@MiladyBee

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

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerYes, but only by court order

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

M>M Personal answerYes, cover the overall prescription costs but have the patient pay the pharmacy dispensing costs

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

M>M 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?

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

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

M>M Personal answerYes, and do not privatize any services

Social › Gender Identity

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

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Education › University Tuition

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

M>M Personal answerYes, and the government should provide free university education

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

M>M Personal answeryes, and the government should give priority to their suppliers that do.

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

M>M Personal answerYes, preventative dental care is an important aspect of long term health

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

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, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

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

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

M>M Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

M>M Personal answerYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

M>M Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

M>M Personal answerKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

M>M Personal answerLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

M>M Personal answerNo, preservation of our forests outweighs the economic benefits

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 › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

M>M Personal answerNo, and make the process easier for refugees

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

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, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerYes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

M>M Personal answerYes

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

M>M Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

M>M Personal answerYes, but I don't agree with how the funds are currently allocated

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

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

M>M Personal answerNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

M>M 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?

M>M 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?

M>M Personal answerYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

M>M Personal answerNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

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

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

M>M Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

M>M Personal answerNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

M>M Personal answerYes, but only for those making over $50,000 per year

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 answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

M>M Personal answerYes

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

M>M Personal answerNo, Enbridge has a poor history of pipeline installations

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

M>M Personal answerNo

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

M>M Personal answerYes, and the government should limit the number of homes that can be bought by a single person or corporation

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

M>M Personal answerYes, and limited to three terms

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

M>M Personal answerHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

M>M Personal answerYes, and exceed the guidelines and be the world leader in environmental standards

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

M>M Personal answerNo, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problems

the Economy › Welfare

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

M>M Personal answerMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

M>M Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

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

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

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

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

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

M>M Personal answerNo, but establish a labour court to preempt and mediate strikes

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

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

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

M>M Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

M>M Personal answerYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

M>M Personal answerPrivatize, but increase environmental and regulatory oversight for price control

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

M>M Personal answerNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

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%

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

M>M Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

M>M Personal answerProvincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistency

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

M>M Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

the Economy › NAFTA

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

M>M Personal answerNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

M>M Personal answerYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

M>M Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

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, the bill is too vague on the issues of scope, oversight, and accountability

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

M>M Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

M>M Personal answerYes, and lower the cap to 20%

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

M>M Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

M>M Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

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 they must perform community service on a daily basis

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

M>M Personal answerElect, and require members to be non-partisan

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

M>M Personal answerYes

the Economy › Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

M>M Personal answerYes, but cap the maximum benefit at $2k

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 answerRegardless, allow employees the option to opt-out of the CPP and invest in a private pension plan

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, 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?

M>M Personal answerYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

M>M Personal answerNo, I would prefer a mandatory short form with an optional long form census

Domestic Policy › Copyright

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

M>M Personal answerYes, locks are critical to protecting artist's revenues

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

M>M Personal answerYes

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

M>M Personal answerYes, only with Nav Canada approval as to where and when drones will be used.

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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?

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

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 the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

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 hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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?

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

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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?

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

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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 the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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 term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

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 minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

Should old age pensions be increased?

Do you support a national daycare policy?

Should political parties receive money from the government?