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@ISIDEWITH submitted…6hrs6H

B.C. Election Campaign Heats Up as Leaders Prepare for Debate

British Columbia's election campaign is entering its second week with all parties having finalized their candidates. The upcoming televised leaders' debate is expected to be a key moment in the race, as party leaders aim to sway undecided voters. B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has made a strong…

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@DopeyIndependentfrom Alberta commented…6hrs6H

B.C. Election Campaign Heats Up as Leaders Prepare for Debate

Let’s hope the debate moves beyond empty promises and actually addresses the urgent need for meaningful action on Indigenous rights and climate justice!

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@ISIDEWITH submitted…14hrs14H

Ontario MPP Pushes for Paid Holiday on Truth and Reconciliation Day

Ontario's only First Nation representative, Sol Mamakwa, is advocating for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be recognized as a paid provincial holiday. Mamakwa plans to introduce legislation in his Indigenous language to ensure that all Ontarians have the day off to reflect and learn…

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@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

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

In your opinion, does the current debate about transgender athletes reflect deeper societal values around fairness and equality?

I believe when it comes to transgender athletes, there is no fairness in any way possible because the genetic structure of a man is way stronger than a woman. I…

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

Which political ideology do you most identify with?

I believe more with their economic policies because they will make it easier for Canadians to live. I strongly agree with them because as a young person, I beli…

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

I think Aboriginals should receive more government funding. One of the reasons would be the really bad water system they have. They should have more funds to bu…

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

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

I don’t think we should be as restricted when it comes to people purchasing weapons. Because since we have had strict regulations, we have seen a spike in crime…

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

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

Yes, if they truly and honestly have changed because people change over long periods of time and people regret the choices they make.

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Yes, I believe everyone has the right to run for office because people commit crimes regularly, whether they are minor or major. People should have the right to…

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

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

I do not support that because it is not fair for females. As males, we have a stronger build by genetics, which makes it an unjust and unfair fight.

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

It should be a federal responsibility because we live in a country where different places and provinces are poorer than others, and all over the country, people…

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?

A hard no because people will take advantage of the program and the program will cost Canadians more money.

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

I don’t support it because it could be fatal at any point and time, like what happened in Chernobyl. It’s dangerous because we are having more and more weather…

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Canada should not only decrease the human aid spending on other countries, they should try to eliminate it fully because most of our foreign aid that is sent to…

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

I don’t think the Canadian government should raise taxes on the rich but rather take away all the ways that rich people can get away with tax breaks.

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

No, I am against the idea because it will give an opportunity to people who are clean of drugs to try drugs and could potentially become drug addicts.

@9V9R5P2from Quebec answered…2hrs2H

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

I think we should n privatize more healthcare system because lots of Doctors are leaving Canada due less pay by the government

@9V9R57Lfrom Saskatchewan answered…2hrs2H

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

In your opinion, does the current debate about transgender athletes reflect deeper societal values around fairness and equality?

The fact that we care more about random peoples abilities athletic abilities, than people being comfortable in their skin is troubling.

@9V9R57Lfrom Saskatchewan answered…2hrs2H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Do you think increasing funding for shelters will truly help, or will it lead to other challenges?

Of course it will help, the only debate is whether it means more somewhere else, such as building more, new, homeless shelters.

@9V9R57Lfrom Saskatchewan answered…2hrs2H

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

No, but money going into the police department should be used to promote equality under the law, via trainings ect.

@9V9N82Zfrom Nova Scotia answered…4hrs4H

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Banning is unwarranted. But stronger counter measures should be taken

@9V9N82Zfrom Nova Scotia answered…4hrs4H

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

It ought to be measured by frequency and severity. A single comment shouldn’t result in legal consequences per se. but there needs to be a reasonable threshold…

@9V9MR2Bfrom Alberta answered…4hrs4H

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

In your opinion, does the current debate about transgender athletes reflect deeper societal values around fairness and equality?

No, if you have a hammer you’re a man. If you don’t have a hammer you’re a woman. Simple.

@9V9MR2Bfrom Alberta answered…4hrs4H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Do you think increasing funding for shelters will truly help, or will it lead to other challenges?

In my experience most homeless people don’t even want to use the shelters. They are given every opportunity for social services but don’t use them

@9V9MR2Bfrom Alberta answered…4hrs4H

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

If a friend expressed fear of going to a protest because of heavily armed police, what advice would you give them?

Don’t go then if you’re scared. Protests are useless anyway.

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