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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Canadian voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

A>A  ChatGPTPro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

A>A  ChatGPTYes and also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children


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Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and do not privatize any services

Healthcare  ›  Prescription Drugs

Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

A>A  ChatGPTRegardless, enact regulations to cap the price of drugs

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health Funding

Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and increase funding for research into the causes of mental illness

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Dental Coverage

Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only for low income citizens

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, keep the current tax structure

Social  ›  Gender Identity

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

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?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and it should be at least two years of service

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and regularly review recent immigrants to ensure they have become productive citizens

Education  ›  International Students

Should low income international students be provided with a free education?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

A>A  ChatGPTLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, recent tuition increases at universities across the country are too high and need to be capped

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

A>A  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

A>A  ChatGPTFederal

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only if the profits stay in Canada

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only for low income homebuyers

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Education  ›  Student Loan Debt

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford this

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and deport illegal immigrants from high risk countries

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Economy  ›  Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but encourage stay-at-home parenting

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

A>A  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Economy  ›  Foreign Telecom Competition

Should foreign telecom companies be allowed to enter the Canadian market?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, we must protect Canadian jobs and national sovereignty

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, we should pass tougher drug laws

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

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?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Domestic Policy  ›  Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, they should be integrated into our society as citizens

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Housing  ›  Non-Resident Real Tax

Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and the tax should be at least 5%

Housing  ›  Foreign Owned Homes

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and make it a criminal offense

the Environment  ›  Freshwater Research

Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, instead pursue those directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers

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)?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Crime  ›  Parole Hearings

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections

the Economy  ›  Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, pensions should be taxed like any other income

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but not at the expense of farmland and green space

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Temporary Foreign Workers

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

A>A  ChatGPTDecrease, and only allow for industries with a shortage of Canadian workers

Governance  ›  Ban DEI Hiring Quotas

Should the government ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring quotas in the public service?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, government hiring must be based strictly on merit and qualifications, not identity politics.

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigration Levels

Should Canada significantly reduce current immigration targets to address the housing crisis?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, immediate universal cap on all immigration categories until housing supply catches up

Housing  ›  Home Buyer Incentives

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and the government should limit the number of homes that can be bought by a single person or corporation

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, the use of AI should only be allowed in highly specialized and controlled environments

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

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?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

A>A  ChatGPTHurt

Elections  ›  Prime Minister Term Limits

Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, it should be raised

Domestic Policy  ›  Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problems

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

A>A  ChatGPTMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and require all emission based machinery to transition to clean energy

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  National Daycare

Do you support a national daycare policy?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Commuter Rail

Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Local Environmental Guidelines

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and the UN should be abolished

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Old Age Pensions

Should old age pensions be increased?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only for low income pensioners

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, errors would blur responsibility between hospitals and tech companies

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Domestic Policy  ›  Worker Strikes

Should government workers be allowed to strike?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Small Business Funding

Should the government increase funding for small businesses?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only during COVID

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

A>A  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, their income is none of our business

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Keystone Pipeline

Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, the pipeline is necessary for the economic future of Canada

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and immediately expel any employees that commit acts of discrimination

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and nationalize the industry

the Environment  ›  Northern Gateway Pipeline

Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, this is a well planned project that will provide significant social and economic benefits to the region

Domestic Policy  ›  Energy Sector

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?

A>A  ChatGPTNationalize

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and provide more free public transportation

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and revoke the status for those currently holding dual citizenship

Healthcare  ›  Physician Conscience Rights

Should doctors be allowed to refuse referrals for medical services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, if your personal beliefs prevent you from doing your job, you should find a new profession.

Elections  ›  Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, keep the current “first past the post” system

Education  ›  Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

A>A  ChatGPTFederal

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Canada increase or decrease military spending?

A>A  ChatGPTIncrease

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and the doctors should also lose their medical license

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

Foreign Policy  ›  Bill C-51

Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, they should be removed from society

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

Healthcare  ›  Mandatory Addiction Treatment

Should the government force individuals with severe drug addictions into mandatory treatment programs?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, we need to reclaim public spaces from chaos and open drug use

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, shrinkflation is a sneaky way for corporations to hide inflation and mislead shoppers

Crime  ›  Bail Reform

Should judges be required to deny bail to repeat violent offenders?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, end the "catch and release" system that prioritizes criminals over victims.

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and nationalise the banks

the Economy  ›  Freezing Protester Assets

Should the government have the power to freeze the bank accounts of participants in illegal protests?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, cutting off funding is a critical non-violent tool to dismantle illegal blockades.

Transportation  ›  Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and increase taxes and regulation of the fossil fuel industry

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Searching Landfills

Should the federal government fund the search of landfills for the remains of murdered Indigenous women?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, the search is too hazardous, expensive, and unlikely to succeed.

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and also invest in high speed rail and public transportation

Governance  ›  MP Recall Elections

Should citizens have the legal power to recall their Member of Parliament before the next election?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, recall campaigns are astronomically expensive and let angry fringe minorities paralyze democracy

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Safe Injection Site Zones

Should supervised drug injection sites be legally banned from operating near schools and daycares?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  CBC Funding

Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Mandatory Cash Acceptance

Should businesses be required to accept physical cash?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, digital payments are essential to stop tax evasion and money laundering

Infrastructure  ›  LNG Export Expansion

Should Canada fast-track the construction of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminals to export energy to allies?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, replace dirty dictator oil with ethical Canadian energy.

