Do you think it's important for a country to prioritize its own citizens' wellbeing over global cooperation, and why?

As much as I think Canada should help other countries, our count try is falling apart right now with homelessness, no jobs, a poor economy, no housing, expensive groceries, and more. Until we focus on what’s going on here, it will keep getting worse

I think it's important for a country to prioritize its citizens' protection and well being over global cooperation because each country's people have their own needs to protect against things like war, hunger, poverty, and things of this nature.

yes because the citizens are the main thing in a country

Yes, This is very important and should always happen as it is their own home and country.

Yes, it is. If you can't look after your own, how can you justify looking after others?

Yes, at the end of the day we must always prioritize the issues affecting our own nation first.

Yes agreed. It’s one thing to make sure your country is seen in the country as good with other places globally but first and foremost your people should be happy.

I believe that our own citizens' well-being is very important. I go by a rule, that if you want to help someone, you should. But you must care for yourself first, since if you aren't cared for, then it's very difficult to care for others.

Yes it is important that a country prioritizes the citizens first. The federal government works to serve the country and its people first and global issues next.

Its important to prioritize people because they are more important than the government system.

I believe it is important for a country to prioritize its own citizens over any one else because they are the ones living their

Yes because global cooperations creates dependency on foreign entities and in the long term possesses existential risk

Yes, it is important because how are you going to prioritize something else when you leave your citizens.. the citizens should be well taken care of before tackling other issues!

I think that a country's main priority is its own people so yes a nation should always put its own people first but then again considering how it would affect other nations can be the second priority.

In the contemporary world, nationalism continues to be a potent political force. It can be seen in movements for independence, in resistance to immigration, and in the politics of identity. However, it is also often criticized for its potential to exclude and marginalize those who do not fit the national norm, and for its potential to lead to conflict and war. Despite these criticisms, nationalism remains a significant aspect of political life in many parts of the world.

Yes because the citizens are a big part of the community, and they make a difference

The country should be loyal to it's citizens the most.

I think it's important because of a country that is responsible for its own citizens and can think about other communities and global cooperation when it has enough resources for its own citizens.

I think it is important for countries to prioritize its citizens so that the citizens can feel safe and secure knowing that they come first to their country.

I think it is important to prioritize its own citizens

I think that global cooperation is essential and a country should prioritize their citizens, there should be a balance between the two, that ever so slightly leans toward the well being of their citizens

It is important to prioritize its own citizens because healthy and happy citizens make a country great and relevant on the world stage.

Yes because we should focus on ourselves then other countries

It is important for a nation to prioritize its citizens but to an extent.

Both should be equally looked over but the citizens well being should be prioritized most of the time because global issues can’t be solved if the citizens are also being affected.

yes as long as there is no external threat to the country, in which case global cooperation would be prioritized

I believe countries should prioritize their own citizens' well being over global cooperation since if the country itself isnt unified then global cooperation would not be as viable.

i think that there number one should be their own country because idhere working on their own country it should help the rest of the world in the prosess.

No, I don't believe so. Because some people could contradict the country's plan

I think that a nation should prioritize its people over people in another nation, however, this doesn't mean that nations can't help each other.

because if everyone is happy then everything is more productive

YES. Those who pay taxes, contribute to society and raise their families here should be prioritized.

Without taking care of a citizens wellbeing, how will a country be deemed trustworthy to a global cooperation

given the current situation of the global economy and peoples anger and frustration I can see why "nationalsim" is as popular as it is. But what we need to agree to is that the issue isn't as much with foriegn interests as it is the rich and corrupt vs. everyone else. While Canada should focus more on itself, to develope and improve we can't do so on our own and should move more too making an allie of europe and part ourselves more from the United states.

Absolutely. We are an independent nation and must forge our own future. Globalization would only serve to make everyone except the elite poor.

yes, the government has a duty to prioritize the citizens of it's country before helping any other country/world goal. why should a government be sending millions of dollars in foreign aid when their citizens are starving in the streets.

I think a country with the means to help those outside of it are obligated to do so, but not at the expense of its less well-off citizens.

No, we are one planet, all connected: the head has to take care of a broken hand and can't just operate like the hand doesn't exist.

no, global cooperation is essential for a country's recognition and power.

I believe that Canada has enough problems of its own that we are not dealing with. We need to focus on our citizens and let other countries try and deal with their own problems.

It depends on their situation. If their country is at a delicate stage right now, then yes. But is not, then they should be encouraged to support global cooperation.

It's important for a country to lean towards domestic interests more than international interests. If we focus on globalizing too much, we sell out our own country, citizens and resources to others.

Canada has a quality and way of life, that Canadians view as acceptable. We cannot globalize to the standards of other countries fully.

What the citizens wants should be the most important thing for a country

Yes and no. Global cooperation is very important in the sense that working to creating a safe world where our national interests are protected is simultaneously working towards the wellbeing of our citizens. We can prioritize citizens' wellbeing through both domestic actions and global cooperation.

Yes because if your country isn’t happy then the people aren’t happy with you

Yes, this is because the country's citizens are the individuals that will keep the nation functioning and potentially it to success.

Yes our country is in crisis and we should be focusing on that not countries half way across the world

Domestic start-up businesses should get the most support to help create a Canadian brand, so we set the best example for the rest of the population and the whole world. Such businesses will have the opportunity to partner up with others including the global level.

In the current state its more important for Canada to actually focus on its citizens before other nations because many people are struggling

yes but only to a reasonable extent. the needs of your people are important but meeting them should not come at the cost of others etc.

It's extremely important. It should be... Every day, in the office, there's a ton of people who are speaking their own language... Am I in a foreign country?...

It feels like it.

yeah I agree with this because your country is only thing you have you should be loyal to it.

