Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
NB>NB ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
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Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Healthcare › Prescription Drugs
Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
Healthcare › Healthcare Funding
Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and do not privatize any services |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
Healthcare › Mental Health Funding
Should the government increase funding for mental health initiatives?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
Healthcare › Dental Coverage
Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, preventative dental care is an important aspect of long term health |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?
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?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Immigration › Immigration
Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, accept anyone who's not a violent criminal |
Education › International Students
Should low income international students be provided with a free education?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and education should be free for everyone |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
NB>NB 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?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
Education › University Tuition
Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and the government should provide free university education |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Healthcare › Healthcare
Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?
NB>NB ChatGPTProvincial, but with federal funding and regulated standards |
the Environment › Logging
Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, this discriminates against older politicians |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?
Education › Student Loan Debt
Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and forgive all student load debt |
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?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, this will adversely affect refugees and asylum seekers |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB 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?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Canada increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
NB>NB ChatGPTDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler |
the Economy › Foreign Telecom Competition
Should foreign telecom companies be allowed to enter the Canadian market?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, nationalize the infrastructure instead of selling out |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
Domestic Policy › Native Funding
Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and the government should give them their land back |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax
Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and the tax should be at least 20% |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Housing › Foreign Owned Homes
Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, implement foreign buyer and vacancy taxes instead |
the Environment › Freshwater Research
Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?
the Environment › Renewable Energy
Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?
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)?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners currently residing in Canada have the right to vote?
Crime › Parole Hearings
Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
the Economy › Pension Tax
Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only for those making over $50,000 per year |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?
NB>NB ChatGPTNeither, current temporary foreign workers should be granted citizenship |
Governance › Ban DEI Hiring Quotas
Should the government ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring quotas in the public service?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, mandatory equity quotas are the only effective tool to dismantle systemic racism and balance the scales. |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Immigration › Immigration Levels
Should Canada significantly reduce current immigration targets to address the housing crisis?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, focus on maintaining current stabilized caps while boosting infrastructure investment |
Housing › Home Buyer Incentives
Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and make it a criminal offense to create artificial videos of real people without their consent |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Domestic Policy › National Daycare
Do you support a national daycare policy?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty
Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problems |
Domestic Policy › Commuter Rail
Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?
the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines
Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and exceed the guidelines and be the world leader in environmental standards |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
the Economy › Old Age Pensions
Should old age pensions be increased?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only for low income pensioners |
Healthcare › AI Doctors
Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, it would make high quality care instant and affordable for everyone |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes
Should government workers be allowed to strike?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only for non-essential services |
the Economy › Small Business Funding
Should the government increase funding for small businesses?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but funding should come from large corporations instead of taxpayers |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens |
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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, except for junk food which would cause affordability issues |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
the Environment › Keystone Pipeline
Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, do not build the pipeline and shut down all oil production in the tar sands |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and nationalize the industry |
Domestic Policy › Energy Sector
In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?
the Environment › Northern Gateway Pipeline
Do you support the Northern Gateway pipeline project?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, not until all the Aboriginal bands this project affects agree to it |
the Economy › Free Trade
Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, free trade puts downward pressure on wages and undermines consumer and environmental protections |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and provide more free public transportation |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Healthcare › Physician Conscience Rights
Should doctors be allowed to refuse referrals for medical services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs?
Education › Postsecondary Education
Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?
NB>NB ChatGPTProvincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistency |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Canada increase or decrease military spending?
Elections › Electoral Reform
Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Foreign Policy › Bill C-51
Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, it is a slippery slope towards a police state |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, prioritize Housing First and voluntary support over forced confinement |
the Economy › Shrinkflation
Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and require clear price per unit labeling so any size change is immediately obvious |
Crime › Bail Reform
Should judges be required to deny bail to repeat violent offenders?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, automatically denying bail violates the Charter right to the presumption of innocence. |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20% |
the Economy › Freezing Protester Assets
Should the government have the power to freeze the bank accounts of participants in illegal protests?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, declaring "financial martial law" destroys trust in the banking system and unjustly punishes families. |
Transportation › Green Transportation
Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Social › Searching Landfills
Should the federal government fund the search of landfills for the remains of murdered Indigenous women?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, Reconciliation is meaningless if we leave Indigenous women in the trash like garbage. |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, with a high signature threshold so communities can legally fire absentee or incompetent MPs |
Healthcare › Safe Injection Site Zones
Should supervised drug injection sites be legally banned from operating near schools and daycares?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, addiction is a medical emergency and local zoning laws shouldn't dictate where vulnerable people access life-saving healthcare |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Domestic Policy › CBC Funding
Should the government increase funding to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)?
the Economy › Income Splitting
Do you support income splitting for families?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, income splitting is unfair to low income families |
the Economy › Mandatory Cash Acceptance
Should businesses be required to accept physical cash?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, refusing cash discriminates against the elderly and unbanked |
Infrastructure › LNG Export Expansion
Should Canada fast-track the construction of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminals to export energy to allies?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, it violates Indigenous rights and damages ecosystems. |
National Security › Ballistic Missile Defence
Should Canada join the United States’ ballistic missile defense system?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, joining the missile shield would trigger a global arms race and legitimize the weaponization of space |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if all the land was given back to Palestine |
the Economy › Pension Premiums
Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?
