@shaelynj

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

s>s Personal answerPro-choice

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

s>s Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

s>s Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

s>s 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?

s>s Personal answeryes but we should also cap the prices of the drugs

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

s>s Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

s>s Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Identity

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

s>s Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

s>s Personal answerYes

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

s>s Personal answerNo

Education › University Tuition

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

s>s 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?

s>s Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Dental Coverage

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

s>s 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?

s>s Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

s>s Personal answerYes

Immigration › Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

s>s Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

s>s Personal answerYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

s>s Personal answeryes, but it depends on if they’re a citizen here in canada, and if their country is safe to return to

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

s>s Personal answerget rid of all guns- the only people who should be allowed to have guns are those that hunt and live off the land for a living. even then, an extensive background check, psychological testing, training, and doing all of this every year. only allowed a certain amount of ammo per year and only allowed 1 gun per household. cops are included in this too- if you have a history then no gun, if you have a mental illness then no gun, if someone in your family that you live with or are close with that has a record or a illness then no gun. ban all guns

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

s>s Personal answerRaise

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

s>s Personal answerno, but the government should provide free language learning courses if they want to take the classes- but we should also embrace the diversity of immigrants

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

s>s Personal answerYes

the Environment › Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

s>s Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

s>s Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

s>s Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

s>s Personal answerno, make it easier though and accept anyone who is not a violent criminal

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

s>s Personal answeryes, regulations should be put in place to monitor for fake news but human beings should be put in place of it

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Healthcare › Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

s>s 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?

s>s Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional and we should have better screening processes

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 answerNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

s>s Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

s>s Personal answeryes because what effects them could effect us, i don’t think we should get physically involved but should help in protecting the people

the Economy › Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

s>s Personal answerYes

the Environment › Renewable Energy

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

s>s Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

s>s Personal answerfund each band the way they need to be funded, either through money, education, training, ect. also give them back their land and their rights, get rid of the indian act

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

s>s Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

s>s Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

s>s Personal answeryes, but depends on how far they went, and if anyone got hurt, or if they hurt someone. how bad it really is/was

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

s>s Personal answeryes, depending on the severity of the crime and the reason behind it, the amount years served- but if you’re under investigation then it should be stalled

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

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

s>s Personal answerYes, but everyone should still wear a mask

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

s>s 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?

s>s Personal answerno, find a better way but if it’s needed then the landowners need to be fairly compensated

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

s>s Personal answerincrease but have regulations so people don’t get underpaid

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

s>s Personal answerNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

the Environment › Fracking

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

s>s Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Elections › Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

s>s Personal answerno, but i do think our system should change

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 answerdepending on the severity on the drugs and the “expected/known” effects as along as it’s not extreme

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 answerban all plastic unless it’s 100% biodegradable

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

s>s Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

s>s Personal answerno, not all indigenous groups agree and also the areas where they want to build the pipeline are horrible

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

s>s Personal answerYes

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, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners and provide a psychological evaluation to show they are no longer a threat to anyone , while also bringing back the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes

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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

s>s Personal answeryes, living here for at least a year and if you’re paying taxes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

s>s Personal answeryes, but with public restrictions

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

s>s Personal answerYes, and collectivize all industry

Housing › Home Buyer Incentives

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

s>s Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines

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

s>s Personal answerno, come up with local solutions for each area while also getting rid of or reforming the UN

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

s>s Personal answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

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

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers

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

s>s Personal answerIncrease

Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

s>s Personal answerYes

the Economy › Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

s>s Personal answerYes

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

s>s Personal answeryes, but funding is done by the party itself- all parties should get around the same amount (as equal as they can get) and restrictions should be set in place on what they do with the money and the people who help fund should get to know where that money is going/being used

Domestic Policy › Energy Sector

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

s>s Personal answerNationalize

Domestic Policy › National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

s>s Personal answerYes

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 answeryes because it’s important to see what theyre getting for what their doing-but it shouldn’t be a requirement (only show it once a year)

Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax

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

s>s Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

s>s Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

s>s Personal answerincrease to all countries that need it or want it, but decrease to countries that promote hate

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

s>s Personal answerNo

Education › Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

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

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

s>s Personal answeryes, but it should be free and should be environmentally friendly

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

s>s Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

s>s Personal answerDecrease

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, the bill is too vague and doesn’t have enough information to back it up and it’s too easy to fall into a police state- too many people will take advantage of it

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

s>s Personal answeryes, but with regulations and have national and local programs coming first

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

s>s Personal answerbreak up facebook, not amazon or google but rather watch over them

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Domestic Policy › CBC Funding

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

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 they should have to go to rehab or support groups either everyday or week, and do community service. and have more funding for education so they don’t do it again

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

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

s>s Personal answerno, but they should restrict false advertising and should be moderated by human beings

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

s>s Personal answerYes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency

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, raise the maximum rate so high wage earners can contribute more

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

s>s Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

s>s Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Domestic Policy › Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

s>s Personal answeryes, but the option for online and only every 5 or so years

Domestic Policy › Copyright

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

s>s 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)?

s>s Personal answerNo

Transportation › Commercial Drones

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

s>s Personal answeryes, but the reasons should be stated before hand

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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

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

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

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

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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 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 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 Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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 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?

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

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

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 the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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?

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

Should old age pensions be increased?

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

Do you support a national daycare policy?