@ThomasJ1331

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

TJ>TJ Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

TJ>TJ Personal answerMake sure everyone pays what they should and remove all tax loopholes for large corporations.

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Immigration › Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, it should be based on how the country functions.

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Social › Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but this shouldn't be used as a way to not work.

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

TJ>TJ Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

TJ>TJ Personal answerPublic executions for pedos, rapists, unprovoked murderers, anything against animals, and anything against the week minded.

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

TJ>TJ Personal answerFacts only for the news and warnings for misinformation

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, but use the UN for peacekeeping around the world.

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

TJ>TJ Personal answerDepends on the crime

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

Should Canada increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

TJ>TJ Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Healthcare › Safe Haven

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

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Elections › Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge

the Environment › Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, use voluntary humans instead.

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Environment › Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Canada, have the right to vote?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Elections › Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

TJ>TJ Personal answerOnly grassroots donations

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

TJ>TJ Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

TJ>TJ Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy › Government Spending

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

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, and also required to release their medical records

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

TJ>TJ Personal answerDecrease, only use for humanitarian aid for countries with no human rights violations.

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy › NAFTA

Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

TJ>TJ Personal answerMore workers and environmental protections.

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

TJ>TJ Personal answerDecrease, unless needed.

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

TJ>TJ Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

TJ>TJ Personal answerReform the whole system so there can be no overcrowding

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

TJ>TJ Personal answerFacts only

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

TJ>TJ Personal answerState funding

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

TJ>TJ Personal answerYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should Canada increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should foreigners, currently residing in Canada, have the right to vote?

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should Canadian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

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

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Do you support independent schools?

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

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