@JoshDaHooman

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

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

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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?

Personal answerYes, but only if they are at least 16 years old

Social › Gender Identity

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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?

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

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Personal answerNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Housing › Rent Control

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

Personal answerYes

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?

Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Social › Euthanasia

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

Personal answerNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Personal answerYes, but allow people to use private insurance

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Personal answerNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social › Niqāb

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

Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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?

Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

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)?

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

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Personal answerYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

Technology › Data Privacy

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

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

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?

Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

Personal answerNo, I would prefer term limits instead

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

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

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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?

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

Personal answerYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Housing › Green Spaces

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

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Personal answerYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

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?

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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Personal answerHelp

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

Personal answerBoth equally

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

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

Personal answerNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

Personal answerNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

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?

Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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?

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

the Economy › NAFTA

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

Personal answerYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Personal answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

Personal answerNo

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

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

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy › State Ownership

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

Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

Personal answerNo

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

Personal answerYes, but only if they are non-profit

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

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?

Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

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?

Personal answerNo

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?

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?

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?

Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

Personal answerYes

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)?

Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Personal answerNo, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Personal answerYes

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

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

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 the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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?

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 AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

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

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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 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?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

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 eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

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

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 government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

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

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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

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

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 provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

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

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

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

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

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

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