@B522LPW

Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada

Should Canada become part of the United States?

g>g Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

g>g Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

g>g Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Social › Gender Transition

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

g>g Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

g>g Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

g>g Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

g>g Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

g>g Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

g>g Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

g>g Personal answerYes, assuming checks and balances are in place

Education › University Tuition

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

g>g Personal answerNo

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?

g>g Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

g>g Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

g>g Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

g>g Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

g>g Personal answerYes

Education › International Students

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

g>g Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

g>g Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

g>g Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

g>g Personal answerMore, and privatize the entire healthcare industry

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

g>g Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

g>g Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

g>g Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

g>g Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

g>g Personal answerYes

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

g>g Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

g>g Personal answerYes

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

g>g Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

g>g Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

g>g Personal answerNo

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

g>g Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

g>g Personal answerYes, but encourage stay-at-home parenting

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

g>g 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?

g>g Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

g>g Personal answerNo

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

g>g Personal answerNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

g>g Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

g>g Personal answerNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

g>g Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

g>g Personal answerNo

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

g>g Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

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

g>g Personal answerYes

the Environment › Freshwater Research

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

g>g Personal answerYes, but the $1 billion budget is too high

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

g>g Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

g>g Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

g>g Personal answerYes, but only in designated areas

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

g>g Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

g>g Personal answerNo, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes

Housing › Green Spaces

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

g>g Personal answerNo

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

g>g Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

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

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

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

g>g 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?

g>g Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

g>g Personal answerNo, transportation services should be left to the private sector

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

g>g Personal answerYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

g>g Personal answerHurt

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

g>g Personal answerYes

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

g>g Personal answerYes

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

g>g 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?

g>g Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

g>g Personal answerNo

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

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

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

g>g Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

g>g Personal answerNo

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

g>g Personal answerYes

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

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

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

g>g Personal answerYes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

g>g Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

g>g Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

g>g Personal answerPrivatize

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

g>g Personal answerNo

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

g>g Personal answerYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

g>g Personal answerYes, and the tax should be at least 20%

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

g>g Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

g>g Personal answerDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

g>g Personal answerYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

g>g Personal answerNo

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

g>g Personal answerProvincial, the federal government should not have a role in education

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

g>g Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

g>g Personal answerIncrease

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

g>g Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

g>g Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

g>g Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

g>g Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

g>g Personal answerYes

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

g>g Personal answerNo, and decrease funding

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

g>g Personal answerYes, and increase taxes and regulation of the fossil fuel industry

Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines

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

g>g Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

g>g Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

g>g Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

g>g Personal answerYes

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

g>g 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?

g>g 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?

g>g Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

g>g Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

g>g Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

g>g Personal answerNo

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

g>g 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?

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

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

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

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?

g>g Personal answerNo

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

g>g Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

g>g Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

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

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

g>g Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

g>g Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

g>g 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?

g>g 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?

g>g Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

g>g Personal answerYes, if it was easier to complete online

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

g>g Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

g>g Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

g>g Personal answerNo

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

g>g Personal answerYes

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

g>g 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?

g>g Personal answerNo

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Topics

Should Canada become part of the United States?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

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

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

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?

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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?

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

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

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

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