NB>NB ChatGPTRegardless, raise the maximum rate so high wage earners can contribute more |
Immigration › Birthright Citizenship
Should children born in this country to foreign parents automatically be granted citizenship?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, anyone born on our soil is a citizen, regardless of parental status. |
Housing › Primary Residence Tax
Should the government tax the profit made from the sale of a primary residence?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, the current exemption is a tax shelter that drives up housing prices for everyone else |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, tax carbon emissions instead |
Social › Parental Consent for Pronouns
Should schools be required to inform parents if a student under 16 wishes to change their name or pronouns?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, children have a right to privacy and schools must remain a safe space |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
the Economy › Employment Insurance
Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?
Domestic Policy › Online Age Verification
Should adult websites be required to verify a user's age before granting access to content?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only if a third party handles the data to guarantee user anonymity |
the Environment › Carbon Tax
Should the federal government abolish the carbon tax?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, axe the tax to lower the cost of gas, groceries, and home heating |
Technology › AI Copyright Liability
Should AI companies be required to compensate creators when their copyrighted work is used to train AI models?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, scraping copyrighted intellectual property without permission is massive-scale digital theft |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
the Economy › GST Housing Exemption
Should the federal GST be eliminated on the sale of new homes to improve affordability?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, stop them from using inside information to rig the market like a personal casino |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation |
Social › Euthanasia for Minors
Should terminally ill children under the age of 18 be allowed to choose medically assisted death without their parents' consent?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, state-sanctioned child suicide is a dystopian healthcare failure and we must instead heavily invest in palliative hospice care |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only with strict judicial oversight and a high burden of proof to prevent the weaponization of the justice system against political dissidents |
Domestic Policy › Senate
Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?
NB>NB ChatGPTAbolish, the recent corruption scandals have proven that any unelected body of government is detrimental towards democracy |
Elections › Mandatory Voting
Should every eligible citizen be legally required to vote in national elections?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, legitimate democracy requires maximum participation. |
Technology › Police Access to DNA
Should law enforcement be allowed to access commercial DNA databases, like Ancestry or 23andMe, to solve crimes?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, people submitted DNA for heritage insights, not to become accidental informants against their family. |
Social › Religious Symbols Ban
Should public servants, like teachers and police officers, be banned from wearing religious symbols while on the job?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, this discriminatory policy forces Muslim women to choose between their faith and their career. |
Education › Campus Free Speech
Should the government withhold funding from universities that fail to protect controversial free speech on campus?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, universities must autonomously enforce conduct codes to protect marginalized students from targeted hate speech |
Foreign Policy › CANZUK Alliance
Should Canada establish a free movement and free trade union with the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, open borders would cause a brain drain of our most skilled doctors and engineers. |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support independent schools?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
Crime › Youth Criminal Justice
Should violent offenders under the age of 18 be tried as adults?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, young brains are not fully developed and deserve a chance at rehabilitation. |
Social › School Pronoun Policy
Should schools be required to notify parents if a student changes their pronouns?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, forced disclosure could endanger children who have unsupportive or abusive families |
Crime › Charter Override (Notwithstanding Clause)
Should the notwithstanding clause be used to bypass Charter rights to impose tougher criminal sentences?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, set a policy of justice reform that prioritizes rehabilitation and addresses systemic biases |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
Healthcare › MAID for Mental Illness
Should medically assisted death be available to people suffering solely from a mental illness?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, the government should improve access to mental health treatment, rather than offering death as a cheap alternative. |
the Economy › Equalization Payments
Should the federal government redistribute wealth from richer provinces to poorer provinces?
