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@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Yes, and capabilities in the north need to be prioritized and procurement must be rationalized.
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@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Decrease, decrease and we should focus our aid on select countries like Taiwan, Haiti, Colombia, the Commonwealth and Francophonie. Canada should partner it's a…
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?
No, but this is a complex matter. Asymmetric Federalism is the better option, but it should also be extended to other jurisdictions like Western Canada.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?
Elect. Triple-E
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?
Only if it is reformed from it's current state. If it cannot be made into a federated entity that better serves parts of Canada other than Toronto, it should be…
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@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?
Privatize. This is a matter of provincial jurisdiction however.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
Yes, but the aboriginal system is in need of deep reforms. Blank cheques and the status quo will not do. Aboriginal services should be harmonized with comparabl…
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@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Yes, but only for certain drugs with no-addictive characteristics after intensive study. Like certain psychedelics or party drugs. There should be no path to le…
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Yes, but only dual with special rules for New Zealand, Australia and the UK.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Yes, and in Quebec, French.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Yes, but only if they aren't citizens.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
No, but the mandate of police should be expanded to include more of a social welfare element. Also, this is an issue of provincial jurisdiction.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?
Yes, but indexed to population/economic growth
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?
Yes, and Alberta should separate and form it's own pension.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should old age pensions be increased?
No, and retirement age should be extended to 67 for Canadians born after 1981.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
More, and crisis programs need to be curtailed more rapidly.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?
Yes, but not a one size fits all solution.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Lower, but only gradually after the federal budget is balanced.
@8TWDTHB
from Alberta
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
No. This is a matter of provincial jurisdiction anyway.
