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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

B>B Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Social › Gender Transition

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

B>B Personal answerYes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government and with parental permission

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

B>B Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social › Gender Identity

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

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

the Economy › Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

B>B Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

B>B Personal answerNo, only increase taxes on corporations when hiring out-of-country people as opposed to Canadians.

Housing › Rent Control

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

B>B 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?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

B>B Personal answerYes, and lower taxes on the corporations employing these people.

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

B>B Personal answerSomewhat yes, depending on how it's implemented.

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

B>B Personal answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

B>B Personal answerBoth ways. Penalize companies for outsourcing labour to foreign countries over hiring Canadians through higher taxes, lower them for companies who hire Canadians.

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

B>B Personal answerGive us the option for private healthcare, keep public healthcare around and add incentives to work in the public sector.

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

B>B Personal answerMaybe. We need more conclusive research before acting on it through policy.

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerNo, the current government is over-regulating businesses. They should provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead.

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

B>B Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

B>B Personal answerNo, we can't afford it.

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

B>B Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a violent or sexual crime. They should also have to have finished serving their sentence.

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

B>B Personal answerNo, they should be integrated into our society as citizens

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

B>B Personal answerYes, if we can do it smartly and safely, similarly to some of the European nations which have done it.

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?

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

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

B>B Personal answerYes, if the landowners are fairly compensated

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

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

B>B Personal answerNo, unless they intend to rent it out or have already purchased another home in Canada.

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

B>B Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Environment › Freshwater Research

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

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

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

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

B>B Personal answerNo, we don't have the time, money, or enough housing to worry about stuff like this right now.

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

B>B Personal answerNo, Ukraine should rely on their own resources to defend themselves

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

B>B Personal answerNo, we need to mind our own business.

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

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?

B>B Personal answerNo, and bring back plastic straws

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

B>B Personal answerNo changes needed

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

B>B Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

B>B Personal answerYes, as long as they're contributing to society through work and taxes at a younger age they should be able to vote for what happens in their society.

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

B>B Personal answerNo, it's too late.

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

B>B Personal answerNo, we shouldn't disincentivize building businesses.

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

B>B Personal answerInside of major cities, yes. Otherwise, no.

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

B>B Personal answerYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and the tax should be at least 30%, if not more.

the Economy › Small Business Funding

Should the government increase funding for small businesses?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only during COVID

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

B>B Personal answerDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

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

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if it is a private company

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

B>B Personal answerYes, if it leads to better, faster services and can link our country together well (i.e. high speed rail)

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

B>B Personal answerNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

B>B 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?

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

B>B Personal answerNo, because those are American multinational countries that we have no control over. We cannot do it even if we wanted to.

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

B>B Personal answerYes, if the Gaza strip becomes independent and nothing else.

the Economy › Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

B>B Personal answerYes, income splitting provides tax fairness

the Economy › Pension Premiums

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

B>B Personal answerRegardless, allow employees the option to contribute an additional 5%-10%

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

National Security › National Identification System

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

B>B Personal answerNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

the Economy › State Ownership

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

B>B Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

B>B Personal answerNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

B>B Personal answerYes, as long as they aren't tax-payer funded in the slightest.

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

B>B Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

B>B Personal answerNo, this is incredibly stupid and will only lead to exploits and data theft by criminals.

the Economy › Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

B>B Personal answerNo, and I don’t understand the concept of decentralized finance

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

B>B Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

B>B 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)?

B>B Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

B>B Personal answerNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Aluminum Quotas

Should Canada put quotas on its aluminum exports?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only on countries that put quotas on us

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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 incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

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 immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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 the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

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

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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 welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

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

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

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

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

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

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should old age pensions be increased?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

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

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

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

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

Should the government increase funding for small businesses?

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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