Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
RB>RB Public statementsPro-choice |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Prescription Drugs
Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Mental Health Funding
Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?
the Economy › Taxes
Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Education › University Tuition
Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Funding
Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines
Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Dental Coverage
Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Logging
Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseRaise |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseLess |
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 |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare
Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseProvincial |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Party’s support baseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Education › Student Loan Debt
Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Child Care
Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
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?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Native Funding
Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Party’s support baseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
the Environment › Keystone Pipeline
Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Renewable Energy
Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline
Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty
Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?
Party’s support baseNo, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problems |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Immigration › Immigration
Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?
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)?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
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?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail
Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Freshwater Research
Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
the Economy › Pension Tax
Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseMore |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
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 |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Party’s support baseNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
the Economy › Free Trade
Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?
Party’s support baseYes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Party’s support baseYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Housing › Foreign Owned Homes
Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?
Party’s support baseNo, implement foreign buyer and vacancy taxes instead |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Crime › Parole Hearings
Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
the Economy › Old Age Pensions
Should old age pensions be increased?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
Party’s support baseNo, funding should come from their members |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Canada, have the right to vote?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
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 |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Canada increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Domestic Policy › National Daycare
Do you support a national daycare policy?
Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes
Should government workers be allowed to strike?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
Domestic Policy › Energy Sector
In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?
Party’s support baseNationalize |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
the Economy › Small Business Funding
Should the government increase funding for small businesses?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Housing › Home Buyer Incentives
Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Party’s support baseYes, 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?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Foreign Policy › Bill C-51
Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?
Education › Postsecondary Education
Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseFederal |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Party’s support baseNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Elections › Electoral Reform
Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseDecrease |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
the Economy › Income Splitting
Do you support income splitting for families?
Party’s support baseYes, but cap the maximum benefit at $2k |
the Economy › Employment Insurance
Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?
Transportation › Green Transportation
Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Domestic Policy › Senate
Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?
Party’s support baseElect, and require members to be non-partisan |
Domestic Policy › CBC Funding
Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
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 › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Party’s support baseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
RB>RB Rachel Blaney voterbaseYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
Party’s support baseYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Party’s support baseNo, classify it as a commodity |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support independent schools?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Domestic Policy › Long Form Census
Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Domestic Policy › Copyright
Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
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)?
Transportation › Commercial Drones
Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?
Foreign Policy › Venezuela Sanctions
Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?