@heckinglunn

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

A>A Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

A>A Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

A>A Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

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

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

Social › Gender Transition

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

A>A 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?

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

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 Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

A>A 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?

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

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, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

A>A Personal answerNeutral

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

A>A Personal answerLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

A>A Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

A>A Personal answerI am satisfied with the current system

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

A>A Personal answerNo

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

A>A 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?

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

A>A 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?

A>A Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

A>A Personal answerYes, but make the process easier for skilled workers

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

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

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

A>A Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

A>A Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

A>A Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

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

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 the crime was not committed while in office

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

A>A Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

A>A Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

A>A 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?

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

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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 answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

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

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

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

A>A Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

A>A Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

A>A 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?

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

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

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

A>A Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

A>A Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

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

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

A>A Personal answerYes

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

A>A Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

A>A Personal answerNo, we should decriminalize most drugs

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

A>A Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

A>A Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

A>A Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

the Economy › Tariffs

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

A>A Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › State Ownership

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

A>A Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

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

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

A>A Personal answerYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

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?

A>A Personal answerYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

A>A Personal answerNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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

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?

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 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?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

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

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 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 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 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 drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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