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@ISIDEWITH submitted…14hrs14H

B.C. Election Heats Up as NDP and Conservatives Focus on Metro Vancouver

On the second day of the British Columbia election campaign, NDP Leader David Eby and Conservative Leader John Rustad concentrated their efforts on Metro Vancouver, addressing key issues such as healthcare and community challenges. Both leaders are vying for voter support in the region, with Rustad…

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Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie Targets Premier Doug Ford in Fiery Campaign Speech

Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie delivered a campaign-style speech at the party's annual general meeting, focusing her criticism on Premier Doug Ford. Crombie emphasized that Ontarians deserve 'more for you,' a phrase she repeated throughout her address. While she targeted Ford's policies,…

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@9TY279Wfrom New Brunswick answered…48mins48m

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?

I feel that increasing funding for shelters will help for now, but I feel that number could possibly be lowered over time if mental health resources were more r…

@9TY279Wfrom New Brunswick answered…48mins48m

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Is personal responsibility or government regulation more effective in reducing overall fuel consumption?

I feel a better answer to this overall is making public transportation more common and readily available, more convenient. The cost of a vehicle, insurance, mai…

@9TY279Wfrom New Brunswick answered…48mins48m

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 think if the amount of hormones is the same, then it is fair. However, if the sport depends a lot on strength or size, I believe a transgender woman would hav…

@9TY279Wfrom New Brunswick answered…48mins48m

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Do you think facial recognition could make your community safer, or would it just make you feel more controlled?

I feel on the fence about it. I think it could be safer, but I think if not regulated properly it could be used against people for the wrong reasons.

@9TY279Wfrom New Brunswick answered…48mins48m

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

In what ways do you think society's understanding of mental health has evolved in the last decade?

I think it is good that society recognizes that mental health is as much of an issue as it is. More understanding of this still needs to happen. There is less s…

@9TY279Wfrom New Brunswick answered…48mins48m

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

How safe would you feel biking in your town, and why?

Not safe. There is too much traffic congestion and in a lot of areas it is still safer to use the sidewalk than the street for biking.

@9TY279Wfrom New Brunswick answered…47mins47m

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine,…

Don't ban, but put regulations or surveillance on these type of transactions.

@9TY279Wfrom New Brunswick answered…47mins47m

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

Yes, as long as the systems are tested on a regular basis to lessen mechanical error as much as possible. Also, don't set up the mostly deadly mechanisms, for e…

@9TY279Wfrom New Brunswick answered…47mins47m

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Yes but only if they are a low income family and/or they must meet certain criteria for this.

@9TXZK77from Ontario disagreed…57mins57m

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

There are many different reasons someone may want to terminate a pregnancy, I think it is ultimately up to the individual carrying the fetus to decide what is b…

@9TXZK77from Ontario answered…56mins56m

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

No, the government should focus more on keeping the cost of living down so wages don't have to keep going up.

@9TXXY43from Quebec answered…1hr1H

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

Funding should be put into training for RCMP who respond to mental health and wellness checks. They need to learn how to deescalate situations without the use o…

@9TXWNMDfrom Ontario 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 don't think that it reflects much deeper other than having integrity for sports

@9TXWNMDfrom Ontario 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?

I think increasing the funding would not do much, and that the homeless situation would stay the same

@9TXWNMDfrom Ontario answered…2hrs2H

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Do you think facial recognition could make your community safer, or would it just make you feel more controlled?

I feel like it could have pros and cons, and the government should be very open about what they do with the technology.

@9TXWNMDfrom Ontario answered…2hrs2H

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

In what ways do you think society's understanding of mental health has evolved in the last decade?

People have started caring a lot more about mental health and mental conditions in recent years.

@9TXWNMDfrom Ontario answered…2hrs2H

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

How safe would you feel biking in your town, and why?

Not very safe, because populated places often have unforeseen situations.

@9TXW8PL 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?

we need to increase funding as without many shelters cant properly care

@9TXW8PL answered…2hrs2H

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Do you think facial recognition could make your community safer, or would it just make you feel more controlled?

I feel like it would be more authoritarian or more controlling

@9TXW8PL answered…2hrs2H

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

In what ways do you think society's understanding of mental health has evolved in the last decade?

we have a better understanding on how to treat and care for those with mental health issues

@9TXW8PL answered…2hrs2H

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

How safe would you feel biking in your town, and why?

I would feel a little safe however biking lanes are usually cut off by cars overtaking and can cause a threat

@9TXVXWDfrom Ontario answered…2hrs2H

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

How safe would you feel biking in your town, and why?

i would be safe in the bike lane but rather the sidewalk.

@9TXT46Cfrom Ontario answered…3hrs3H

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

No we should instead provide more funding to rehabilitation centers to help them instead of encouraging drug use

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