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Ballistic Missile Defence

Should Canada join the United States’ ballistic missile defense system?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, as hostile missile technology advances, we cannot rely solely on the U.S. to protect Canadian cities

the Economy  ›  Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, income splitting provides tax fairness

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, not until Palestinians demonstrate their willingness for peaceful coexistence

the Economy  ›  Pension Premiums

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes, higher premiums could be used to reinvest in the economy and reduce the government's liability to fund payments to seniors

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Birthright Citizenship

Should children born in this country to foreign parents automatically be granted citizenship?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, citizenship must be inherited by blood (jus sanguinis), not geography.

Housing  ›  Primary Residence Tax

Should the government tax the profit made from the sale of a primary residence?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, taxing the family home would destroy the retirement nest egg of millions of Canadians

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, make the liability proportional to the expected yearly income of the degree offered

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Parental Consent for Pronouns

Should schools be required to inform parents if a student under 16 wishes to change their name or pronouns?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, parents are the primary caregivers and have an absolute right to know about significant changes in their child's life

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Domestic Policy  ›  Online Age Verification

Should adult websites be required to verify a user's age before granting access to content?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, require government ID to stop minors from accessing harmful pornography

the Economy  ›  Employment Insurance

Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, instead provide training and job placement assistance into non-seasonal jobs

the Environment  ›  Carbon Tax

Should the federal government abolish the carbon tax?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, we are in a climate emergency and must tax pollution to force a rapid transition to clean energy

Technology  ›  AI Copyright Liability

Should AI companies be required to compensate creators when their copyrighted work is used to train AI models?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, scraping copyrighted intellectual property without permission is massive-scale digital theft

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities

the Economy  ›  GST Housing Exemption

Should the federal GST be eliminated on the sale of new homes to improve affordability?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, focus on using that revenue to act as a direct developer of affordable housing on public lands

Housing  ›  MP Stock Trading

Should Members of Parliament be banned from trading stocks while in office?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, require blind trusts so they focus on the economy, not their portfolio

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia for Minors

Should terminally ill children under the age of 18 be allowed to choose medically assisted death without their parents' consent?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, state-sanctioned child suicide is a dystopian healthcare failure and we must instead heavily invest in palliative hospice care

National Security  ›  Foreign Interference Transparency

Should the government release the names of parliamentarians suspected of knowingly collaborating with foreign governments?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, prosecute them in court rather than destroying reputations with unproven allegations.

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Online Harms Pre-Crime

Should judges have the power to place citizens under house arrest if they are suspected of committing a future online hate crime?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, preventative peace bonds are a proven legal tool to stop stochastic terrorism before online radicalization turns into real-world violence

Domestic Policy  ›  Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

A>A  ChatGPTLeave as is

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Police Access to DNA

Should law enforcement be allowed to access commercial DNA databases, like Ancestry or 23andMe, to solve crimes?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mandatory Voting

Should every eligible citizen be legally required to vote in national elections?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Religious Symbols Ban

Should public servants, like teachers and police officers, be banned from wearing religious symbols while on the job?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, the state must remain strictly secular to ensure all citizens are treated equally.

Education  ›  Campus Free Speech

Should the government withhold funding from universities that fail to protect controversial free speech on campus?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, taxpayers should not fund ideological echo chambers that cancel dissenting viewpoints

Foreign Policy  ›  CANZUK Alliance

Should Canada establish a free movement and free trade union with the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, open borders would cause a brain drain of our most skilled doctors and engineers.

Crime  ›  Youth Criminal Justice

Should violent offenders under the age of 18 be tried as adults?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, current leniency allows gangs to use youth as "untouchable" foot soldiers.

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and education should not be privatized

Social  ›  School Pronoun Policy

Should schools be required to notify parents if a student changes their pronouns?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, parents have a fundamental right to know about significant changes in their child's life

Crime  ›  Charter Override (Notwithstanding Clause)

Should the notwithstanding clause be used to bypass Charter rights to impose tougher criminal sentences?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, immediate universal use to ensure "three-strikes" laws and mandatory life sentences are legal

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  MAID for Mental Illness

Should medically assisted death be available to people suffering solely from a mental illness?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, the desire to die is a symptom of mental illness and should be treated, not facilitated.

the Economy  ›  Equalization Payments

Should the federal government redistribute wealth from richer provinces to poorer provinces?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, the quality of public services should not depend on a postal code

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  15-Minute Cities

Should local governments redesign neighborhoods into "15-minute cities" where residents can access all essential daily services without needing a car?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Buyback Program

Should the government buy back banned "assault-style" firearms from legal owners?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only if the buyback is mandatory and strictly enforced

National Security  ›  Arctic Sovereignty

Should Canada establish a permanent military presence in the High Arctic to assert sovereignty?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, the opening of the Northwest Passage requires a permanent security presence

