@Ujustgotjosephd

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

j>j Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

j>j Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

j>j Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

j>j Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social › Gender Identity

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

j>j Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

j>j Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Housing › Rent Control

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

j>j Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

j>j Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

j>j Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Social › Euthanasia

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

j>j Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Social › Niqāb

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

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

j>j Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

j>j Personal answerNo

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

j>j 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)?

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

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

j>j Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

j>j Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

j>j Personal answerNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

j>j Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

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?

j>j Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

j>j Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

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

j>j Personal answerYes

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?

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

the Environment › Fracking

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

j>j Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

j>j Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

j>j Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

j>j Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

j>j Personal answerNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

j>j Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

j>j Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

j>j Personal answerNo

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

j>j Personal answerYes, and also required to release their medical records

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

j>j Personal answerNo

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

j>j Personal answerDecrease

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

j>j Personal answerNo

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

j>j Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

j>j Personal answerDecrease

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

j>j Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

j>j Personal answerNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

j>j Personal answerYes

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

j>j Personal answerNo, they should be reduced

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

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

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

j>j Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

j>j Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

j>j Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

j>j Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

j>j Personal answerNo

National Security › National Identification System

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

j>j Personal answerNo

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

j>j Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tariffs

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

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

the Economy › State Ownership

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

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerNo, the government should invest in planting more trees to capture carbon instead

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

j>j Personal answerYes

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

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

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

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

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?

j>j Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

j>j Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

j>j Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

j>j Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

j>j 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?

j>j Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

j>j Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

j>j Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

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

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

j>j Personal answerNo

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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?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

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 welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

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

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 Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

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

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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