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

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, 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

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 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

It is important because it's a way to share our culture, language, historical pasts, and heritage.

In response to the topic of nationalism a countries citizens should be a priority above all because global cooperation would not even be possible if the citizen were oppressed and struggling to survive.

I think to an extent because the country needs to take care of its people above everything but to take care of people you also have to keep peace with other countries

Yes, as a country effects their citizens them most.

I think it is better balanced because if they priortize its own citizens it would make them uneased, uncomfortable and less choice of life. Better balanced so it doesn't become bad.

I think that to a certain extent, a country should prioritize

I belive it is because apart from natural resources, the citizens are what make the country.

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

yes, I believe it is a country's first priority to care and preserve the wellfare of their people and economy

Yes because Canadian citizend should be honoured and treated like citizens

Yes, it's important for a country to prioritize its own citizens' wellbeing, but it's equally important to balance this with global cooperation. Protecting citizens' interests ensures stability and prosperity domestically, but collaboration with other nations can also bring benefits such as economic growth, security, and addressing global challenges like climate change and pandemics. Balancing national interests with international cooperation is crucial for long-term success and global stability.

I think it's important since a country's interests should be to its people first, the world is important but at the end of the day we have independent countries for a reason

Yes because it can build a strong bond with the citizens making everyone more likely to stay

Global cooperation in important to the country however it should not be harmful to the country's own citizens.

I believe that a country has to take both aspects into consideration, however in terms of nationalism I believe that the country should prioritise their own citizens

Yes, people in their own country pay taxes and are most affected.

Yes, I think it's more important to develop self-improvement rather than going along with global involvement in other Countries' affairs.

To some extent it is good and responsibility of country to take care of citizens but the global onus should not be forgotten

Yes, I think it's more important to develop self-improvement rather than going along with global involvement in other Countries' affairs.

The question of whether a country should prioritize its own citizens' wellbeing over global cooperation is a complex and debated issue. Different perspectives exist, and the balance between national interests and global cooperation often depends on various factors, including political ideologies, economic considerations, and cultural values. Here are some arguments from different viewpoints:

Arguments for Prioritizing National Wellbeing:

Responsibility to Citizens: Governments are elected to serve the interests of their citizens, and prioritizing their wellbeing is often seen as a fundamen…  Read moretal duty. Citizens expect their leaders to address domestic issues, such as healthcare, education, and employment, before engaging in extensive global cooperation.

I think it is because other countries have no business in what we as citizens do.

I believe that it is very important for a country to prioritize its own citizens, however I feel that global cooperation in some cases may be more important.

I think we need a perfect mix of taking care of our citizens and helping out other nations, but maybe a little more shift towards our own citizens right now.

Class divides are more important than national ones, it is better to foster a growing class conciousness among the working class of the world than to succumb to petty national squabbles.

I think it is important for countries to care about there citzens more but im kinda indrefferent i think immagration is good

Yes, we should always put Canada first. Global organizations often don’t have our best interests in mind

Yes the priority should be on helping its own citizens, but not at the expense of other nations, such as exploitation of resources, workers, or imperial military action.

Well, considering the current global issue, the invasion and genocide of the Palestinian peoples by the Israeli settlers, countries should be focusing more on supporting the side thats being slaughtered INCLUDING their own citizens, instead of funding the genocide and not doing anything to go against it. and also racism

Yes, I think that the government focus' to much on not fighting or gaining territory over the well being of its own citizens.

I'm in the middle for this. The government should do a lot of things as such as dealing with the housing crisis right now. However, it's the citizen's job to take care of themselves instead of the government's.

We should always put our own country first! We need to take care of our own hard working individuals!!!

Yes, we do not have a say in the world, and our country is the most important for our government to take care of. We should be helping ourselves in hard times, but in good times, then we can focus on global cooperation. Global cooperation is still very important in topics like free trade.

A country should always put its own citizens first. I believe that Canada is over-supporting immigration and is failing to recognize flaws that its own citizens are having to deal with everyday. The lack of government funding on reservations for example, has left many Indigenous communities without clean and safe water. How can we focus on the needs of other when our own have not been met?

I think is very important, because all the decide s are for the people, not for money and the power.

Yes, if everyone is sad why would the government care about money.