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@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
This requires a more nuanced approach: A criteria should be developed that jobs/positions must meet to enable employers to only compensate someone with minimum…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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12mos
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Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Both - Lower them for corporations that contribute to federal policy and national social values (eg, production of green energy); raise them for corporations th…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Do you support a universal basic income program?
Yes, but through the provision of free and universal access to high quality secondary and pos-secondary education, health care (including dental and an increase…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should political parties receive money from the government?
Yes, but only a modest amount to equalize campaigning strategies during elections - and ban all private funding / donations.
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Unknown. Pension payments should be calculated to ensure they are adequate to support current and projected needs.
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?
Yes, the CPP employee contribution should be adjusted at pre-determined intervals to ensure there are sufficient funds to meet current and projected needs.
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
No, individuals who do not wish to contribute to private banking profits may choose to manage their finances through a co-operative institution of their choice.
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@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Yes, but renegotiate terms to strike a better balance between accessing goods not available in the current domestic market while protecting domestic manufacturi…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
More, but through a re-design of how social services and funds are delivered, i.e., provide increased free high quality social services but less money.
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
It depends on the union, some are better at advocating for workers' rights and best interests; others are more focused on justifying and funding their own exist…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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12mos
12MO
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Lower them for corporations that contribute to federal policy and national social values (eg, production of green energy); raise them for corporations that do n…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
answered…
12mos
12MO
Do you support a universal basic income program?
No, instead free and universal access to high quality secondary and pos-secondary education, health care (including dental and an increase in preventative healt…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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12mos
12MO
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
No, instead increase taxes on items / behaviours that do not align with federal policies and national social values.
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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12mos
12MO
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
No, instead they should develop criteria that jobs/positions must meet to enable employers to only compensate someone with minimum wage. If the job demands exc…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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12mos
12MO
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Yes, but it should occur in conjunction with the creation of a robust system that provides a balance between reducing the cost to businesses who must access ite…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Yes but not for cosmetics, and it should be made illegal out as soon as an alternative viable method becomes available (regardless on any increased cost to R&D)
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?
No, there are many alternative wood-engineered products that are now available that do not rely on the size/quality of old-growth lumber. Old growth lumber is…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?
Yes, energy sources should be diversified to include both renewable sources, and safe transportation on existing fuel sources. While there needs to be a signif…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?
No, producers of non-renewable energy sources should be taxed to incentivize them to transition to the production of renewable energy sources.
@9GPTJ2D
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?
No, but but only after sufficient alternative resources can be provided as options and wrap around social services are provided in a consistent and equitable ma…
@9GPTJ2D
from British Columbia
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Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
No, but funds should be allocated towards building federal, provincial, and municipal governance structures and systems that continue to support decolonization…
