Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only indoors or crowded areas |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Elizabeth May voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Healthcare › Prescription Drugs
Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only for low income families |
Education › University Tuition
Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and the government should provide free university education |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
the Economy › Taxes
Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Healthcare › Healthcare Funding
Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, 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?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Healthcare › Dental Coverage
Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, preventative dental care is an important aspect of long term health |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
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?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Elizabeth May voterbaseRaise |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
Education › International Students
Should low income international students be provided with a free education?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
the Environment › Logging
Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, preservation of our forests outweighs the economic benefits |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Elizabeth May voterbaseLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
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)?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Education › Student Loan Debt
Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Domestic Policy › Native Funding
Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Healthcare › Healthcare
Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?
the Environment › Renewable Energy
Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Child Care
Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only for low income families |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, for most but not all drugs |
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?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines
Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and exceed the guidelines and be the world leader in environmental standards |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
Immigration › Immigration
Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, and make the process easier for refugees |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
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?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
the Environment › Keystone Pipeline
Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, do not build the pipeline and shut down all oil production in the tar sands |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
Elections › Electoral Reform
Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty
Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problems |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only if the information was legally obtained |
the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline
Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, not until all the Aboriginal bands this project affects agree to it |
Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail
Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Housing › Foreign Owned Homes
Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Canada increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Elizabeth May voterbaseIncrease |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Party’s support baseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Elizabeth May voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits
Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, voters should decide how long they stay in office |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Crime › Parole Hearings
Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners |
the Economy › Free Trade
Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Canada, have the right to vote?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?
Party’s support baseYes, but not at the expense of farmland and green space |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Elizabeth May voterbaseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
the Economy › Pension Tax
Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, falling interest rates are already draining elderly pension payouts |
Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes
Should government workers be allowed to strike?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
Domestic Policy › Energy Sector
In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNationalize |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, funding should come from their members |
the Economy › Old Age Pensions
Should old age pensions be increased?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only for low income pensioners |
Housing › Home Buyer Incentives
Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and the government should limit the number of homes that can be bought by a single person or corporation |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Domestic Policy › National Daycare
Do you support a national daycare policy?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only for low income families and single parents |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
the Economy › Small Business Funding
Should the government increase funding for small businesses?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, first offence should result in a mandatory rehabilitation program, further offences result in jailtime |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax
Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and the tax should be at least 10% |
Foreign Policy › Bill C-51
Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, it is a slippery slope towards a police state |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?
Party’s support baseNeither, maintain the current amount |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Elizabeth May voterbaseIncrease |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Education › Postsecondary Education
Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?
Elizabeth May voterbaseProvincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistency |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Elizabeth May voterbaseDecrease |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, and lower the cap to 20% |
Transportation › Green Transportation
Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?
Domestic Policy › CBC Funding
Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, and decrease funding |
Domestic Policy › Senate
Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?
Elizabeth May voterbaseElect, and require members to be non-partisan |
the Economy › Employment Insurance
Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, if they pay into it |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Party’s support baseNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Income Splitting
Do you support income splitting for families?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, income splitting provides tax fairness |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, classify it as a commodity |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
the Economy › Pension Premiums
Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, higher premiums would encourage businesses to hire fewer workers and negatively affect the economy |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Elizabeth May voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support independent schools?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, but only if they are non-profit |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Domestic Policy › Long Form Census
Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?
Elizabeth May voterbaseYes, the information is vital for economists, scientists, statisticians, and the government to accurately make important policy decisions |
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?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Domestic Policy › Copyright
Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?
Elizabeth May voterbaseLet the free market, instead of the government, decide |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Domestic Policy › CSA Funding
Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?
Foreign Policy › Venezuela Sanctions
Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
the Economy › Aluminum Quotas
Should Canada put quotas on its aluminum exports?
