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Dean Allison’s policies on environmental issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Canadian voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

the Environment  ›  Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

DA>DA  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only selective logging, no clearcutting, and a plan for regrowth

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Renewable Energy

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Freshwater Research

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

  Party’s support baseYes, but the $1 billion budget is too high

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  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?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Local Environmental Guidelines

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Keystone Pipeline

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

DA>DA  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the pipeline is necessary for the economic future of Canada

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

  Party’s support baseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Carbon Tax

Should the federal government abolish the carbon tax?

DA>DA  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Windfall Tax

Should the government impose a windfall tax on the excess profits of major grocery chains and oil companies?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Energy Superpower Status

Should Canada prioritize boosting oil and gas exports over meeting current carbon emission targets?

DA>DA  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, immediate universal repeal of all carbon pricing to maximize oil and gas competitiveness

the Environment  ›  Net-Zero Electricity Grid 2035

Should the federal government mandate that all provinces transition to a net-zero electricity grid by 2035?

DA>DA  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, energy is a provincial responsibility and Ottawa shouldn't dictate policy to Alberta and Saskatchewan

the Environment  ›  Indigenous Resource Veto

Should Indigenous communities have the right to veto industrial projects on their traditional territories?

DA>DA  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, consultation is sufficient; a full veto would paralyze the economy

the Environment  ›  Fossil Fuel Advertising Ban

Should the government legally ban the advertising of oil, gas, and fossil fuel products, similar to the ban on tobacco advertising?

DA>DA  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  Returning Crown Land

Should the government transfer ownership of all unceded public Crown land back to Indigenous First Nations?

DA>DA  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  Nitrogen Fertilizer Emission Caps

Should the government mandate a reduction in nitrogen fertilizer emissions to meet climate goals?

DA>DA  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, strict emission caps will cripple crop yields, bankrupt family farms, and drastically inflate grocery prices

the Environment  ›  Gas Stove Bans

Should the government ban the installation of natural gas stoves and heating systems in all new residential buildings?

DA>DA  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo