@B4SRCFB

Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada

Should Canada become part of the United States?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

BC>BC Personal answerYes and also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, cover the overall prescription costs but have the patient pay the pharmacy dispensing costs

Healthcare › Mental Health Funding

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and increase funding for research into the causes of mental illness

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and do not privatize any services

Social › Gender Transition

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Social › Gender Identity

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Housing › Rent Control

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

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

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

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

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, recent tuition increases at universities across the country are too high and need to be capped

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

BC>BC Personal answerRegardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Education › International Students

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo, but the cost of education should be drastically reduced for everyone

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but only for the lowest tax bracket and funded by resource revenue rather than taxpayers.

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

BC>BC Personal answerLess, and provide more government funding

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, preservation of our forests outweighs the economic benefits

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

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

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and regularly review recent immigrants to ensure they have become productive citizens

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Social › Niqāb

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, through a neutral section of Government made up of dedicated fact-checkers with no political affiliation or bias. Social media companies need to be held accountable for spreading misinformation, but a lot of the misinformation is regarding the Government so the party in power should not be directly responsible for regulating them.

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Technology › Data Privacy

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

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

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, only a temporary ban with a rapid improvement in security

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo, but it should be incentivized by the Government

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, aboriginals should be further compensated for their hardships and use of resources

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce current sentences for those already serving time AND increase punishment for dealers

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?

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

BC>BC Personal answerIncrease, but only for fields that have statistics proving the variance in demand vs supply

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo, do not build the pipeline but allow oil production in the tar sands

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but only if it is their primary residence

the Environment › Freshwater Research

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

BC>BC 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?

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

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo, but create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Housing › Green Spaces

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, not until all the Aboriginal bands this project affects agree to it

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of farmland and green space

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

BC>BC Personal answerHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

BC>BC Personal answerAdditional funding should go towards accessible and affordable housing and mental health support

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, as long as they cut all economic and military support from Canada

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

BC>BC Personal answerNeither, replace it with a work VISA program

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, but establish a labour court to preempt and mediate strikes

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and implement a PISA (personal investment security account) system

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but all parties should receive the same amount, spending should be transparent, and funding from additional sources should be banned.

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

BC>BC Personal answerPrivatize, but increase environmental and regulatory oversight for price control

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and the tax should be at least 5%

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

BC>BC Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

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?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, fund awareness and labels about the dangers of these products instead

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

BC>BC Personal answerIncrease

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo, it is a slippery slope towards a police state

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Social › Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and lower the cap to 50%

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

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

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but with a buffer state in between their borders that is occupied by a global military force to protect against further conflict

Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

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

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and also invest in high speed rail and public transportation

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

the Economy › Pension Premiums

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

BC>BC Personal answerYes but decrease the amount of sanctuary cities.

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

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

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

BC>BC 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?

BC>BC Personal answerNo, provide incentives instead of penalties to create fuel alternatives

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

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?

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

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

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)?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes, the government should screen cryptocurrencies before circulation to ensure legitimate value and exchange rates

Domestic Policy › Copyright

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Venezuela Sanctions

Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?

BC>BC Personal answerNo

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

BC>BC Personal answerYes

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

BC>BC Personal answerYes

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?

BC>BC Personal answerYes, but only if the sales price is high enough to justify it as an investment

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Topics

Should Canada become part of the United States?

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 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?

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?

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 hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

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

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 immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

Should 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?

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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

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

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

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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 the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

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

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

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