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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

B>B Personal answerYes, except for certain medical conditions

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

B>B Personal answerPro-choice

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

B>B Personal answerYes

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 answerYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

B>B Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

B>B Personal answerNo

Education › University Tuition

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

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

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

B>B Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

B>B Personal answerNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Social › Euthanasia

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

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 answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

B>B Personal answerHard question to answer

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

B>B Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

B>B Personal answerYes, for all minors, elders (65+), pregnant women, new mothers, people with physical or mental issues, and involuntary unemployed willing to train and accept job offers and as a replacement for the current welfare system.

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

B>B Personal answerI am satisfied with the current system

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerIf the government increases environmental regulations then some products cannot be made and the people would just complain that the products cost more so whats the point.

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

B>B Personal answeryes as long as they replant

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

B>B Personal answerYes, and regularly review recent immigrants to ensure they have become productive citizens

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

B>B Personal answerProvincial

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

B>B Personal answerNo

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)?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

B>B Personal answerYes

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

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

B>B Personal answerI am uneducated on this issue.

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

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 › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only for "soft drugs" such as Marijuana. Hard drugs such as Methamphetamine and Heroin should be off-limits for everyone's safety, including the users themselves. This should not need explaining.

Healthcare › Safe Haven

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

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

B>B Personal answerIncrease

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

B>B Personal answerIf possible do not put the pipeline through people’s property

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

B>B Personal answerI do not have enough knowledge on this topic to comment.

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

B>B Personal answerI don't feel anyway about this

the Environment › Fracking

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if there is a way to do so without polluting water.

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 answerOnly if no harm comes to the animal

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, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only for those making over $50,000 per year

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

B>B Personal answerYes, to a point. The investment opportunity should exist, but the majority of funding should be provided by the transit service provider.

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

B>B Personal answerI think the pipeline needs to be built, but instead of the people who are for it and the people who are opposed to it working against each other, we should be working together to ensure that the pipeline can be built and still be environmental friendly. Also, the Aboriginal bands should all agree before we go forward.

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

B>B Personal answerYes, however the facts must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt to prevent sabotage.

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

B>B Personal answerDepends on the severity of the crime, whether it had motives or not, links to the victim and other circumstances can affect when they can apply for parole hearing

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

B>B Personal answeryes when they become a Canadian citizen

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but the donations should be publicly disclosed

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

B>B Personal answerI'm not informed enough to form a full opinion

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

B>B Personal answerI'm not sure

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

B>B Personal answeri don’t know

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

B>B Personal answerI don't really have a stance.

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

B>B Personal answerI do not have knowledge of this question

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

B>B Personal answerMore

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

B>B Personal answerQuebec can leave if they really want to leave. But they'd never be able to support themselves as a country, even if they could their Per Capita GDP would be terrible. Also, imagine trying to trade with P.E.I., Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Newfoundland citizens trying to drive from home to Alberta would have to bring their passports and be stamped twice.

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

B>B Personal answerNo, it should be raised

the Economy › Government Spending

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

B>B Personal answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

B>B Personal answerYes

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

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

B>B Personal answerYes, for Canadian citizens that have spent their lives working in Canada earning their pension. Not for foreigners who immigrate to Canada and don´t work for their whole life, saving money, earning the pension.

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

B>B Personal answerNo, we have other costs to consider

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

B>B Personal answerLet each province decide

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

B>B Personal answerNationalize

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

B>B Personal answerNo, everyone deserves privacy, but any criminal records should be public.

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

B>B Personal answerNo, first offence should result in a mandatory rehabilitation program, further offences result in jailtime

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

B>B Personal answerYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

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

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

B>B Personal answerIncrease

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 answerDon't have all the facts to make an informed decision.

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

B>B Personal answeri dont kn ow

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

B>B Personal answeryes, but only after their sentence is done.

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

B>B Personal answerNo, but tax the bonuses

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 › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

B>B Personal answerNo

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 answerDepending on the severity and occurrence of the non-violent crime. Individual must be deemed a non-violent, low risk criminal & undergo psychological assessment before being released. Once released, individual must continue therapy, weekly check-ins & community service.

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

B>B Personal answerElect, but indirectly by provincial legislatures to ensure provincial voices are reflected in federal policy (i.e. Austria, India)

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

B>B Personal answerNo

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 › Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

B>B Personal answerYes, income splitting provides tax fairness

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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 answerI cannot make an educated decision about this right now

the Economy › Tariffs

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

B>B Personal answerYes, this will help create and save more jobs

the Economy › State Ownership

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

B>B Personal answerno stance

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

B>B Personal answerYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

B>B Personal answerI am unsure about this question.

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

B>B Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerIt does not matter to me. Either way, it doesn't really make a difference. It's fine with or without the private companies.

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

B>B Personal answerNo, but the census should be available to complete online with a long form census being optional to citizens who would wish to take it.

Domestic Policy › Copyright

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?

B>B Personal answerThe artist should be allowed to do so if they wish, but it should not be mandatory.

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

B>B Personal answerI'm not educated enough on this subject.

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

B>B Personal answerYes BUT ONLY after a VERY strict background check

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Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

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?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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 the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

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 a single-payer healthcare system?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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 the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

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

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

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

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

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

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

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

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should government workers be allowed to strike?