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@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Money should be allocated to developing efficient and reliable public transport first. Many Canadians living in major cities outside of Ontario, BC, and Quebec…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Using machine learning technology in the context of cyber defence/crime makes sense, provided that the program generates 'alerts' to be reviewed by a human, and…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
No, facial recognition and profiling technologies have already been shown to be unreliable by being prone to false positives and biased if trained by a human (b…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Yes, but instil curfews, check ins with parole officers, or use of ankle monitors (depending on the crime and risk of reoffending while on conditional release).…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Yes, but for non-violent calls. Funding should also be allocated to provide police with more in-depth training on crisis intervention and trauma-informed de-esc…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Private businesses should be allowed to decide for themselves, provided that there isn't an active pandemic that poses a significant threat to public health. Un…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Yes, provided that the federal government incentivizes provincial governments to invest more into mental health/rehabilitation services
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Increase to meet NATO's spending target, especially considering rising tensions with foreign adversaries and our sovereignty is being threatened by the U.s.
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Yes, by offering restructured loans. Financial support provided by the government should be subject to low-interest repayment after five years
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Maintain tax rates for corporations who create jobs for Canadians. Corporations who outsource work to other countries for cheap labour should pay higher taxes s…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?
Yes, limited to three terms under our current system since Ontario and Quebec voters have the most power in determining the outcome of the election. If under a…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Voters should be allowed to vote starting at 16, provided that they pass a test demonstrating a good understanding of politics, as they will not have yet comple…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
I think that it would be better to focus on promoting transparency and standardizing diversity/unconscious bias training to ensure that the hiring process not i…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
I support genetic testing for the purpose of empowering patients to make decisions better-informed decisions regarding their health and bodily autonomy. I would…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Yes; politically-motivated misinformation/fraud from foreign adversaries is far too prevalent and not well regulated. As well, social media companies should not…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
maintain current funding along with assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
decriminalize the individual use of certain drugs, invest more into rehabilitation services, and raise punishments for those producing drugs for the purposes of…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Yes, and the government should provide optional subsidized courses for individuals to learn more about Canada's language, history, and government in a structure…
@B3HJK9R
from Manitoba
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Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Immigrants should have some knowledge in at least one of the two national languages, and the government should provide free or subsidized language learning cour…
