@lime4realz

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

l>l Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

l>l Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

l>l Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

l>l Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

l>l Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

l>l Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

l>l Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

l>l Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

l>l Personal answerNo

Education › University Tuition

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

l>l 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?

l>l Personal answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

l>l Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

l>l Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

l>l Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

l>l Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

l>l Personal answerNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

l>l Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

l>l Personal answerI am satisfied with the current system

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

l>l Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

l>l Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

l>l Personal answerNo

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

l>l Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

l>l 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)?

l>l Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

l>l Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

l>l Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

l>l Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

l>l Personal answerYes

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

l>l Personal answerYes, and the government should give them their land back

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

l>l Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

l>l Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

l>l Personal answerYes

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?

l>l Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

l>l Personal answerDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

l>l Personal answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

l>l Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

l>l Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

l>l Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

l>l Personal answerNo

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

l>l Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

l>l Personal answerYes

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

l>l Personal answerYes

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

l>l Personal answerNo

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

l>l Personal answerNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits

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?

l>l Personal answerNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

l>l Personal answerYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

l>l Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

l>l Personal answerHelp

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

l>l Personal answerYes

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

l>l Personal answerNo, voters should decide how long they stay in office

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

l>l Personal answerYes

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

l>l Personal answerNo, come up with local solutions that work for each community

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

l>l Personal answerNeither, replace it with a work VISA program

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

l>l Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

l>l Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

l>l Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

l>l Personal answerYes

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

l>l Personal answerYes, but only for low income pensioners

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

l>l Personal answerYes, and funding should be proportional to the amount of votes they receive

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

l>l Personal answerNationalize

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

l>l Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

l>l Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

l>l Personal answerDecrease

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

l>l Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

l>l Personal answerNo, we should decriminalize most drugs

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

l>l Personal answerProvincial

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

the Economy › NAFTA

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

l>l Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

l>l Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

l>l Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

l>l Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

l>l Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

l>l Personal answerNo, it is a slippery slope towards a police state

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

l>l Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

l>l Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

l>l Personal answerYes, but only for the working class; officials in the government receive enough incentive as it is

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

l>l Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

l>l Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

l>l Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

l>l Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

l>l Personal answerAbolish

the Economy › Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

l>l Personal answerNo, income splitting is unfair to low income families

the Economy › Employment Insurance

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?

l>l Personal answerYes

the Economy › Pension Premiums

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

l>l Personal answerRegardless, allow employees the option to contribute an additional 5%-10%

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

l>l Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

l>l 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?

l>l Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

l>l Personal answerNo

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

l>l Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

l>l Personal answerYes, the information is vital for economists, scientists, statisticians, and the government to accurately make important policy decisions

Domestic Policy › Copyright

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

l>l Personal answerYes, all rights for profit should be reserved for the creator. That being said, harmless internet fads and memes should no affect sales it should actually boost them giving it more popularity. Leave IP laws as they are.

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

l>l Personal answerNo, we should try to be more efficient with the current funding model, and re-evaluate their funding in a few months time.

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

l>l Personal answerYes

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Topics

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?

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

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 immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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 Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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 increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

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 Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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 the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

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

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should government workers be allowed to strike?