@B4PTXPN

Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada

Should Canada become part of the United States?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

B>B Personal answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

B>B Personal answerYes

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

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

B>B Personal answerNo

Education › University Tuition

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

B>B Personal answerNo

Education › International Students

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

B>B Personal answerMaintain the current rate

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

B>B Personal answerI am satisfied with the current system

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

B>B Personal answerProvincial

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

B>B Personal answerNo

Technology › Data Privacy

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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 the crime was not violent

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

B>B Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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 Environment › Fracking

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

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

Housing › Affordable Housing

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and limited to three terms

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

B>B Personal answerHelp

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

B>B Personal answeryes, but they take their share of debt, cut from all Canada support, and deal fairly with First Nations groups

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

B>B Personal answerFewer

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

B>B Personal answerNeither, maintain the current amount

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, but the problem is they have to be real and fair charges.

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

B>B Personal answerNationalize

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

B>B Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

B>B Personal answerDecrease

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 answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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?

B>B Personal answerNo

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

B>B Personal answerProvincial

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

B>B Personal answerNo

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

B>B Personal answerIncrease

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

B>B Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

B>B Personal answerAbolish

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

B>B Personal answerNo

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

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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 answerNo

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

B>B Personal answerNo

National Security › National Identification System

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

B>B Personal answerWe have sufficient ID's. They just need to be properly enforced

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

B>B Personal answerNo

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

B>B Personal answerYes

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?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

B>B Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

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

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

B>B Personal answerYes, but it should only be required every 5 years

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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerNo, and the government has no right to interfere with private intellectual property

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 answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and ban the use of crytocurrencies

Domestic Policy › Copyright

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

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Topics

Should Canada become part of the United States?

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 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 the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

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

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 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 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?

Do you support the death penalty?

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 eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

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 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 federal government subsidize universal child care?

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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 Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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?

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

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 the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

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

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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

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