No because everyone living in that country is a citizen

I believe to some extent the country should prioritize its citizens but also make sure that if doing so, that they are still paying attention to global matters and problems and take care of them.

I think that t's important for a country to prioritize its own citizens' more because there is no country if there are no citizens. Citizens always come first in the country. That is what I stand by.

I think a country should prioritize the wellbeing of their own citizens as not prioritizing it could cause the country to degrade over time, even if it's helping many other countries.

Ensuring Peace and Security

International cooperation plays a pivotal role in maintaining peace and security on a global scale. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) serves as a platform for diplomatic dialogue, conflict resolution, and peacekeeping operations.

I believe in certain cases, yes. Personally, with my political views, I would always put the people of my nation, before helping others of another nation, first. I do believe in helping others, but we need to take care of everyone at home first. Especially, when it comes to social issues e.g. Immigration. We should take care of the Homelessness issue, and stop letting in an insane amount of Immigrants into Canada like we have been, since it is literally destroying the economy and house market. It is crazy to me that 500,000 immigrants come to Canada annually, yet this country doesn't hav…  Read moree the infrastructure to support them, and America which has a huge population over 300 million people, only lets in 1 million immigrants every year. That says something about Canada, and the idiot we have as a Prime Minister. Nothing against Liberals, but Justin Trudeau is the most pathetic one, by far. Even the immigrants themselves are dying and sleeping out on the streets. They cannot come here to live a better life, if the infrastructure and system cannot support them. Canadian people are having a hard time affording to buy or rent houses themselves. As I have taken Economics, research and economic experts have suggested that letting in too many immigrants, results in higher competition for employment, lower wages, unemployment and ultimately serious consequences for inflation. Everyone will suffer. What we had made progress on environmentally, economically, politically and even socially, has almost fallen apart from the few years Justin Trudeau has been in power, compared to the work and commitment of completing essential tasks when previous Canadian Prime Ministers were in power. He has destroyed and disrupted the work and impact they have had throughout all those years. As a Canadian, I also feel we have a responsibility to increase budget spending on national defense. Despite how much of a nutcase Donald Trump is, he is right. America is carrying the weight of alot of other nations lack of efforts. We rely on them too much, and with China being a serious threat to world peace, we need to increase military operations in the Arctic and increase job opportunities for those in the Armed Forces.

I believe that the well-being of a country's citizens and their global cooperation are equally important.

I think yes in a way that they should mainly focus on their citizens but make sure to not ignore what is occurring around the globe.

With regards to nationalism, I do believe that one country should not just look out for its own interests, but should instead look out for the interests of the global cooperation as well. This is because it will ensure that poorer, developing nations will not be left behind, and will still be given a chance in life.

Maintaining a balance between international collaboration and citizen well-being is crucial. Giving citizens priority maintains national identity and stability while attending to their individual needs. But cross-border cooperation is needed to address global issues like pandemics and climate change. Achieving lasting results that benefit both the global community and its citizens requires striking a balance.

It is important for countries to take care of their people, but also they benefit from trade, sharing ideas between nation and tackling other problems.

Balancing national interests with global cooperation is crucial for sustainable development and peace; prioritizing citizens' wellbeing while engaging in cooperative efforts fosters stability and prosperity for both the nation and the world.

yes, but that doesn't mean you need to be selfish, as people in need are still people.

I do think that strength of a country is built within. I have nothing against helping foriegn nations but it has to be within reason.

Primary focus should be on our own nation and its habitants, GDP, quality of life, etc

The Canadian standard of living has been declining over the past decade however we cannot change the fact our country is affected by a myriad of global influences. This is the duality of our world now so both ends of the spectrum need to be addressed.

I'm all for helping other countries but take care of.our own country first.. we pay the taxes.

When it comes to prioritizing citizens' wellbeing over global cooperation, it's a complex balance. Some argue that a country should focus on its own citizens first to ensure their prosperity and security. They believe that by doing so, the country can then contribute more effectively to global cooperation. On the other hand, there are those who emphasize the importance of collaboration and addressing global issues together. They believe that interconnectedness and cooperation benefit everyone in the long run. It's a topic that sparks different opinions.

Global cooperation is one of the most effective tools to improve our own citizens' wellbeing. For example, trade with the United States has made Canadians much wealthier, and the opposite is true as well. If we work to maintain strong relationships with other countries, it will improve our citizens' wellbeing as well through gains from trade.

No because if we have no connection with global cooperation we would be by our selves as a country.

No because the citziens of the country should at least have their choice and priortize themselves than a country. I think it would work well and better that way.

I think that is a very communist set of mind and I think that the correct balance is to prioritize both, as they are both important in many ways.

Leaders of a government should always priortize the safety and well being of it's citizens as that's its main job everything else will come after

Global cooperation should be limited only to the extent where it directly benefits the local population As the saying goes, take care of your family first. Government should always prioritize it's own citizens

I disagree with the idea that a country should prioritize its own citizens’ wellbeing over global cooperation. I think that in today’s interconnected world, countries need to work together to solve common challenges and promote mutual interests. As a Canadian, I value the strong ties that Canada has with other countries, especially the United States and the United Kingdom. Canada shares the longest undefended border with the United States, and has a long history of trade, culture, and defense cooperation with both the United States and the United Kingdom. These relationships have…  Read more brought many benefits to Canada, such as economic growth, security, and cultural diversity. By collaborating with other countries, Canada can also contribute to global issues such as climate change, human rights, and peacekeeping. Therefore, I believe that having relationships with other countries makes Canada more secure and benefits every citizen.

I think it is because of the fact that we shape our country and we are the ones that run this country and fund it through taxes and jobs