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Richard E. Caron’s Policies

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

Topics

Domestic Policy  ›  Annexing Canada

Should Canada become part of the United States?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Party’s support basePro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  Party’s support baseYes


Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Party’s support baseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Prescription Drugs

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only when a high cost threshold is exceeded

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

  Party’s support baseYes, and do not privatize any services

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health Funding

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

  Party’s support baseYes, and increase funding for research into the causes of mental illness

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Party’s support baseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Dental Coverage

Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only for children

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  Party’s support baseYes

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Party’s support baseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Education  ›  International Students

Should low income international students be provided with a free education?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Party’s support baseYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

  Party’s support baseMore

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only cap tuition to each student's first year rate

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  Party’s support baseLower

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchProvincial

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Environment  ›  Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

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

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Party’s support baseYes

Education  ›  Student Loan Debt

Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we cannot afford this

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Party’s support baseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

the Economy  ›  Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

  Party’s support baseYes, but encourage stay-at-home parenting

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should Canada increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Party’s support baseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Party’s support baseNo

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?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

  Party’s support baseYes, but scale back our current involvement

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Environment  ›  Renewable Energy

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Owned Homes

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

  Party’s support baseYes

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 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)?

  Party’s support baseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

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

Housing  ›  Non-Resident Real Tax

Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners currently residing in Canada have the right to vote?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Parole Hearings

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

  Party’s support baseYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Governance  ›  Ban DEI Hiring Quotas

Should the government ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring quotas in the public service?

  Party’s support baseYes

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 only to house the homeless

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Party’s support baseYes

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

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  Party’s support baseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration  ›  Temporary Foreign Workers

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

  Party’s support baseDecrease

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only for medical use

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Home Buyer Incentives

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchIsrael

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

  Party’s support baseYes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  Party’s support baseYes, and require clear disclosure for any artificially created content or services

Immigration  ›  Immigration Levels

Should Canada significantly reduce current immigration targets to address the housing crisis?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

Domestic Policy  ›  National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only for low income families and single parents

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Party’s support baseMore

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Party’s support baseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Prime Minister Term Limits

Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  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

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

  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  ›  Local Environmental Guidelines

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Commuter Rail

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

  Party’s support baseYes, and implement a PISA (personal investment security account) system

Domestic Policy  ›  Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only for non-essential services

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Party’s support baseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

the Economy  ›  Small Business Funding

Should the government increase funding for small businesses?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Keystone Pipeline

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Party’s support baseDecrease

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

  Party’s support baseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Party’s support baseNo

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  Party’s support baseNo

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 Environment  ›  Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Energy Sector

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?

  Party’s support basePrivatize

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

  Party’s support baseYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  Party’s support baseNo

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

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we have more important issues that need funding

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Party’s support baseYes, unless they have committed a crime

Education  ›  Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

  Party’s support baseProvincial

Elections  ›  Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, keep the current “first past the post” system

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Canada increase or decrease military spending?

  Party’s support baseIncrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Physician Conscience Rights

Should doctors be allowed to refuse referrals for medical services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, freedom of conscience is a fundamental Charter right and the state cannot compel doctors to be complicit in acts they consider immoral.

Foreign Policy  ›  Bill C-51

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Social  ›  Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

  Party’s support baseNo

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

  Party’s support baseNo, first offence should result in a mandatory rehabilitation program, further offences result in jailtime

Healthcare  ›  Mandatory Addiction Treatment

Should the government force individuals with severe drug addictions into mandatory treatment programs?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we need to reclaim public spaces from chaos and open drug use

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Bail Reform

Should judges be required to deny bail to repeat violent offenders?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, end the "catch and release" system that prioritizes criminals over victims.

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party Researcho, this would create a ridiculous government bureaucracy to police the size of chip bags

the Economy  ›  Freezing Protester Assets

Should the government have the power to freeze the bank accounts of participants in illegal protests?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should never seize assets without a court order and due process.

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Income-Based Traffic Fines

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

Governance  ›  MP Recall Elections

Should citizens have the legal power to recall their Member of Parliament before the next election?

  Party’s support baseYes

Infrastructure  ›  LNG Export Expansion

Should Canada fast-track the construction of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminals to export energy to allies?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  Grocery Price Caps

Should the government cap the price of essential groceries?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, high prices are caused by the carbon tax and government debt, not grocers

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  CBC Funding

Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?

