@ALcubbybear88

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

A>A 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?

A>A Personal answerNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

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

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

A>A Personal answerNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

A>A Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

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

Education › University Tuition

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

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

Healthcare › Mental Health Funding

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

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

Social › Gender Transition

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but with parental permission

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

A>A Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

A>A Personal answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

A>A Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

A>A Personal answerYes, but immediately after frontline workers, elderly, and those at higher risk than me receive it

Social › Euthanasia

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

A>A Personal answerNo, criminalize this practice and increase funding for hospice services instead.

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but require them to undergo Sex Reassignment Surgery and hormone test before they can compete

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

A>A Personal answerNo, we cannot afford to add this at the moment

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

A>A Personal answerYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

A>A Personal answerLower

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?

A>A Personal answerYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

A>A Personal answerNo, any use of the death penalty at any level of government is a clear violation of the 8th amendment and the death penalty should be abolished at all levels of government for all crimes in the U.S.

Education › International Students

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but only through scholarships

Social › Niqāb

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

A>A Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

A>A Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

A>A Personal answerMore, and end government subsidies

Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

A>A Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

A>A Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

A>A Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

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

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

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

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

A>A Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

A>A Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Technology › Data Privacy

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

A>A Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

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?

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

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

A>A Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

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?

A>A Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

A>A Personal answerYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

A>A Personal answerNO, Absolutely NOT, any use of the Death Penalty violates The Ten Commandments

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

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

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

A>A Personal answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

A>A Personal answerYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

A>A Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

A>A Personal answerYes, but everyone should still wear a mask

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?

A>A Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

A>A Personal answerNo, switch to an instant runoff system

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

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

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

A>A Personal answerYes, this is a well planned project that will provide significant social and economic benefits to the region

the Environment › Freshwater Research

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

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

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

A>A Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

A>A Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

A>A Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

A>A Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

A>A Personal answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

A>A Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

A>A Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

A>A Personal answerNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

A>A Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

A>A Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only for medical use

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

A>A Personal answerYes, and limited to two terms

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

A>A Personal answerYes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

A>A Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

A>A Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

A>A Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

A>A Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

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

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

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

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

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

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

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

A>A Personal answerBoth equally

the Economy › Government Spending

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

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

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Foreign Policy › Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

A>A Personal answerLet each province decide

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

A>A Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

A>A Personal answerYes

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

A>A Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

A>A Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Housing › Green Spaces

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

A>A Personal answerDecrease

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › NAFTA

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

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

A>A Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

A>A Personal answerNo, only when the advice was proven to harm the patient

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but also expand options that also include hydrogen and solar and also upgrade our electric grid system.

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

A>A Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

A>A Personal answerAbolish, the recent corruption scandals have proven that any unelected body of government is detrimental towards democracy

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

A>A Personal answerNo, and eliminate funding

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

A>A Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

A>A 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?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

A>A Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

A>A Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

A>A Personal answerYes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency

the Economy › State Ownership

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

A>A Personal answerNo, this impedes technological progress due to competition being stifled

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

A>A Personal answerNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

A>A Personal answerNo, but increase incentives for automakers to increase the production of hybrids, electric, hydrogen, solar, and ethanol powered vehicles

the Economy › Pension Premiums

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

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

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

A>A 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?

A>A Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

A>A Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

A>A Personal answerNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

A>A Personal answerYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Education › University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

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

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

A>A Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

A>A Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

A>A Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

A>A 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?

A>A Personal answerNo

National Security › Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

A>A Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

A>A 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?

A>A Personal answerNo, and ban digital wallets that do not contain backdoor access for government agencies

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

A>A Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

A>A Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

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

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

A>A Personal answerNo, and decrease funding

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

A>A 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?

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Venezuela Sanctions

Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?

A>A Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

A>A Personal answerYes

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Topics

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 gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

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

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

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

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

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

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

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

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

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

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

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?