Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
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Healthcare › Prescription Drugs
Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Funding
Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes, and do not privatize any services |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Education › University Tuition
Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes, recent tuition increases at universities across the country are too high and need to be capped |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
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?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines
Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Healthcare › Dental Coverage
Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
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?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
the Environment › Renewable Energy
Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Canada?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Healthcare › Healthcare
Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersProvincial |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
CM>CM Party’s support baseRaise |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Environment › Logging
Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes, but only selective logging, no clearcutting, and a plan for regrowth |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
CM>CM Party’s support baseLess |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
the Economy › Universal Child Care
Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
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)?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty
Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes, but make the process easier for skilled workers |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo |
the Environment › Keystone Pipeline
Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes, if the landowners are fairly compensated |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Domestic Policy › Native Funding
Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo, instead of monetary funds, we should instead offer assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
the Economy › Free Trade
Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline
Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo, not until all the Aboriginal bands this project affects agree to it |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
CM>CM Party’s support baseHelp |
the Economy › Pension Tax
Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
CM>CM Party’s support baseMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Crime › Parole Hearings
Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes |
Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail
Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
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?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should Canada accept refugees from Syria?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo, funding should come from their members |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax
Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Canada, have the right to vote?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits
Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
the Economy › Old Age Pensions
Should old age pensions be increased?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes, but only for low income pensioners |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Domestic Policy › National Daycare
Do you support a national daycare policy?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes
Should government workers be allowed to strike?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Housing › Home Buyer Incentives
Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Canada increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
CM>CM Party’s support baseIncrease |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Domestic Policy › Energy Sector
In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNationalize |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Education › Postsecondary Education
Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersProvincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistency |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Foreign Policy › Bill C-51
Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Income Splitting
Do you support income splitting for families?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersI am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
Elections › Electoral Reform
Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNeither, maintain the current amount |
the Economy › Employment Insurance
Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Domestic Policy › Senate
Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?
CM>CM Party’s support baseElect |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Pension Premiums
Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Domestic Policy › CBC Funding
Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersIncrease |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Domestic Policy › Long Form Census
Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Copyright
Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support independent schools?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersNo |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
CM>CM Party’s support baseNo |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
Transportation › Commercial Drones
Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?
CM>CM Catherine McKenna votersYes |
Domestic Policy › CSA Funding
Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?
CM>CM Party’s support baseYes |
