@MadisonR69

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

M>M Personal answerRegardless, enact regulations to cap the price of drugs

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

M>M Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Transition

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

M>M Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

M>M Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

M>M Personal answerNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

M>M Personal answerYes, and raise taxes on all income brackets

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerYes

Education › University Tuition

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerNo, this system is too expensive

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

M>M Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

M>M Personal answerLess

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

M>M Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

M>M Personal answerFederal

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

M>M Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

M>M Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

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

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

M>M Personal answerYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

M>M 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)?

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

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

M>M Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

M>M Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

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

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

M>M Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

M>M Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

M>M Personal answerYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

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?

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

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

M>M Personal answerYes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

M>M Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

M>M Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

M>M Personal answerIdk

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

M>M Personal answerYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

M>M Personal answerHelp

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

M>M Personal answerYes

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

M>M Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerNeither, maintain the current amount

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?

M>M Personal answerNo

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

M>M Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

M>M Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

M>M Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

M>M Personal answerNationalize

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

M>M Personal answerYes, and the tax should be at least 10%

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

M>M Personal answerYes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

M>M Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

M>M Personal answerNo

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

M>M Personal answerFederal

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

M>M Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

M>M Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

M>M Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

M>M Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

M>M Personal answerYes, but decrease the amount

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

M>M Personal answerYes, and nationalise the banks

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

M>M Personal answerNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

M>M Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

M>M Personal answerYes

@MadisonR69

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Topics

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

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

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

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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 Canada raise taxes on the rich?

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 the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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 learn English?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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 federal government subsidize universal child care?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

Should old age pensions be increased?

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

Do you support a national daycare policy?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

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

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

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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