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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-choice

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health Funding

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

B>B Personal answerPeople should have the right to identify any way they want(who cares - mind your business) but men at birth, should not be allowed to participate in female sports and men identifying as women should not be placed in womens jails(as we saw happen in the US) etc. Nor should they be placed in mens.

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 answerYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › Rent Control

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

B>B Personal answerNo, incentivize the development of new housing instead

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

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

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › University Tuition

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

B>B Personal answerAll education should be free for Canadian Citizens.

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

B>B Personal answerNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Education › International Students

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

B>B Personal answerYes, except for post secondary

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

B>B Personal answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

B>B Personal answerKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

B>B Personal answerLess, and provide more government funding

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

B>B Personal answerYes

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

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

B>B Personal answerFederal

Social › Niqāb

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

B>B Personal answerwhat a stupid question. of course not

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

B>B Personal answerAll education should be free for Canadian Citizens.

Technology › Data Privacy

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only for low income families

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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 answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

B>B Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

B>B Personal answerWhere is this question for violent sex offenders????!!!!!

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

B>B Personal answerYes

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, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

B>B Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

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

B>B Personal answerNo, implement foreign buyer and vacancy taxes instead

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

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

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

B>B Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

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, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes

Housing › Green Spaces

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

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

B>B Personal answerspend the money to remove illegal immigrants and immigrants committing crimes, spend more money on social programs, and stop bringing in immigrants to fill entry level jobs that Canadian kids need.

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

B>B Personal answerYes, but with strict accountability.

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

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 answerYes

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

B>B Personal answerYes, for Canadians, and fix immigration.

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

B>B Personal answerNo, voters should decide how long they stay in office

the Economy › Welfare

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

B>B Personal answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

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 answerYes

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

B>B Personal answerLet the citizens of Quebec vote on it

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations

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

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only for low income families and single parents

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

B>B Personal answerNationalize

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

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

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and the tax should be at least 10%

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

B>B Personal answerDecrease

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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 answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

B>B Personal answerIncrease

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 › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

B>B Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead

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 answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

B>B Personal answerNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Social › Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

B>B Personal answerCounseling may be more appropriate here.

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and nationalise the banks

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

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

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

B>B Personal answerThis is too vague. It depends on the crime.

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

B>B Personal answerNo, batteries are just as harmful to the environment

Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines

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

B>B Personal answerfor certain violations yes, a tiered system would help. a $200 fine for someone making $30,000 is a bigger deterrent more than someone making $300,000.

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

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

the Economy › Pension Premiums

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

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

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

B>B Personal answerWe have SIN #'s , that is a national id system already in place.

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

B>B 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?

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

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

B>B Personal answerNo

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

B>B Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

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 answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

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 answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

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

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

B>B 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?

B>B 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 teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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

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

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

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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 the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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 eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

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

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 Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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

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 welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

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?

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

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?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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?

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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 the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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