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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

9>9 Personal answerPro-choice. The government nor anyone other than the individuals involved have no right to ban it.

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

9>9 Personal answerIf they have become citizens, then they do their time and return as any citizen. If they have yet to become citizens, then yes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country. Persons entering the country illegally, should be handled on a case by case basis to determine intent and if not malicious, they could be considered for immigration, if any degree of nefariousness is found, they should be deported if it is safe for them to return to their country.

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

9>9 Personal answerThis was supposed to be a Canadian quiz. Why are the references about US incidents? I believe that our gun purchasing laws are sufficient. It is the illegal purchasing that needs to be policed better. Stopping illegal weapons entering the country would be a better starting point.

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

9>9 Personal answerLess

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Social › Niqāb

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but the process should be easier for skilled workers with strict screening for criminal backgrounds to keep serious and violent criminals out. Immigrants should be encouraged to become productive citizens with consideration to their individual circumstances. They should be directed to where they can get language education and provided assistance if required. The process for refugees should be made easier.

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, but reduce interest rates

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, with carbon tax funds.

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

9>9 Personal answerFunding could be increased for aboriginals in remote locations. Funding could be decreased for aboriginals closer to urban locations with an effort to integrate them into our society as citizens to a point where it could be phased out. Accounting for the funding needs to be conducted as if there is no accounting, the funds may be misused to the point of not being used as intended. Aboriginal education, training and social programs should be at par with the rest of the country.

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

9>9 Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

9>9 Personal answerWe should look within for people to fill these positions first. Find people with potential and promote training for citizens to fill these roles rather than staying unemployed. Fair wages for fair work. Companies that are willing to train citizens rather than hire immigrants at a low cost could get higher government ratings and media promotion benefits.

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

9>9 Personal answerYes but only for short terms and with health and safety guidelines. After the short term, they, with government assistance, must find other solutions.

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?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

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

9>9 Personal answerThe government should promote and subsidize or pay for the building of low rent, simple accommodations, for immigrants, foreign students and the homeless. If fully government funded, these accommodations would have to be monitored for compliance to health and safety and the residents would have to have a plan to move out to private residences in an agreed to timeline dependent on their individual situations.

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

9>9 Personal answerI would consider 25 years a better benchmark for a parole hearing for these prisoners.

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

9>9 Personal answerAside from the term "military grade equipment" being a poor example, looking at the poor condition of much of our "military grade equipment". Considering the wide array of military equipment, this question needs to be more specific, i.e., body armour = yes, small arms, i.e. pistols, small caliber (5.56 or 7.62) rifles = yes, machine guns = only as a serious back up for extreme situations, fragmentation grenades = no, smoke grenades = yes, any larger weapons = no, armoured vehicles = only for extreme situations, cannons and tanks = no.

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

9>9 Personal answerIncreased funding for public safety and community support initiatives should not come solely from the police department budget. There are plenty of other areas that funds could be drawn from as well as some from the police.

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

9>9 Personal answerDrastically reduce the benefits and salaries of government officials, and increase taxes on large multinational corporations.

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

9>9 Personal answerYes but ensure that the regulations are not excessive and therefore do not limit or hinder innovation and advancement.

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

9>9 Personal answerNationalize

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

9>9 Personal answerDecrease

Science › Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

9>9 Personal answerProvincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistency

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

9>9 Personal answerIncrease

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but better define and tighten the scope, and increase the oversight and accountability.

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

9>9 Personal answerAll public buses and trains should run on hydrogen power, not hydrogen electric but purely hydrogen combustion.

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

9>9 Personal answerNo, and education should not be privatized

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

9>9 Personal answerThe government should regulate CRISPR with an eye to not regulating to the point of stifling innovation and scientific progress.

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

9>9 Personal answerSemi-autonomous drones would be acceptable, i.e., no serious action without human approval. Cyber defense in order to provide warnings, alerts, blocking and locking out to wait for human action would be acceptable. Decision-making should be left to humans but AI can provide all relevant information so as to allow for a well informed decision. Humans should retain control in all cases.

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerTransparency should be expected but only so far as to ensure fair practices and the prevention of abuse. The government "watchdogs" would have to be regulated and all information considered classified and not for public viewing.

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

9>9 Personal answerLet private industry develop at whatever pace they want but the government should definitely regulate the deployment of autonomous vehicles.

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

9>9 Personal answerYes but with serious privacy regulations and robust tracking to ensure they are being used within the regulations.

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What is your stance on abortion?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

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

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

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

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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 the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

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

Do you support a national daycare policy?

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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

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

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

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

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

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Do you support independent schools?

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

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

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

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

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

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

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

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

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

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