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@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

Yes, but make sure that there is a plan on part of municipal governments, as well as the ridership and tax base to continue funding this project.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

Have an independent Senate review board which helps appoint Independent Senators of all stripes to help give input on public policy.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

No, but there should be fines for those who spread misinformation and violate election law and rules.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Yes, the CBC is an integral part of our society, and encourages good programming of what's happening in our backyard.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

There should be laws to make sure that misinformation can be targeted and taken down. But there should also be changes to curriculums, such as funding of langua…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

Yes, as it can be a release valve for workers to express frustrations, but there also needs to be a labour court or back to work legislation if the strike gets…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Do you support a national daycare policy?

For a national policy, it would mostly be standards for each province to make sure that there are goals met for every child in terms of funding and care.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Yes. We've seen a lot of success with moving towards more options for indigenous governments and removing a lot of the Indian Act away from it. We can continue…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

It can do good, but there has to be the infrastructure there to make sure that it's a success, such as treatment and transitional housing, but also safe injecti…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Ideally, it should be allowed but it depends on the circumstances of each case and what the verdict was.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

No, it would be much better to tie funding to different issues in the census, as well as other statistics such as crime, that way it would be better tailored to…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Yes. It's an essential form of non-GHG emitting energy, and can be an essential part of the low carbon economy for not just Canada but for other nations as well…

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

That's against the constitution to discriminate on religion, and would be a huge reversal from the history of a move to a more progressive immigration system, a…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

It's always a delicate balance. If we get too tough, we risk turning away people who are fleeing brutal conflict, but if we're too lenient, we let in more than…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

Focus on hiring well-rounded, educated and skilled people of different backgrounds to create a better workplace.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Have more support for teachers, and hire well-educated and well-rounded people from all backgrounds.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

Invest in arts and culture and the liberal arts to encourage experiences of different backgrounds, as well as mental health support to students. It should be a…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Yes, but that could also be used to address barriers of entry for women as well, such as harassment, racism and sexism.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Depends on the different circumstances and what they call for. Not every economic recession or crisis can be solved the exact same way.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Yes, a portion of it with provincial funding added on to it as well, as it is in the realm of education.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

A mix of both, rather than just one or the other. Depends on the relationship with management, leadership, and other factors.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

It really depends. There could be legally binding agreements that we have with other nations which could get in the way, as well as cause trouble for the tax st…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

There are agreements, as well as other things we have signed which might get in the way of this, but we should have a progressive tax system depending on differ…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

Have student loans reformed, with zero interest and a pause on loans for different income brackets, as well as potential forgiveness if they have paid a signifi…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Depends on what you mean by non-residents, as asylum seekers/refugees, consulates/diplomats and ambassadors, as well as NGOs, and so forth could all be seen as…

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

There should be CMHC mortgage loans that provide stability to lower incomes, and help them afford a house alongside other Canadian home owners.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

Yes, as they can help spread awareness about different health initiatives and create an informed populace, and help a lot of prevention and open up a larger dis…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Yes, as there are other powers such as China and Russia who contribute to it, and we should call for necessary reforms.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Yes, but do it through power of mandating it for air, train transit, and across borders, as well as attached to funding in the Canada Health Act.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

Have a discussion with provinces and territories, and come up with goals to address in the future years of the healthcare system to adapt it to the future.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Have a greater discussion with the provinces and territories to discuss how it should be rolled out, and build off of that.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

No, we don't need it for now. It's not World War I or II, thankfully. Nor are we in a conflict zone with an aggressive power.

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@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Only influence through economic, diplomatic, military or other solutions, but not through democracy.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

We should have goals and priorities laid out, such as replacing our aging fleets of air force, tanks, ships and submarines, as well as tackling racism, harassme…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

Canada was one of the founding members of the UN, and we need to keep being there and have our influence to advance important causes throughout the world.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Yes, but it depends on the needs of each community, and if that money could be better spent on infrastructur

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Yes, we can have a part, but also encourage developers, as well as companies to also build and maintain their own infrastructure too.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Ideally yes, but create a board to approve or disapprove projects based on how they might impact different species, and the local environment and natural resour…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?

Yes. But, we should consult with provinces to tighten environmental protection and oversight to also protect our waters, as industry runoff and pollution cause…

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Absolutely. We should also make sure that there is infrastructure, as well as investment in manufacturing and energy resource plants to make them too.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Have it as a guideline for public policy to find solutions that work and can accomplish goals of the Paris Agreement.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

We can certainly help with grants in the national interest, to expand renewable energy and make it more accessible for businesses.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

It depends. Disposables can be for a legitimately good reason, such as for public health and safety, and not everything can or should be reused.

@9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia answered…12mos12MO

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

Yes, we should impose regulations, but we should also make sure that they don't have a negative effect. There's also market based incentives of carbon taxation…

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