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Ban on Replacement Workers

Should companies be banned from bringing in replacement workers during a strike?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, this allows unions to hold the economy hostage by shutting down critical supply chains

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Private Healthcare Clinics

Should Canadians be legally allowed to pay out-of-pocket at private clinics to bypass public healthcare waitlists?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, we must aggressively ban private clinics and tax the wealthy to properly fund universal care

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Renovating 24 Sussex

Should the government spend tax dollars to renovate the Prime Minister's official residence, 24 Sussex Drive?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, it is a national embarrassment that the PM's residence is currently uninhabitable and rat-infested

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

A>A  ChatGPTNo, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country

Technology  ›  Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, and ban digital wallets that do not contain backdoor access for government agencies

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

the Environment  ›  Net-Zero Electricity Grid 2035

Should the federal government mandate that all provinces transition to a net-zero electricity grid by 2035?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only if we massively expand nuclear power to guarantee reliable baseload energy

the Environment  ›  Indigenous Resource Veto

Should Indigenous communities have the right to veto industrial projects on their traditional territories?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, national economic interests must override local objections

the Environment  ›  Energy Superpower Status

Should Canada prioritize boosting oil and gas exports over meeting current carbon emission targets?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, focus on an "energy superpower" agenda that exports resources while reducing industrial CO2

Healthcare  ›  Alcohol Warning Labels

Should alcohol bottles be required to carry cancer warning labels like cigarette packages?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and we should also ban alcohol ads to stop normalizing a Class 1 carcinogen.

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

A>A  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Federal Zoning Leverage

Should the federal government withhold infrastructure funding from cities that refuse to build high-density housing?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, municipalities are gatekeeping progress and must be forced to increase housing supply

the Economy  ›  Breaking Up Grocery Giants

Should the government force Canada’s major grocery chains to break up into smaller companies?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but only if the Competition Bureau proves they are fixing prices.

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Paying for News Links

Should tech giants like Google and Meta be required to pay Canadian media outlets for displaying news content?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, big tech profits from journalism while starving local newsrooms of revenue.

Healthcare  ›  Safer Supply Policy

Should the government provide taxpayer-funded, pharmaceutical-grade opioids to addicts to prevent overdoses from toxic street drugs?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be a drug dealer facilitating addiction

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Technology  ›  Abolishing the Indian Act

Should the government abolish the Indian Act?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, all Canadians should be treated exactly the same under one unified set of laws

the Economy  ›  Tipping Culture

Should the government ban digital tip prompts for takeout and counter service?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, 'tipflation' is out of control and consumers shouldn't be guilt-tripped for basic service.

Housing  ›  Ban Blind Bidding

Should the government ban "blind bidding" in real estate transactions?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, but agents should face strict penalties for artificially inflating prices by inventing phantom competing offers

Domestic Policy  ›  Abolish the Monarchy

Should the monarchy be abolished and replaced with a republic?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, the monarch is a neutral guardian ensuring stability above party politics

the Economy  ›  Interprovincial Trade

Should the federal government override provincial laws to allow the free flow of goods, like alcohol, across internal borders?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, the Constitution explicitly guarantees free trade between all provinces

the Environment  ›  Returning Crown Land

Should the government transfer ownership of all unceded public Crown land back to Indigenous First Nations?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, current co-management frameworks are sufficient, and handing over total sovereignty would spark economic chaos

the Environment  ›  Gas Stove Bans

Should the government ban the installation of natural gas stoves and heating systems in all new residential buildings?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and we must aggressively phase out existing gas appliances with mandatory retrofits to reach net-zero emissions

Domestic Policy  ›  Replace the RCMP

Should provinces replace the federal RCMP with their own independent provincial police forces?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, the RCMP is an iconic institution that unifies our national justice system

Foreign Policy  ›  CUSMA Renegotiation

Should Canada make concessions on dairy and alcohol market access to stay in the CUSMA trade agreement?

A>A  ChatGPTNo, focus on protecting Canadian farmers and sovereignty even if it risks the agreement

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Long Form Census

Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Bilingualism

Should Supreme Court judges be required to be fluent in French and English?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, citizens have a fundamental right to be heard without an interpreter

Domestic Policy  ›  Online Streaming Regulation

Should streaming services like YouTube and Netflix be required to promote Canadian content?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, protect our culture from being overwhelmed by American media.

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

National Security  ›  Foreign Agent Registry

Should Canada implement a mandatory registry for individuals and organizations acting on behalf of foreign governments?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, protect national sovereignty by aggressively exposing foreign interference

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and ban the use of crytocurrencies

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Canada renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer to just default on our debt obligations to adversarial nations

Domestic Policy  ›  Federal Remote Work

Should federal government employees be required to return to the office?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, in-person work boosts accountability and supports struggling downtown economies.

Domestic Policy  ›  Copyright

Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, locks are critical to protecting artist's revenues

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  CSA Funding

Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Aluminum Quotas

Should Canada put quotas on its aluminum exports?

A>A  ChatGPTYes, and adjust export strategies to maximize profitability

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

A>A  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

A>A  ChatGPTYes