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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

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

C>C Personal answerPro-life

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

C>C Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

C>C Personal answerNo

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

C>C 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?

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

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

Social › Gender Identity

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

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

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 answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

C>C Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

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

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

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

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 answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

C>C Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

C>C Personal answerNo, but they should be offered and encouraged by the government nonetheless.

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Social › Niqāb

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

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

C>C Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

C>C Personal answerYes

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, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

C>C Personal answerYes

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?

C>C Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

C>C Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

C>C Personal answerYes, and create more programs to get people off drugs

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

C>C Personal answerAdopt open borders

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, as long as the goal is to get them off drugs

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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 answerAs long as it is not painful

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

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

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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Housing › Green Spaces

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

C>C Personal answerNo, but they are good

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

C>C Personal answerNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

C>C Personal answerHelp

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

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

C>C Personal answerFewer

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

C>C Personal answerReforming law enforcement will naturally involve defunding and reallocating. I support that, but I'm not a huge fan of the slogan.

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

C>C Personal answerNo

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

C>C Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

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 › High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

C>C Personal answerWe need more environmentally friendly cars, but there needs to be a more comprehensive plan before a due date

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

C>C Personal answerOnly for vaping and nicotine

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

C>C Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › NAFTA

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

C>C Personal answerI think incarceration should include restorative justice.

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

C>C Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

C>C Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

C>C Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

C>C Personal answerNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

C>C Personal answerThey are fine as is

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

C>C Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

C>C Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

C>C Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

C>C Personal answerNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

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

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

C>C Personal answerRegardless, we need to make the process of becoming a citizen easier.

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only if they are non-profit

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?

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

C>C Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

C>C Personal answerYes

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

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

C>C Personal answerI don't think the government will make much of a difference regardless

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

C>C Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

C>C Personal answerNo, this requires human intervention

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerYes

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?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

C>C Personal answerYes

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)?

C>C Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

C>C Personal answerNo

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

C>C Personal answerNo

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

C>C Personal answerNo

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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 the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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 AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

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 immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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 the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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 impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

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 Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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

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 the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

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

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

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

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?