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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

BL>BL 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?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, and too many people are abusing the system by making false disability claims

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but only when a high cost threshold is exceeded

Healthcare › Mental Health Funding

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, the problem is implementation not funding

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

BL>BL Personal answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Social › Gender Transition

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, and implement a two tier public/private system

Social › Gender Identity

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

BL>BL Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Education › University Tuition

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, tuition costs should be tied to inflation

Housing › Rent Control

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, preventative dental care is an important aspect of long term health

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?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Education › International Students

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, except for post secondary

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

BL>BL Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

BL>BL Personal answerMore, and end government subsidies

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but only selective logging, no clearcutting, and a plan for regrowth

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

BL>BL 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?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but make the process easier for skilled workers

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

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)?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Technology › Data Privacy

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but only for low income families

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?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but scale back our current involvement

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, instead of monetary funds, we should instead offer assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but only if they are repeated offenders

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

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?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, the pipeline is necessary for the economic future of Canada

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

BL>BL Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, implement foreign buyer and vacancy taxes instead

the Environment › Freshwater Research

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, instead pursue those directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

BL>BL Personal answerNo but increase vacation time

Housing › Green Spaces

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, keep the current “first past the post” system

the Environment › Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Environment › Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

BL>BL Personal answerYes and only on lab grown animals

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Housing › Affordable Housing

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, rebuild or repair existing houses instead

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, this is a well planned project that will provide significant social and economic benefits to the region

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

BL>BL 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?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

BL>BL 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?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, but increase services to help reform mentally ill and struggling homeless people

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

BL>BL 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?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

BL>BL Personal answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, voters should decide how long they stay in office

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, increase sanctions on countries that are the top contributors of global pollution instead

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, as long as they take their share of debt

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

BL>BL Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

BL>BL 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?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

BL>BL Personal answerDecrease, and only allow for industries with a shortage of Canadian workers

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

the Economy › Government Spending

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, reduce the number of government officials instead

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but only for non-essential services

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, but indexed to the rate of inflation

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

BL>BL Personal answerLet each province decide

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, funding should come from their members

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

BL>BL Personal answerNationalize

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes and a balance of other densities of housing

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, only if farmers are allowed to choose which seeds they are to use.

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, and nationalize the industry

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

BL>BL Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, only for severe and deadly diseases.

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?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, we have more important issues that need funding

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

BL>BL Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, for government workers but not for politicians

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, until the frequency and cost to upkeep reaches a certain threshold.

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, we have more important issues that need funding right now

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, only if more competition is necessary

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, but there should be laws that regulate it.

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

BL>BL Personal answerElect, and require members to be non-partisan

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

BL>BL Personal answerYes only if the ai used is held to the highest standard and used where human error is high

the Economy › Pension Premiums

Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, higher premiums could be used to reinvest in the economy and reduce the government's liability to fund payments to seniors

National Security › National Identification System

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

BL>BL 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?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, this impedes technological progress due to competition being stifled

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, the government should invest in planting more trees to capture carbon instead

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, and all federal funding is unconstitutional

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

BL>BL Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, create spaces more suited to other methods of transportation

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

BL>BL 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?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

BL>BL Personal answerYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

BL>BL Personal answerNo, I would prefer a mandatory short form with an optional long form census

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

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)?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

BL>BL Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Venezuela Sanctions

Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

BL>BL Personal answerNo

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

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

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

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 the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

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 single-payer healthcare system?

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 Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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 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 healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

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 government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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 attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

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 drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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 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 the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

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

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

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

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

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 Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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?