  Party’s support baseNo, and eliminate funding

Social  ›  Searching Landfills

Should the federal government fund the search of landfills for the remains of murdered Indigenous women?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the search is too hazardous, expensive, and unlikely to succeed.

the Economy  ›  Mandatory Cash Acceptance

Should businesses be required to accept physical cash?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, private businesses must be free to choose their payment methods

the Economy  ›  Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Safe Injection Site Zones

Should supervised drug injection sites be legally banned from operating near schools and daycares?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, while harm reduction matters, placing these facilities in family zones destroys neighborhood safety and local businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Pension Premiums

Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Birthright Citizenship

Should children born in this country to foreign parents automatically be granted citizenship?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Online Age Verification

Should adult websites be required to verify a user's age before granting access to content?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if a third party handles the data to guarantee user anonymity

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  Party’s support baseNo

Housing  ›  Primary Residence Tax

Should the government tax the profit made from the sale of a primary residence?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, taxing the family home would destroy the retirement nest egg of millions of Canadians

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Party’s support baseNo

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Employment Insurance

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Parental Consent for Pronouns

Should schools be required to inform parents if a student under 16 wishes to change their name or pronouns?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, parents are the primary caregivers and have an absolute right to know about significant changes in their child's life

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

  Party’s support baseElect

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Carbon Tax

Should the federal government abolish the carbon tax?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

the Economy  ›  GST Housing Exemption

Should the federal GST be eliminated on the sale of new homes to improve affordability?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Party’s support baseYes

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?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Technology  ›  AI Copyright Liability

Should AI companies be required to compensate creators when their copyrighted work is used to train AI models?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, scraping copyrighted intellectual property without permission is massive-scale digital theft

Education  ›  Campus Free Speech

Should the government withhold funding from universities that fail to protect controversial free speech on campus?

  Party’s support baseYes

Technology  ›  Police Access to DNA

Should law enforcement be allowed to access commercial DNA databases, like Ancestry or 23andMe, to solve crimes?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only with a court order for severe violent crimes.

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  CANZUK Alliance

Should Canada establish a free movement and free trade union with the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we share a history and legal system and would be exponentially stronger together.

Technology  ›  Online Harms Pre-Crime

Should judges have the power to place citizens under house arrest if they are suspected of committing a future online hate crime?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Interference Transparency

Should the government release the names of parliamentarians suspected of knowingly collaborating with foreign governments?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, secrecy protects the guilty and erodes public trust in our democratic institutions.

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia for Minors

Should terminally ill children under the age of 18 be allowed to choose medically assisted death without their parents' consent?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, children fundamentally lack the cognitive development and legal capacity to consent to an irreversible life-ending decision

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Youth Criminal Justice

Should violent offenders under the age of 18 be tried as adults?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, current leniency allows gangs to use youth as "untouchable" foot soldiers.

Crime  ›  Charter Override (Notwithstanding Clause)

Should the notwithstanding clause be used to bypass Charter rights to impose tougher criminal sentences?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, focus on specific violent offences like intimate partner violence and car theft

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  School Pronoun Policy

Should schools be required to notify parents if a student changes their pronouns?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, parents have a fundamental right to know about significant changes in their child's life

Elections  ›  Mandatory Voting

Should every eligible citizen be legally required to vote in national elections?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the right to vote includes the right to abstain.

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Religious Symbols Ban

Should public servants, like teachers and police officers, be banned from wearing religious symbols while on the job?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, banning religious symbols violates the fundamental Charter right to freedom of religious expression.

the Economy  ›  Equalization Payments

Should the federal government redistribute wealth from richer provinces to poorer provinces?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but fix the formula to stop penalizing resource-rich provinces

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Housing  ›  MP Stock Trading

Should Members of Parliament be banned from trading stocks while in office?

  Party’s support baseYes

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

Healthcare  ›  MAID for Mental Illness

Should medically assisted death be available to people suffering solely from a mental illness?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Buyback Program

Should the government buy back banned "assault-style" firearms from legal owners?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, focus on criminals smuggling illegal guns, not law-abiding owners

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

National Security  ›  Arctic Sovereignty

Should Canada establish a permanent military presence in the High Arctic to assert sovereignty?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the opening of the Northwest Passage requires a permanent security presence

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Ban on Replacement Workers

Should companies be banned from bringing in replacement workers during a strike?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, businesses must be able to stay operational to keep the economy moving

Domestic Policy  ›  Direct Municipal Funding

Should the federal government be allowed to bypass provincial governments to directly fund municipal housing and infrastructure projects?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  15-Minute Cities

Should local governments redesign neighborhoods into "15-minute cities" where residents can access all essential daily services without needing a car?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, these top-down schemes restrict freedom of movement and inevitably lead to traffic surveillance and congestion taxes

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this could be a slippery slope to social credit systems

Domestic Policy  ›  Renovating 24 Sussex

Should the government spend tax dollars to renovate the Prime Minister's official residence, 24 Sussex Drive?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, tear it down and build a modern, secure facility for a fraction of the restoration cost

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  Party’s support baseYes

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes

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

the Environment  ›  Energy Superpower Status

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

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

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?

