@Seabass9975

Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada

Should Canada become part of the United States?

S>S Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

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

S>S Personal answerNo, the government should recommend it but not require it

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

S>S Personal answerPro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

S>S Personal answerNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

S>S Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

S>S Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

S>S Personal answerNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but only by court order

Healthcare › Prescription Drugs

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Mental Health Funding

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

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

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

S>S Personal answerNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Social › Gender Identity

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

S>S Personal answerNo, we should address gender identity as a mental health issue and provide funds for more research and care

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

S>S Personal answerReform to a flat tax

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

S>S Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

S>S 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?

S>S 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?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo, studies show that rent control does not lower rent

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

S>S Personal answerNo

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?

S>S Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

S>S Personal answerNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

S>S Personal answerYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

S>S Personal answerLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

S>S Personal answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

S>S Personal answerMore, and end government subsidies

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

S>S Personal answerYes

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

S>S Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

S>S Personal answerYes, we currently have too many immigrants

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

S>S Personal answerNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

S>S Personal answerProvincial

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

S>S Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

S>S Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

S>S 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)?

S>S Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Education › Student Loan Debt

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Technology › Data Privacy

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

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

S>S Personal answerNo

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?

S>S Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

S>S Personal answerYes, but scale back our current involvement

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

S>S Personal answerNo, the federal government should give aboriginals complete autonomy over their land and remove all restrictions on what they can do with it.

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

S>S 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?

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

S>S Personal answerNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

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?

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

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

S>S Personal answerYes, as long as they are not mandatory

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

S>S Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

S>S Personal answerDecrease

the Environment › Keystone Pipeline

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

S>S Personal answerNo, do not build the pipeline but allow oil production in the tar sands

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

S>S Personal answerNo, and China should release Hong Kong as an independent nation.

Housing › Foreign Owned Homes

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

S>S Personal answerNo, implement foreign buyer and vacancy taxes instead

the Environment › Freshwater Research

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

S>S Personal answerNo, we need it but cannot afford it right now

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

S>S Personal answerNo, switch to an instant runoff system

Housing › Green Spaces

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

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

S>S Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

S>S Personal answerYes, but only for medical use

Housing › Affordable Housing

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

S>S 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?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo, not until all the Aboriginal bands this project affects agree to it

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

S>S Personal answerYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail

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

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

S>S Personal answerNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

S>S Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

S>S Personal answerYes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

S>S Personal answerNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

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

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

S>S Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

S>S Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but political parties must release a list of substantial donors.

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

S>S Personal answerYes

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

S>S Personal answerYes

Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits

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

S>S Personal answerYes, and limited to two terms

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

S>S Personal answerLet the citizens of Quebec vote on it

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

S>S Personal answerNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

S>S Personal answerIsrael

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

S>S Personal answerDecrease, and only allow for industries with a shortage of Canadian workers

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

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

S>S Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

S>S Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

S>S Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

S>S Personal answerLet each province decide

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

S>S Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

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

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

S>S Personal answerNo

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerYes, and the tax should be at least 5%

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

S>S Personal answerNo

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

S>S Personal answerNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

S>S Personal answerYes, but only if it is a private company

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

S>S Personal answerNo, we should decriminalize most drugs

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

S>S Personal answerProvincial, the federal government should not have a role in education

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?

S>S Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

S>S Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

S>S 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?

S>S 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)?

S>S Personal answerYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

S>S Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

S>S Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

S>S Personal answerNo, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative

Foreign Policy › Bill C-51

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

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

S>S Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

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

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

S>S Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

S>S Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

S>S Personal answerNo, they should be reduced

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

S>S Personal answerNo, and eliminate funding

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Transportation › Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

S>S Personal answerNo, not all, just focus on infrastructure that is easy and cost-effective to replace

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

S>S Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerIf they choose to, then they should be allowed. Let each company decide.

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

S>S Personal answerElect, Senators that are elected are less prone to corruption

the Economy › Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

S>S Personal answerRegardless, reform to a flat tax

the Economy › Employment Insurance

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

S>S Personal answerNo, and the government should not be involved in employment insurance for any industry

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Pension Premiums

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

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

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

S>S Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

S>S Personal answerOffer tax incentives for private companies to develop them instead of using taxpayer money.

the Economy › Tariffs

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

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

National Security › National Identification System

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

S>S Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

S>S Personal answerNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

S>S Personal answerNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

S>S Personal answerNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

S>S Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

S>S Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

S>S Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

S>S Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

S>S Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

S>S Personal answerYes

the Economy › Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

S>S 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?

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

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

S>S Personal answerYes, but only for cryptocurrencies that hold stable value without price fluctuation

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

S>S 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)?

S>S Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Copyright

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

S>S Personal answerLet the free market, instead of the government, decide

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

S>S Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › CSA Funding

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

S>S Personal answerNo

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

S>S Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Venezuela Sanctions

Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?

S>S Personal answerYes

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

S>S Personal answerNo

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

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

S>S Personal answerNo

the Economy › Aluminum Quotas

Should Canada put quotas on its aluminum exports?

S>S 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?

S>S Personal answerNo

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Should Canada become part of the United States?

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

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 government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

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?

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?

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

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

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

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

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

Should 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 attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

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 the government issue vaccine passports?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

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

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

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

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