@CF-10

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

T>T Personal answerPro-choice

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

T>T Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

T>T Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

T>T Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Identity

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

T>T Personal answerNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Housing › Rent Control

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

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?

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

T>T Personal answerunsure

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

T>T Personal answerNo, gun restrictions only target law abiding citizens.

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

T>T Personal answerNo

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

T>T Personal answerMaintain the current rate

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

T>T Personal answerNo, the United States technically doesn't have an official language, but would still be a great skill to learn.

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

T>T Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

T>T Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Social › Niqāb

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

T>T Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

T>T Personal answerYes

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

T>T 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)?

T>T Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

T>T Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Technology › Data Privacy

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

T>T Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

T>T Personal answerDepends on the drugs

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

T>T Personal answerNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

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?

T>T Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

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

T>T Personal answerNot enough knowledge of the issue

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

T>T Personal answerIncrease, and provide them an easy route to citizenship.

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

T>T Personal answerRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

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

T>T Personal answerNo

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?

T>T Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

T>T Personal answerDepends on certain factors.

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

T>T Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

T>T Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but only if they're permanent residents or planning to become citizens.

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

T>T Personal answerYes, but with strict accountability.

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

T>T Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

T>T Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

T>T Personal answerMore

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

T>T Personal answer16 should be the age for local elections and anyone who will turn 18 by the general election should be allowed to vote in the primaries

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

T>T Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

T>T Personal answerunsure

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

T>T Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

T>T Personal answerNo

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

T>T Personal answerNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

T>T Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

T>T Personal answerDecrease

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

T>T Personal answerNo

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

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

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

T>T Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

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

the Economy › NAFTA

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

T>T Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

T>T Personal answerunsure

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

T>T Personal answerunsure

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

T>T Personal answerunsure

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

T>T Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

T>T Personal answerFacts only. Rhetoric needs to be analyzed.

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

T>T Personal answerIt depends on what the criminal did and how much time they have left

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

T>T Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tariffs

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

T>T Personal answerunsure

the Economy › State Ownership

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

T>T Personal answerunsure

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

T>T Personal answerNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

T>T Personal answerunsure

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

T>T Personal answerNo, the federal government should not fund sanctuary cities. however the federal government cannot ban sanctuary cities since this is within the jurisdiction of the states and cities involved. Let state's/local governments decide if they want to make their city a "Sanctuary City" or fund sanctuary cities within their state.

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

T>T Personal answerunsure

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

T>T Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

T>T Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

T>T Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Decentralized Finance

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

T>T 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?

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

T>T Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

T>T 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)?

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

T>T Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

T>T Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

T>T 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?

T>T Personal answerNo

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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 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 provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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

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 drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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 Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

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

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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 the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?