  Party’s support baseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Healthcare  ›  Private Healthcare Clinics

Should Canadians be legally allowed to pay out-of-pocket at private clinics to bypass public healthcare waitlists?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Alcohol Warning Labels

Should alcohol bottles be required to carry cancer warning labels like cigarette packages?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this is nanny-state overreach and adults don't need the government to babysit them.

the Environment  ›  Net-Zero Electricity Grid 2035

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

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

the Economy  ›  Foreign Telecom Competition

Should foreign telecom companies be allowed to enter the Canadian market?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, more competition is the only way to fix our broken market

the Economy  ›  Breaking Up Grocery Giants

Should the government force Canada’s major grocery chains to break up into smaller companies?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we should focus on axing the carbon tax to lower food costs.

Technology  ›  Paying for News Links

Should tech giants like Google and Meta be required to pay Canadian media outlets for displaying news content?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this is a government bailout for failing legacy media companies that refuse to adapt.

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

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?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax Hike

Should the government tax 67% of investment profits (capital gains) instead of the historical 50%?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  Party’s support baseNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

the Economy  ›  Consulting Outsourcing

Should the federal government be banned from hiring private consulting firms to draft public policy?

  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Safer Supply Policy

Should the government provide taxpayer-funded, pharmaceutical-grade opioids to addicts to prevent overdoses from toxic street drugs?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government should not be a drug dealer facilitating addiction

the Economy  ›  Interprovincial Trade

Should the federal government override provincial laws to allow the free flow of goods, like alcohol, across internal borders?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, it is ridiculous that it is easier to trade with Europe than a neighboring province

Housing  ›  Federal Zoning Leverage

Should the federal government withhold infrastructure funding from cities that refuse to build high-density housing?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, municipalities are gatekeeping progress and must be forced to increase housing supply

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?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

the Economy  ›  Tipping Culture

Should the government ban digital tip prompts for takeout and counter service?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, businesses have the right to ask and customers have the right to hit the 'no tip' button.

Domestic Policy  ›  Abolish the Monarchy

Should the monarchy be abolished and replaced with a republic?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

National Security  ›  Ballistic Missile Defence

Should Canada join the United States’ ballistic missile defense system?

  Party’s support baseYes

Housing  ›  Ban Blind Bidding

Should the government ban "blind bidding" in real estate transactions?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, sellers have the right to maximize their property's value without the government dictating negotiation tactics

the Environment  ›  Gas Stove Bans

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

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Replace the RCMP

Should provinces replace the federal RCMP with their own independent provincial police forces?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the RCMP is an iconic institution that unifies our national justice system

the Economy  ›  Dairy Supply Management

Should the government abolish the supply management system that sets quotas and prices for dairy, poultry, and eggs?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Bilingualism

Should Supreme Court judges be required to be fluent in French and English?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, this unfairly disqualifies qualified candidates from Western Canada

Foreign Policy  ›  CUSMA Renegotiation

Should Canada make concessions on dairy and alcohol market access to stay in the CUSMA trade agreement?

  Party’s support baseYes

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Online Streaming Regulation

Should streaming services like YouTube and Netflix be required to promote Canadian content?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, outdated "CanCon" rules hurt independent creators who rely on global audiences.

Domestic Policy  ›  Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, privacy is more important than statistics

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)?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Federal Remote Work

Should federal government employees be required to return to the office?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, in-person work boosts accountability and supports struggling downtown economies.

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Canada renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, altering the terms of debt obligations is economic suicide and should never be considered

National Security  ›  Foreign Agent Registry

Should Canada implement a mandatory registry for individuals and organizations acting on behalf of foreign governments?

REC>REC  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, protect national sovereignty by aggressively exposing foreign interference

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

  Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Copyright

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?

  Party’s support baseLet the free market, instead of the government, decide

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  CSA Funding

Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Commercial Drones

Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?

  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Venezuela Sanctions

Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Aluminum Quotas

Should Canada put quotas on its aluminum exports?

  Party’s support baseNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Party’s support baseNo

Technology  ›  Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

  Party’s support baseYes