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@B2HWGJZfrom Saskatchewan disagreed…2hrs2H

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

AI can be extremely dangerous and it is not an inefficient way to use resources. The amount of resources required to run AI is terrible and will have major effe…

@B2HTNHRfrom British Columbia answered…3hrs3H

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

Yes, but only for young students(or people under the age of 25) that are struggling with finding a place to live

@B2HSB4Vfrom Saskatchewan answered…4hrs4H

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

Yes, But should perform community service, and reintroduction into work force and be provided with services so they do not re-offend.

@B2HS45Hfrom Alberta answered…4hrs4H

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

Yes, but not used to alter babies under any circumstance. Only adults should be allowed access to genetic alteration

@B2HNTFJfrom British Columbia answered…7hrs7H

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Decriminalize all drugs unless it is a forged recipe, offer rehabilitation and education on the topics in drug-decriminalization zones i.e. (Vancouver, Downtown…

@B2HND79from Ontario answered…8hrs8H

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Switching to PR voting system could improve fairness and proper representation, but many new challenges will be faced like political instability and lower local…

@B2HND79from Ontario answered…8hrs8H

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

While it ensures accountability and prevention of of harm, the questions of protection of intellectual property concerns should be considered

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

Which political party do you most identify with?

Show me a party or candidate that is not corrupt - until then, I will (spitefully) vote for the party/candidate who lies the best about their intentions

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

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

It’s been made very clear that the government has no interest in doing so however I do feel that the housing market has gone beyond outrageous in terms of prici…

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

The amount of homes being built versus the jobs available at despicable rates is disgraceful. This question ties in to several others, and the focal point for t…

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

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

My generation, and those beyond it, will likely never see any more than a fraction of what we should - at best.

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

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

The last time they did, it was smoke in mirrors. Just take care of CANADIAN CITIZENS before you invite others to your table

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

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

Does it matter when all of tax payers dollars are earmarked for newcomers or beneficiaries of corporate stocks?

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

It should be raised - drastically, at that. Our government has neglected to ensure that working citizens - regardless of ‘status’ - can afford life’s necessitie…

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Those that serve should not have to visit food banks. Those who have wilfully chosen to protect our country - among MANY other professions - if not all encompas…

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

I am uncomfortable with the idea of autonomous vehicles at this point - even more so when it comes to the concept of devoting tax payer dollars towards infrastr…

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Just focus on bad drivers - which seems to be the overwhelming majority. Touch screen displays over buttons and knobs are far more detrimental to conscientious…

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

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

This is an incredibly intricate question that requires far more attention and discussion than this provides

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Nothing that has been implemented to date has resulted in any benefits to the average (homegrown) citizen

@B2HMZCYfrom Alberta answered…9hrs9H

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

Terrorism is not my concern- it is the government allowing those from foreign nations to come to Canada and provide them with exponentially more resources, oppo…

@HarmoniousPonie from Indiana submitted…4hrs4H

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