Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Healthcare › Prescription Drugs
Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, assuming checks and balances are in place |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development |
Immigration › Immigration
Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but make the process easier for skilled workers |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and the government should provide free university education |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
Healthcare › Healthcare
Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?
the Environment › Logging
Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but only if the profits stay in Canada |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, incentivize construction of affordable homes instead |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Education › Student Loan Debt
Should the government forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but only for students with excellent grades |
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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, but increase background checks and screening of all immigrants |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
SDE>SDE 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?
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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Domestic Policy › Native Funding
Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, instead of monetary funds, we should instead offer assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?
the Environment › Renewable Energy
Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, but 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?
Housing › Non-Resident Real Tax
Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and the tax should be at least 10% |
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)?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners currently residing in Canada have the right to vote?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, 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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
the Economy › Pension Tax
Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but only for those making over $50,000 per year |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but with strict accountability. |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
Governance › Ban DEI Hiring Quotas
Should the government ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring quotas in the public service?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, government hiring must be based strictly on merit and qualifications, not identity politics. |
Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTDecrease, and only allow for industries with a shortage of Canadian workers |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Housing › Home Buyer Incentives
Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and the government should limit the number of homes that can be bought by a single person or corporation |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTHelp, 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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits
Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?
Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty
Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problems |
the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines
Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, increase sanctions on countries that are the top contributors of global pollution instead |
Healthcare › AI Doctors
Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, errors would blur responsibility between hospitals and tech companies |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes
Should government workers be allowed to strike?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, but establish a labour court to preempt and mediate strikes |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
the Environment › Keystone Pipeline
Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, the pipeline is necessary for the economic future of Canada |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but only targeting criminal hotspots to protect vulnerable communities |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, except for junk food which would cause affordability issues |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and nationalize the industry |
the Economy › Free Trade
Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and provide more free public transportation |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Education › Postsecondary Education
Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?
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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and the doctors should also lose their medical license |
Foreign Policy › Bill C-51
Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, first offence should result in a mandatory rehabilitation program, further offences result in jailtime |
the Economy › Shrinkflation
Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, shrinkflation is a sneaky way for corporations to hide inflation and mislead shoppers |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and nationalise the banks |
Transportation › Green Transportation
Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
SDE>SDE 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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, our parliamentary system already empowers party leaders and the House of Commons to discipline rogue MPs |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
the Economy › Income Splitting
Do you support income splitting for families?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, income splitting is unfair to low income families |
Infrastructure › LNG Export Expansion
Should Canada fast-track the construction of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminals to export energy to allies?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, create jobs and generate billions in tax revenue. |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, and higher education should be free for everyone |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs |
National Security › Ballistic Missile Defence
Should Canada join the United States’ ballistic missile defense system?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, those billions of dollars are better spent modernizing our Arctic sovereignty and naval fleets |
the Economy › Employment Insurance
Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but fine companies that employ illegal immigrants |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Domestic Policy › Senate
Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Elections › Mandatory Voting
Should every eligible citizen be legally required to vote in national elections?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, legitimate democracy requires maximum participation. |
Education › Campus Free Speech
Should the government withhold funding from universities that fail to protect controversial free speech on campus?
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support independent schools?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, and education should not be privatized |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, provide incentives instead of penalties to create fuel alternatives |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
SDE>SDE 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?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, we should only use it to prevent diseases and disorders instead of altering physical appearances |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, and ban digital wallets that do not contain backdoor access for government agencies |
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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and ban the use of crytocurrencies |
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should Canada renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, and we should renegotiate with all our debt holders |
Domestic Policy › Copyright
Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, locks are critical to protecting artist's revenues |
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?
SDE>SDE ChatGPTYes, but only if the sales price is high enough to justify it as an investment |
