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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

J>J Personal answerRegardless, this issue should be handled by local governments.

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

J>J Personal answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

J>J Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

J>J Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Identity

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

J>J Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

J>J Personal answerNo, and abolish all taxes.

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

J>J Personal answerNo, I don't trust the accuracy of AI yet

Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

J>J Personal answerNo, I think the vaccine is riskier than the disease

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

J>J Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Social › Euthanasia

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

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

J>J Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

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?

J>J Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

J>J Personal answerNo

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

J>J Personal answerYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

J>J Personal answerLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

J>J Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

J>J Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

J>J Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

J>J Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

J>J Personal answerNo

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

J>J Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

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)?

J>J Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

J>J Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

J>J Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Technology › Data Privacy

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

J>J Personal answerNo

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?

J>J Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

J>J Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

J>J Personal answerYes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

J>J Personal answerNo, give them a fair trial instead.

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

J>J Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

J>J Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

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?

J>J Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

J>J Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

J>J Personal answerYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

J>J Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

J>J Personal answerNo

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

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

J>J Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

J>J Personal answerI have no stance on this

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

J>J Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

J>J Personal answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

J>J Personal answerNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

J>J Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

J>J Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

J>J 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?

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

J>J Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

J>J Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

J>J Personal answerNo changes needed

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

J>J Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

J>J Personal answerIsrael

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

J>J Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

J>J Personal answerNo

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

J>J Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

J>J Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

J>J Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

J>J Personal answerNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

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?

J>J Personal answerNo

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

J>J Personal answerNo

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

J>J Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

J>J Personal answerNo, and abolish NATO

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

J>J Personal answerDecrease

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

J>J 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?

J>J Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

J>J Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

the Economy › NAFTA

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

J>J Personal answerI don't know

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

J>J Personal answerNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

J>J Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

J>J Personal answerNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

the Economy › Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

J>J Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

J>J Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

J>J Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

J>J Personal answerNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

J>J Personal answerNo

National Security › National Identification System

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

J>J Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

J>J Personal answerNo

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

J>J 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?

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

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

J>J Personal answerNo

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

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

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

J>J Personal answerNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

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?

J>J Personal answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

J>J Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

J>J Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

J>J Personal answerNo

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?

J>J 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?

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

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

J>J Personal answerNo

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)?

J>J Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

J>J Personal answerNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

J>J Personal answerYes

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?

J>J Personal answerNo

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Topics

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

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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 AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

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 government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

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 welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

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

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 legalization of Marijuana?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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 police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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 the minimum voting age be lowered?

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

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

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

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

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?