Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
CG>CG Christina Gower 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?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
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Healthcare › Prescription Drugs
Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Healthcare › Healthcare Funding
Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Education › University Tuition
Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes, and the government should provide free university education |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
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?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
CG>CG Christina Gower 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?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
Healthcare › Dental Coverage
Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
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?
CG>CG 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?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare
Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?
CG>CG Party’s support baseFederal |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Canada?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
the Environment › Logging
Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
CG>CG Party’s support baseRaise |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersLess, and provide more government funding |
the Economy › Universal Child Care
Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty
Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
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)?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo |
Immigration › Immigration
Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
the Environment › Keystone Pipeline
Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Domestic Policy › Native Funding
Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline
Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo |
the Economy › Free Trade
Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersHelp |
the Economy › Pension Tax
Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo, falling interest rates are already draining elderly pension payouts |
Crime › Parole Hearings
Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
CG>CG Party’s support baseFewer |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail
Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
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?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo, funding should come from their members |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should Canada accept refugees from Syria?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax
Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Canada, have the right to vote?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits
Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes, and limited to two terms |
the Economy › Old Age Pensions
Should old age pensions be increased?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes
Should government workers be allowed to strike?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › National Daycare
Do you support a national daycare policy?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Housing › Home Buyer Incentives
Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Domestic Policy › Energy Sector
In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNationalize |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Education › Postsecondary Education
Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersProvincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistency |
Foreign Policy › Bill C-51
Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
the Economy › Income Splitting
Do you support income splitting for families?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes, but cap the maximum benefit at $2k |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Elections › Electoral Reform
Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNeither, maintain the current amount |
the Economy › Employment Insurance
Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Senate
Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?
CG>CG Party influenceAbolish |
the Economy › Pension Premiums
Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Domestic Policy › CBC Funding
Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersDecrease |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Long Form Census
Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes |
Domestic Policy › Copyright
Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?
CG>CG Party’s support baseNo |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support independent schools?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo |
Transportation › Commercial Drones
Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?
CG>CG Christina Gower votersNo |
Domestic Policy › CSA Funding
Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?
CG>CG Party’s support baseYes |
