Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Healthcare › Prescription Drugs
Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but only for low income families |
Education › University Tuition
Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, and the government should provide free university education |
Healthcare › Mental Health Funding
Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?
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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, and raise taxes on all income brackets |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Funding
Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence |
Education › International Students
Should low income international students be provided with a free education?
Party’s support baseNo, but the cost of education should be drastically reduced for everyone |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
the Environment › Logging
Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, preservation of our forests outweighs the economic benefits |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Justin Trudeau 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)?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
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?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Domestic Policy › Native Funding
Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
the Environment › Renewable Energy
Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
the Economy › Universal Child Care
Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines
Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
Immigration › Immigration
Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, do not build the pipeline but allow oil production in the tar sands |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty
Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problems |
Elections › Electoral Reform
Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
the Environment › Freshwater Research
Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail
Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline
Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, not until all the Aboriginal bands this project affects agree to it |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but not for 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseIncrease |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits
Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, voters should decide how long they stay in office |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Free Trade
Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?
the Economy › Pension Tax
Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, falling interest rates are already draining elderly pension payouts |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes
Should government workers be allowed to strike?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but only for non-essential services |
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?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
Domestic Policy › Energy Sector
In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNationalize |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
Party’s support baseNo, funding should come from their members |
the Economy › Old Age Pensions
Should old age pensions be increased?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but only for low income pensioners |
Housing › Home Buyer Incentives
Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Domestic Policy › National Daycare
Do you support a national daycare policy?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but only for low income families and single parents |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
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?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax
Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, and the tax should be at least 5% |
Foreign Policy › Bill C-51
Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNeither, maintain the current amount |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseIncrease |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Education › Postsecondary Education
Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseProvincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistency |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, and lower the cap to 50% |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Transportation › Green Transportation
Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › CBC Funding
Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?
Domestic Policy › Senate
Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?
Party’s support baseElect |
the Economy › Employment Insurance
Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, if they pay into it |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but only for low-income pensioners |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
the Economy › Income Splitting
Do you support income splitting for families?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but cap the maximum benefit at $2k |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo, higher premiums would encourage businesses to hire fewer workers and negatively affect the economy |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Justin Trudeau 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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support independent schools?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
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?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
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?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes, the information is vital for economists, scientists, statisticians, and the government to accurately make important policy decisions |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
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?
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
Domestic Policy › Copyright
Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
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)?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Commercial Drones
Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?
Justin Trudeau voterbaseYes |
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?
