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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, 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?

B>B Personal answerNo

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, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Education › University Tuition

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and the government should provide free university education

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

B>B Personal answerYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Education › International Students

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

B>B Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

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, but make the process easier for skilled workers

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

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, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

B>B 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?

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

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

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

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and forgive all student load debt

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

B>B Personal answerNo

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

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

B>B Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

B>B Personal answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

B>B Personal answerYes, if the landowners are fairly compensated

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

B>B Personal answerYes

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 Environment › Animal Testing

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

B>B Personal answerNo, falling interest rates are already draining elderly pension payouts

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 answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Housing › Green Spaces

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but not in heavily populated areas

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

B>B Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Housing › Affordable Housing

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

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

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

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

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

B>B Personal answerHelp

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

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

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and exceed the guidelines and be the world leader in environmental standards

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

B>B Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

B>B Personal answerYes

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

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

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

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

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

B>B Personal answerNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

B>B Personal answerYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

B>B Personal answerNo, keep the current “first past the post” system

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

B>B Personal answerNationalize

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

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

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Small Business Funding

Should the government increase funding for small businesses?

B>B Personal answerYes, but funding should come from large corporations instead of taxpayers

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

B>B Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

B>B Personal answerProvincial

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, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

B>B Personal answerYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy › NAFTA

Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

B>B Personal answerYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

B>B Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

B>B Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

B>B Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

B>B Personal answerNo, the bill is too vague on the issues of scope, oversight, and accountability

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

B>B Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

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

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

B>B Personal answerYes, for government workers but not for politicians

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

B>B Personal answerNo, transfer them to under crowded prisons instead

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

B>B Personal answerYes, income splitting provides tax fairness

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

B>B Personal answerElect, Senators that are elected are less prone to corruption

the Economy › Employment Insurance

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo, higher premiums would encourage businesses to hire fewer workers and negatively affect the economy

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

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

National Security › National Identification System

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

B>B Personal answerYes, but divest over time after 'repayment' is obtained.

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

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

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

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

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 answerNo, provide incentives instead of penalties to create fuel alternatives

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only to assist and not replace human decision making

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

B>B Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

B>B Personal answerYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

B>B Personal answerYes, the information is vital for economists, scientists, statisticians, and the government to accurately make important policy decisions

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and all software and algorithms should be open source

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

B>B Personal answerNo, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

B>B Personal answerNo, and underprivileged citizens deserve the same financial opportunities and services that traditional banks offer the wealthy

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 answerNo

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Venezuela Sanctions

Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Aluminum Quotas

Should Canada put quotas on its aluminum exports?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only on countries that put quotas on us

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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 the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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 the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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 the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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 increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

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

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

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

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 drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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

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

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

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

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

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

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Should old age pensions be increased?

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

Do you support a national daycare policy?

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

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

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