@B53TK73

Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada

Should Canada become part of the United States?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

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, 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?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Social › Gender Identity

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

B>B Personal answerNo, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

B>B Personal answerYes

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 answerYes

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 answerNo

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Education › University Tuition

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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 answerNo

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

B>B Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

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 answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

B>B Personal answerLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

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

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerYes, for businesses with excessive carbon emissions.

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

B>B Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

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

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

B>B Personal answerNo, but reduce interest rates

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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 answerNo, I would prefer term limits instead

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 › Criminal Politicians

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

B>B Personal answerYes, but I don't agree with how the funds are currently allocated

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 answerNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

B>B Personal answerDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

B>B Personal answerNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

B>B Personal answerNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

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 answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

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

B>B 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?

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

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

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

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

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 answerNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › Affordable Housing

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

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

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

B>B Personal answerYes, but with strict accountability.

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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 answerYes, and the government should limit the number of homes that can be bought by a single person or corporation

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

B>B Personal answerYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

B>B Personal answerHelp

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, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

B>B Personal answerMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

B>B Personal answerNo

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

B>B Personal answerNeither, maintain the current amount

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination

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

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

B>B Personal answerYes

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

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

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, but only for non-essential services

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

B>B Personal answerNo

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

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

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

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

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 › High density residential buildings

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

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 answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

B>B Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

B>B Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

B>B Personal answerNo, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

B>B Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

B>B Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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, it is a slippery slope towards a police state

Social › Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

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 answerNo

Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

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

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 answerNo

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

B>B Personal answerElect

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Pension Premiums

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

B>B Personal 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 answerNo

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

B>B Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerNo, only if there are serious allegations of harm or misconduct

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

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

the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

B>B 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?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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 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 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 federal government subsidize universal child care?

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

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

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 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?

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

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 Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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?