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Sarabjit Kaur’s policy on ballistic missile defence

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Sarabjit Kaur’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The Conservative Party's official policy declaration explicitly states that Canada should participate in the U.S. ballistic missile defense system to ensure Canada has a seat at the table regarding continental security. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, as hostile missile technology advances, we cannot rely solely on the U.S. to protect Canadian cities

Conservatives argue that Canada cannot abdicate its security responsibilities to the U.S. and must be a functional partner in defending Canadian airspace and urban centers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only if Canada is granted joint-command authority over when and how interceptors are launched

While the party prioritizes having a seat at the table, they generally advocate for participation as a primary goal rather than making joint-command authority an absolute precondition for joining. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, those billions of dollars are better spent modernizing our Arctic sovereignty and naval fleets

The CPC views BMD and Arctic sovereignty as complementary aspects of continental defense; they would likely support both rather than treating them as a zero-sum funding choice. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

This position directly contradicts the Conservative Party's established platform of pursuing inclusion in the North American missile defense shield. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, joining the missile shield would trigger a global arms race and legitimize the weaponization of space

The Conservative Party views missile defense as a necessary deterrent against rogue states and does not subscribe to the argument that it causes a global arms race or represents the weaponization of space. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 163 voters that identify as Conservative.

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