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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, ending car dependency is vital to slash carbon emissions and build healthy, walkable communities |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
the Economy › Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Should the government replace physical cash with a central bank digital currency?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, this could be a slippery slope to social credit systems |
Domestic Policy › Gun Buyback Program
Should the government buy back banned "assault-style" firearms from legal owners?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, the military budget is too high; redirect those funds to social programs |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, we should only use it to prevent diseases and disorders instead of altering physical appearances |
the Economy › Ban on Replacement Workers
Should companies be banned from bringing in replacement workers during a strike?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, the right to strike is meaningless if employers can simply replace their workforce |
Healthcare › Private Healthcare Clinics
Should Canadians be legally allowed to pay out-of-pocket at private clinics to bypass public healthcare waitlists?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, a two-tier system allows the rich to jump the line while poaching doctors from the public sector |
Domestic Policy › Renovating 24 Sussex
Should the government spend tax dollars to renovate the Prime Minister's official residence, 24 Sussex Drive?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, politicians shouldn't get a taxpayer-funded mansion while Canadians face a housing crisis |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
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?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, and ban digital wallets that do not contain backdoor access for government agencies |
Healthcare › Alcohol Warning Labels
Should alcohol bottles be required to carry cancer warning labels like cigarette packages?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, consumers have a right to know the direct link between alcohol and cancer. |
the Environment › Net-Zero Electricity Grid 2035
Should the federal government mandate that all provinces transition to a net-zero electricity grid by 2035?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but Ottawa must heavily subsidize fossil-fuel reliant provinces to prevent skyrocketing energy bills |
the Environment › Energy Superpower Status
Should Canada prioritize boosting oil and gas exports over meeting current carbon emission targets?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, set a policy of phasing out all fossil fuel subsidies and taxing the excess profits of energy companies |
the Environment › Indigenous Resource Veto
Should Indigenous communities have the right to veto industrial projects on their traditional territories?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, true reconciliation requires recognizing their absolute sovereignty over the land |
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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
Housing › Federal Zoning Leverage
Should the federal government withhold infrastructure funding from cities that refuse to build high-density housing?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, the government should build public housing instead of bribing private developers |
the Economy › Breaking Up Grocery Giants
Should the government force Canada’s major grocery chains to break up into smaller companies?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, dismantle the oligopoly that is price-gouging Canadians. |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and all software and algorithms should be open source |
Technology › Paying for News Links
Should tech giants like Google and Meta be required to pay Canadian media outlets for displaying news content?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, harm reduction saves lives and relieves emergency rooms |
the Economy › Tipping Culture
Should the government ban digital tip prompts for takeout and counter service?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, ban tipping entirely and force employers to pay a living wage. |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency |
Technology › Abolishing the Indian Act
Should the government abolish the Indian Act?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and replace it with a modern agreement that guarantees Indigenous self-governance |
Housing › Ban Blind Bidding
Should the government ban "blind bidding" in real estate transactions?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, the opaque process creates artificial bidding wars and buyer FOMO that unfairly inflates home prices |
Domestic Policy › Abolish the Monarchy
Should the monarchy be abolished and replaced with a republic?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, it is an expensive waste of taxpayer money better spent on social welfare |
the Economy › Interprovincial Trade
Should the federal government override provincial laws to allow the free flow of goods, like alcohol, across internal borders?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, protecting local industries and jobs is more important than slightly cheaper goods |
the Environment › Returning Crown Land
Should the government transfer ownership of all unceded public Crown land back to Indigenous First Nations?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, returning stolen land is the only true path to material reconciliation and systemic justice |
the Environment › Gas Stove Bans
Should the government ban the installation of natural gas stoves and heating systems in all new residential buildings?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, electric heat pumps and induction stoves are scientifically proven to reduce indoor air pollution and childhood asthma |
Domestic Policy › Replace the RCMP
Should provinces replace the federal RCMP with their own independent provincial police forces?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only if the federal government pays for the massive transition costs |
Foreign Policy › CUSMA Renegotiation
Should Canada make concessions on dairy and alcohol market access to stay in the CUSMA trade agreement?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, focus on protecting Canadian farmers and sovereignty even if it risks the agreement |
Domestic Policy › Long Form Census
Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, the information is vital for economists, scientists, statisticians, and the government to accurately make important policy decisions |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Bilingualism
Should Supreme Court judges be required to be fluent in French and English?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, force foreign tech giants to fund the creation of local content. |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
NB>NB 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?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, it will lead to racial profiling and discrimination against immigrant groups |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, the government should screen cryptocurrencies before circulation to ensure legitimate value and exchange rates |
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should Canada renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, and we should renegotiate with all our debt holders |
Domestic Policy › Federal Remote Work
Should federal government employees be required to return to the office?
NB>NB ChatGPTNo, mandates are just a bailout for commercial landlords and failing downtown businesses. |
Domestic Policy › Copyright
Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?
Domestic Policy › CSA Funding
Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?
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?
NB>NB ChatGPTYes, but only if the sales price is high enough to justify it as an investment |
