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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

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

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

m>m Personal answerPro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

m>m Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

m>m Personal answerYes, increase it progressively.

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

m>m Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

m>m Personal answerNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

m>m Personal answerYes, and do not privatize any services

Social › Gender Identity

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

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

m>m Personal answerNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

m>m Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

m>m Personal answerYes, and raise taxes on all income brackets

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

m>m 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?

m>m Personal answerYes, preventative dental care is an important aspect of long term health

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?

m>m Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Education › University Tuition

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

m>m Personal answerYes, and the government should provide free university education

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

m>m 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?

m>m 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?

m>m Personal answerYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

m>m Personal answerYes, give people $300,000 a year.

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

m>m Personal answerYes, make it a living wage by $90.00 an hour.

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

m>m Personal answerRaise

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

m>m Personal answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

m>m Personal answerNo privatization should be allowed we need fully public healthcare, no private option.

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

m>m Personal answerYes, but only if the profits stay in Canada

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

m>m Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

m>m Personal answerFederal

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

m>m Personal answerYes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process

Social › Niqāb

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

m>m Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

m>m 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?

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

m>m Personal answerNo, global warming is a hoax and if it is happening it is a natural occurrence only.

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

m>m 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?

m>m Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

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)?

m>m Personal answerYes and socialize this service and make internet free for all.

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

m>m Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

m>m Personal answerNo, abolish the U.N. it violates national sovereignty.

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

m>m Personal answerNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

m>m Personal answerYes, and the government should give them their land back

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

m>m Personal answerYes

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

m>m Personal answerNo, windmills kill birds by the 1000s and cause cancer.

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

m>m Personal answerNo, we should pass tougher drug laws

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

m>m Personal answerYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

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?

m>m Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

m>m Personal answerYes, the pipeline is necessary for the economic future of Canada

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

m>m Personal answerNo, this is animal cruelty.

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

m>m Personal answerNo, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

m>m Personal answerYes, pensions should be taxed like any other income

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

m>m Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

m>m Personal answerYes, and nationalize the industry and drill baby drill.

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

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

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

m>m Personal answerYes, and the government should limit the number of homes that can be bought by a single person or corporation

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

m>m Personal answerHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

m>m Personal answerYes, and collectivize all industry

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

m>m Personal answerNo, this would be unfair and we need fair trade with progressive tariffs and labour protections and ban trade with countries with human rights abuses.

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

m>m Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

m>m Personal answerYes

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

m>m Personal answerNo, and the UN should be abolished

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

m>m Personal answerDecrease, and only allow for industries with a shortage of Canadian workers

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?

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

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

m>m Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

m>m Personal answerNo, increase taxes on corporations and the wealthy instead.

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

m>m Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

m>m Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

m>m Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

m>m Personal answerYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

m>m Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

m>m Personal answerNationalize

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

m>m Personal answerYes, and the tax should be at least 60%

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

m>m Personal answerYes, and also required to release their medical records

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

m>m Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

m>m Personal answerEliminate foreign aid spending, only spend on national issues.

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

m>m Personal answerFederal

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

m>m Personal answerYes, and nationalize the industry

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

m>m Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

m>m Personal answerIncrease by 35% and only spend more than 35% if a crisis emerges.

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

m>m Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

m>m Personal answerNo, it is a slippery slope towards a police state

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

m>m Personal answerYes, and nationalise the banks

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

m>m Personal answerYes, for government workers but not for politicians

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

m>m Personal answerYes, make it non-profit and add a Ministry of Broadcasting, Information and Entertainment. But ensure the CBC has no political bias before committing to this.

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

m>m Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

m>m Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

m>m Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

m>m Personal answerElect, Senators that are elected are less prone to corruption

the Economy › Pension Premiums

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

m>m Personal answerYes, higher premiums could be used to reinvest in the economy and reduce the government's liability to fund payments to seniors

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

m>m Personal answerNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

m>m Personal answerNo, and education should not be privatized

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

m>m Personal answerYes, if it was easier to complete online

Domestic Policy › Copyright

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

m>m Personal answerYes, locks are critical to protecting artist's revenues

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

m>m Personal answerYes

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

m>m Personal answerYes

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

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

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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 Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

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

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 immigrants be required to learn English?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Do you support the death penalty?

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 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 increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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 federal government subsidize universal child care?

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 Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

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

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

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 Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

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

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

Should old age pensions be increased?

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

Do you support a national daycare policy?

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?