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@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Yes, but do it with provinces, cities and even private businesses.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Depends on a lot of factors.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?
Yes, but we have to come up with ways in which it works for us, as every different nation has different factors.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
I would say it's debatable. A lot of products that don't biodegrade do so for a reason, such as safety and public health reasons, so there has to be more classi…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Yes, but make sure to consult businesses affected, and make sure that there's a way to create opportunity and entrepreneurship, whether it's through subsidy and…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Yes, but also have other programs to help empower women, such as affordable childcare, as well as programs which help everyone understand the value women's equa…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
No, influence can be made through diplomacy and other channels such as sanctions and trade, as well as military, and we shouldn't interfere with elections.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should Ukraine join NATO?
Yes, as long as it meets requirements and other members approve, and its people want to join as well.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Yes, but make sure it's done in a way so that people don't distrust public health officials, and there is opportunity to prevent disinformation and conspiracy.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?
Yes, but with other levels of government.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Yes, and help reform it and make it a better institution as it does have potential.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
It should be a part of, but not the sole solution.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Yes, but with other levels of government also involved.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?
Yes, but have a approach with everybody at the table to come to a consensus.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
Yes, we should. But do it with provinces and other levels of government involved.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?
Yes, but with provinces and other levels of government at the table to come to a consensus.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
A mix of both, but worth having than no one to stand up for workers and conditions.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Do you support a universal basic income program?
Difficult to say sole yes or no.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
No, it shouldn't just be cut and spend, but also modernize and review, as well as cost benefit analysis.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government raise taxes on the rich?
Not so easy. We would have to overhaul many parts of the system, and it could affect the economy in lots of ways, so we should be cautious although it does have…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Yes, because we might not always have the ability to actively be able to care for everyone.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?
It should be based on circumstances, and not unilateral.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?
The definition of foreigner is a bit vague. We need to make sure that foreign exchange students, diplomats, refugees and ambassadors/consulates, and others have…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?
Subsidized isn't the right word. Instead, we should have savings accounts, student loan pauses, and TFSA/RRSP as well as housing investment to help.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?
Yes, but have dangerous offender legislation so that people like Paul Bernardo have a much harder time getting out.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
It depends on the community, but there should be baseline standards which every community should be able to work from.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
It depends. There's a legitimate argument to be made, as older people have more health issues which could impede decisions, but younger people also have that to…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?
Yes, as it's a way of keeping new people in power. But it should also be long enough as they have an ability to actually see progress being made.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?
First past the post is best, as there are a lot of ridings that have numerous competitors, and could take a long time to have results settled. It could also wea…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?
It depends on a lot of factors, and mandatory minimums aren't the solution necessarily.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?
Have a stable amount of funding.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?
Have a Senate made up of people from different backgrounds/walks of life that recommend public policy and advocate for different issues, as a way to make Canadi…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should social media companies ban political advertising?
No, but disinformation and willful lying to the public shouldn't be tolerated, and they should be punished by Elections Canada as well as by law/courts.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?
Yes, and it should be a consistent amount that isn't politicized (although some politicians make it that way.)
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?
Yes, but do it in partnership with cities and provinces.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should government workers be allowed to strike?
Yes, as it brings attention to underfunded services which might not be politically popular, and help finds political support for it.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?
Provinces should have the ability to create crown corporations and resources and the federal government should be able to regulate its side of the deal which ha…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Do you support a national daycare policy?
Yes, but it has to be on all levels, with provinces able to contribute, as well as cities/indigenous governments, as well as the federal government coming to a…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
Yes, but it has to be a considerable effort by all parties, including the provinces to come to a path forward, and not just on self-government, but on resources…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Yes, but we should have services in place to accommodate those with addiction, and we should not be unwilling to prosecute those who don't follow the law.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should immigrants be required to learn English?
It would help them, but we should also embrace multiculturalism and the opportunity we have to become more tolerant as a society towards different groups.
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Canada doesn't really have sanctuary cities, to my knowledge. That's more of a US thing.
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@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?
It should be an option, but there should also be exploration of hydrogen fuel cell as well as other forms of low-GHG tech, as not every climate is going to work…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Yes, but make sure that the city also has the funds to meet it's end of the deal, so that the federal government doesn't have to step in as often, although good…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?
It's a difficult situation, as it could limit school's ability to provide more services to students as well as funding for other programs and research, but it c…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Do you support charter schools? Charter schools are tax payer funded K-12 schools that are managed by private companies. In the U.S. there are approximately 2.9…
I can see why it's important, as many independent schools do have and provide programs that the public system doesn't, but we should try to have a balance of wh…
@9D36K4Q
from British Columbia
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Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?
Yes, but the provinces should also follow suit, and it should only be for certain positions that are in high demand. What we should do for the rest is slash the…
