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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

H>H Personal answerPro-life

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

H>H Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

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

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

H>H Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

H>H Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

H>H 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?

H>H Personal answerNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but only for low income families

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

H>H Personal answerNo, and more services should be privatized

Social › Gender Transition

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but only for puberty blockers with medical advice

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

H>H Personal answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

the Economy › Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

H>H Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Identity

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

H>H Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

H>H Personal answerNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

H>H 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?

H>H Personal answerYes, but only to offer solutions to decisions, not make them

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

H>H Personal answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Education › University Tuition

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

H>H Personal answerRegardless, privatize education and let the free market determine the tuition rates

Housing › Rent Control

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

H>H Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but only for low wealth citizens

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?

H>H 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?

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

H>H Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

H>H Personal answerNo, healthcare should only be subsidized for those who cannot afford it

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

H>H Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Education › International Students

Should low income international students be provided with a free education?

H>H Personal answerNo, but the cost of education should be drastically reduced for everyone

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

H>H 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?

H>H Personal answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

H>H Personal answerLower

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

H>H Personal answerMore, and privatize the entire healthcare industry

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

H>H Personal answerThis should not be a political question because it is outside the domain of government. Let sporting organizations decide this question for themselves.

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

H>H Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

H>H Personal answerNo, accept anyone who's not a violent criminal

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

H>H Personal answerOnly for businesses making large profits

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

H>H 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?

H>H Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

H>H Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

H>H 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?

H>H Personal answerYes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

H>H Personal answerYes, but only if they are below median net wealth

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)?

H>H Personal answerYes, but only give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website)

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Education › Student Loan Debt

Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

H>H Personal answerNo, we cannot afford this

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

H>H 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?

H>H Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

H>H Personal answerYes, but only for low wealth families

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?

H>H Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

H>H Personal answerNo, instead of monetary funds, we should instead offer assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

H>H Personal answerNo, this discriminates against older politicians

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

H>H Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

H>H Personal answerNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

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?

H>H Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

H>H Personal answerYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

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

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

H>H Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Environment › Freshwater Research

Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?

H>H Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

H>H Personal answerNo

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

H>H Personal answerYes

Housing › Green Spaces

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

H>H Personal answerNo, but we should create incentives to do so

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

H>H Personal answerNo, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accounts

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

H>H Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but not in heavily populated areas

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

H>H Personal answerNo, instead use voluntary humans for testing

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

H>H Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

H>H Personal answerYes, but only if there is an age limit

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

H>H Personal answerNo, we cannot afford this right now

Crime › Parole Hearings

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

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

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

H>H Personal answerOnly if the pipeline is privately funded and there is no major negative environmental impact

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

H>H Personal answerYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

H>H Personal answerNo, transportation services should be left to the private sector

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?

H>H Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but only once Hamas surrenders itself and all remaining hostages back to Israeli forces

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

H>H Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

H>H Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

H>H Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

H>H Personal answerHelp

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

H>H Personal answerThe government should subsidize home buyers who have a below median net wealth

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

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

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

H>H Personal answerNo

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

H>H Personal answerBoth equally

Social › Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

H>H Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

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

H>H Personal answerNo

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

H>H Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

H>H Personal answerYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

the Economy › Government Spending

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

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

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

H>H Personal answerNo, and repeal the Canadian Pension Plan

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

H>H Personal answerNo

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

H>H Personal answerYes, but only if they are third parties

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

H>H Personal answerYes, but only for low income families and single parents

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

H>H Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

H>H Personal answerPrivatize

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

H>H Personal answerYes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but no patented seeds and require labelling

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

H>H Personal answerNo, their income is none of our business

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

H>H Personal answerNo

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

H>H Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

H>H Personal answerNo

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

H>H Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

H>H Personal answerDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

H>H Personal answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Social › Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

H>H Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but only if the research is done in a publicly owned laboratory

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

H>H Personal answerNo, only if they were arrested for trafficking

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?

H>H Personal answerYes

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

H>H Personal answerNo, and abolish NATO

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

H>H Personal answerNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

H>H Personal answerNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

the Economy › NAFTA

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

H>H Personal answerNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

H>H Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

H>H Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

H>H Personal answerNo, the bill is too vague on the issues of scope, oversight, and accountability

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

H>H Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

H>H Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

H>H Personal answerNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

H>H Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

H>H Personal answerNo, they should be transitioned into privately managed accounts

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

H>H Personal answerNo, and eliminate funding

the Economy › Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

H>H 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?

H>H Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

H>H Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

H>H Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

H>H Personal answerI support a three-state solution instead

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

H>H Personal answerElect

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

H>H Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

H>H Personal answerNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

H>H Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

H>H Personal answerNo

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

H>H Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

H>H 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?

H>H Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

H>H Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but franchise their construction to 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?

H>H Personal answerNo, and higher education should be subsidized for anyone who is below median net wealth

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

H>H Personal answerYes

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

H>H Personal answerNo, private transactions should be kept private

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

H>H Personal answerYes

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

H>H Personal answerNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

H>H Personal answerYes, and our entire education system should be privatized

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

H>H Personal answerYes

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?

H>H Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

H>H Personal answerNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

H>H Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

H>H Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

H>H Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

H>H Personal answerYes, if they are below median net wealth

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

H>H Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

H>H Personal answerNo, only if there is evidence that an individual is a threat or danger

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?

H>H Personal answerYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

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?

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

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

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

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

H>H Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

H>H Personal answerYes, but only if they have been proven by the courts to radicalize people

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

H>H 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)?

H>H Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

H>H Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

H>H 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?

H>H Personal answerNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

Domestic Policy › Copyright

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

H>H Personal answerNo

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

H>H Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

H>H Personal answerNo, and eliminate funding

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

H>H Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Venezuela Sanctions

Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?

H>H Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

H>H Personal answerNo

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

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

H>H Personal answerNo

the Economy › Aluminum Quotas

Should Canada put quotas on its aluminum exports?

H>H Personal answerNo

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

H>H Personal answerYes

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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?

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?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

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 federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

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

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 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 low income international students be provided with a free education?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

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 eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

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 provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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 forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

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 the federal government subsidize universal child care?

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

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

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

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

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 Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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