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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

r>r Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

r>r Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

r>r Personal answerNo

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

r>r Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

r>r Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

r>r Personal answerYes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health Funding

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

r>r Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

r>r Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

r>r Personal answerNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Social › Gender Transition

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

r>r Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Identity

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

r>r Personal answerYes

the Economy › Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

r>r Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

r>r Personal answerNo, keep the current tax structure

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

r>r Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

r>r Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Education › University Tuition

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

r>r Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

r>r Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

r>r Personal answerYes

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?

r>r Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

r>r Personal answerNo

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

r>r Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

r>r Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

r>r Personal answerYes

Education › International Students

Should low income international students be provided with a free education?

r>r Personal answerNo, but the cost of education should be drastically reduced for everyone

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

r>r Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

r>r Personal answerMore

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

r>r Personal answerYes, strictly screen immigrants for criminal backgrounds

Social › Niqāb

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

r>r Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

r>r Personal answerProvincial, but with federal funding and regulated standards

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

r>r Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

r>r Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

r>r Personal answerYes

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)?

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

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

r>r Personal answerYes

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

r>r Personal answerYes, but only for low income students

Technology › Data Privacy

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

r>r Personal answerYes

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?

r>r Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

r>r Personal answerYes

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

r>r Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

r>r Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

r>r Personal answerNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

r>r Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

r>r Personal answerNo

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?

r>r Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

r>r Personal answerIncrease

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

r>r Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

r>r Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

r>r Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

r>r Personal answerNo

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

r>r Personal answerYes

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

r>r Personal answerNo

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

r>r Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

r>r Personal answerYes

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?

r>r Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

r>r Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

r>r Personal answerNo

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

r>r Personal answerYes, and the government should limit the number of homes that can be bought by a single person or corporation

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

r>r Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

r>r Personal answerYes

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

r>r Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

r>r Personal answerNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

r>r Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

r>r Personal answerYes

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

r>r Personal answerNeither, maintain the current amount

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

r>r Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

r>r Personal answerNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

r>r Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

r>r Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

r>r Personal answerNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

r>r Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?

r>r Personal answerPrivatize, but increase environmental and regulatory oversight for price control

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

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

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

r>r Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

r>r Personal answerDecrease

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

r>r Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

r>r Personal answerYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

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?

r>r Personal answerYes

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

r>r Personal answerFederal

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

r>r Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

r>r Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

r>r Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

r>r Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

r>r Personal answerIncrease

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

r>r Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?

r>r Personal answerNo, the bill is too vague on the issues of scope, oversight, and accountability

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

r>r Personal answerNo, only when the advice was proven to harm the patient

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

r>r Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

r>r Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

r>r Personal answerNo, it is bad for health

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

r>r Personal answerThey should do both work on the existing one and try to build new where required (only) to improve the transportation experience

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

r>r Personal answerYes, and increase taxes and regulation of the fossil fuel industry

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

r>r Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

r>r Personal answerIf they show relevant content then no but if it has misleading information then surely yes.

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

r>r Personal answerElect, Senators that are elected are less prone to corruption

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

r>r Personal answerYES, but only if research is not harming the environment.

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

r>r Personal answerYes

Education › University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

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

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

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

Science › CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

r>r Personal answerI don't support genetic modification

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

r>r Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

r>r Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

r>r Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

r>r Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

r>r Personal answerYes, the information is vital for economists, scientists, statisticians, and the government to accurately make important policy decisions

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

r>r Personal answerif the company has data from/about the local population then it should be mandatory for ensuring public safety and rights.

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)?

r>r Personal answercheck the reason and authenticate it properly

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

r>r Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Copyright

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?

r>r Personal answerYes, locks are critical to protecting artist's revenues

the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

r>r Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?

r>r Personal answerNo, and decrease funding

Transportation › Commercial Drones

Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?

r>r Personal answerNo

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

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?

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

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

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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?

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should low income international students be provided with a free education?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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 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 military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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 foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

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

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

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?

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

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

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

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

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

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

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

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

Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

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

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 schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?