminalize most drugs and provide rehabilitation centres for people suffering addiction.

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

C>C Personal answerProvincial

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

C>C Personal answerNo, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › NAFTA

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

C>C Personal answerIncrease, we aren't even reaching the minimum GPD of 2% on military funding. much more funding is needed to have a strong military.

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?

C>C Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

C>C Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?

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 should perform community service for the rest of the given sentence.

the Economy › Employment Insurance

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?

C>C Personal answerNo, but should be given assistance in the circumstance they do not have a job during the off season

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

C>C Personal answerElect

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Pension Premiums

Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?

C>C Personal answerRegardless, allow employees the option to contribute an additional 5%-10%

the Economy › Tariffs

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

C>C Personal answerNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

the Economy › State Ownership

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

C>C Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

C>C Personal answerYes, although Canada does not have any sanctuary cities.

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, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

C>C Personal answerYes, but simplify it and make it easier to have access to it

Domestic Policy › Copyright

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?

C>C Personal answerLet the free market, instead of the government, decide

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?

C>C Personal answerNo, and decrease funding

Transportation › Commercial Drones

Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?

C>C Personal answerAs long as they are monitored for safe operation and not used to infringe on personal privacy.

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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 the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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 hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

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

Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

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?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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 military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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 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 government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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?

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

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?

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

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

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

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

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

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

Should government workers be allowed to strike?