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@ISIDEWITH submitted…6hrs6H

Trump Prepares Major Tariff Rollout

Trump aides prep major tariff rollout -- w/ one key change.On the campaign trail, Trump pushed universal import duties applied to every country *and* every imported goodNow, Trump aides are still preparing universal tariffs -- in that they'll hit every country -- but NOT on every importInstead, these tariffs would "only" fall on critical imports - stuff critical for national defense, health care, energy production etcIdea is universal tariffs would prevent circumvention problem of shipping imports via 3rd countries -- but the narrower list limits price shocks inherent in hitting *every* import

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@B29CZY8from Ontario answered…31mins31m

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

That depends on if they fraudulently for the mortgage to begin with. We need to live within our means.

@B29D98Dfrom Newfoundland answered…15mins15m

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

This is too complicated and nuanced of a problem to devolve into a "yes" or "no." Transgenderism is too wide of a spectrum for this question.

@B29D9DTfrom Quebec answered…15mins15m

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

No, this disproportionately will effect low income people

@B29CZY8from Ontario answered…31mins31m

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

We should be letting the market decide. It went up because of speculation, let it come down because of that too. Just make sure it's not abused again

@B29CM49 from Montana commented…48mins48m

Trudeau Likely to Resign This Week. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party this week, the G…

Its good, but I wish he stayed on so we could've had an election sooner.

@B29BM44from Ontario answered…57mins57m

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Yes but I also think there needs to be better sex education in schools. This should also depend on your income

@B29BM44from Ontario answered…57mins57m

Do you support a universal basic income program?

I think people who are working and still have trouble making ends meet should receive support, I think people with certain illnesses, students as long as your c…

@B29BM44from Ontario answered…1hr1H

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

The last thing we need is more taxes, we the people have already paid for these roads and the maintenance through taxes, build better transit systems, bike lane…

@B29C67Ffrom Newfoundland disagreed…1hr1H

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

The election is already shoved down my throat in every other aspect of my life, I don't need to see it on social media either, I've already seen it. I can recit…

@B29BM44from Ontario answered…2hrs2H

Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Humanitarian aid, and training. We have no obligation to fund this country while Canadians are suffering at home.

@B29BM44from Ontario answered…2hrs2H

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

This is not a Canadian problem, we have enough issues to deal with. Israel is surrounded by terror threats and they have the right to protect them selfs, that b…

@B29BNRDfrom Nova Scotia disagreed…2hrs2H

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

Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

That was the status quo when I got my firearms license (save the psychological testing). Restricting access after the difficult licensing process is redundant a…

@B29BNRDfrom Nova Scotia disagreed…2hrs2H

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

That it's punishing a majority of legal hunters and sport shooters. Long gun/ shotgun related homicides haven't changed significantly since 2009, yet handgun (n…

@B29BM44from Ontario answered…2hrs2H

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

The guidelines should be considered, but we should have regional solutions and standards, while also sanctioning countries that are top contributors

@B29BM44from Ontario answered…2hrs2H

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

Increase and monitor police funding, more training more mental health support and high hiring standards, but also allocate funds for mental health teams

@B29BM44from Ontario answered…2hrs2H

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

No, if you take a life you should be in prison for the rest of yours. I also think they need to change the prison system for more rehabilitation

@B299V9Wfrom Ontario answered…2hrs2H

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

NO. The human body is energetic and the non natural frequency of the meat will cause reactions/chronic illness/mental illness. if you understand homeostasis you…

@B299V9Wfrom Ontario answered…2hrs2H

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

The government research regarding health care is too corrupt and tied with psychopathic CDC and big Pharma.

@B299V9Wfrom Ontario answered…2hrs2H

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

if their mental illness was the cause and its been fixed or strong proof of resolution yes. We should not punish the mentally ill but instead help them heal.

@B299T9Pfrom Newfoundland answered…2hrs2H

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

More if people are able to afford it they should be given that chance but this should not impact public access and quality services.

@B299KXZfrom Ontario answered…3hrs3H

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

One of the two - Build more prisons, or similarly to above, conduct a psychological test to ensure this person is safe to bring back out to society.

@B299KXZfrom Ontario answered…3hrs3H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

The "rich" needs to be better defined. Making $250,000 before taxes per year does not mean you're rich anymore, it means you live comfortably. I'd argue you'd n…

@B299KMHfrom Ontario commented…3hrs3H

Trump Prepares Major Tariff Rollout. Trump aides prep major tariff rollout -- w/ one key change.On the campaign trail, Trump pushed universal import duties appl…

I think it's stupid what Trump is doing with the Tariffs

@B299KMHfrom Ontario disagreed…3hrs3H

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

No, accept anyone who's not a violent criminal

We don't have the space in Canada to have as many people immigrating to Canada. Space as in housing, jobs and what not

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