Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, reform zoning laws to increase housing supply instead |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, incentivize the development of new housing instead |
Healthcare › Dental Coverage
Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, assuming checks and balances are in place |
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?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, and make the process easier for refugees |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Education › University Tuition
Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and the government should provide free university education |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
ST>ST ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Healthcare › Healthcare
Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?
ST>ST ChatGPTProvincial, but with federal funding and regulated standards |
the Environment › Logging
Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, preservation of our forests outweighs the economic benefits |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, focus on affordability issues like interest rates and housing supply instead |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, I would prefer term limits instead |
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?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, but increase background checks and screening of all immigrants |
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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and forgive all student load debt |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
Domestic Policy › Native Funding
Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, implement foreign buyer and vacancy taxes instead |
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)?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Crime › Parole Hearings
Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but with strict accountability. |
the Economy › Pension Tax
Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but only for those making over $50,000 per year |
Governance › Ban DEI Hiring Quotas
Should the government ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring quotas in the public service?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, mandatory equity quotas are the only effective tool to dismantle systemic racism and balance the scales. |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, it is cruel and ineffective |
Immigration › Temporary Foreign Workers
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?
ST>ST ChatGPTNeither, replace it with a work VISA program |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
Housing › Home Buyer Incentives
Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and require clear disclosure for any artificially created content or services |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Elections › Prime Minister Term Limits
Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and limited to two terms |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles |
Domestic Policy › Quebec Sovereignty
Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, as long as they take their share of debt |
the Environment › Local Environmental Guidelines
Should local governments follow environmental guidelines set by the United Nations?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and exceed the guidelines and be the world leader in environmental standards |
Healthcare › AI Doctors
Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but only if it proves far more accurate than doctors |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Domestic Policy › Worker Strikes
Should government workers be allowed to strike?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
the Environment › Keystone Pipeline
Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, do not build the pipeline and shut down all oil production in the tar sands |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
ST>ST ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
ST>ST 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?
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
ST>ST 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?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
the Economy › Free Trade
Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Canada be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Education › Postsecondary Education
Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?
ST>ST ChatGPTProvincially managed but with federal standards to ensure consistency |
Elections › Electoral Reform
Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Canada increase or decrease military spending?
ST>ST ChatGPTNeither, we should create a European military defense system instead |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive |
Foreign Policy › Bill C-51
Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, the bill is too vague on the issues of scope, oversight, and accountability |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
the Economy › NAFTA
Should Canada continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus |
the Economy › Shrinkflation
Should the government ban companies from reducing product size without lowering the price?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and require clear price per unit labeling so any size change is immediately obvious |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and nationalise the banks |
Transportation › Green Transportation
Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, with a high signature threshold so communities can legally fire absentee or incompetent MPs |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
the Economy › Income Splitting
Do you support income splitting for families?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but cap the maximum benefit at $2k |
Infrastructure › LNG Export Expansion
Should Canada fast-track the construction of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminals to export energy to allies?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, it locks us into carbon emissions for decades. |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, tax carbon emissions instead |
Immigration › Birthright Citizenship
Should children born in this country to foreign parents automatically be granted citizenship?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, anyone born on our soil is a citizen, regardless of parental status. |
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, make the liability proportional to the expected yearly income of the degree offered |
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?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation |
Domestic Policy › Senate
Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?
ST>ST ChatGPTElect, and require members to be non-partisan |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but with very strict oversight and regulations |
Elections › Mandatory Voting
Should every eligible citizen be legally required to vote in national elections?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, it forces politicians to appeal to the moderate middle rather than just their radicalized base. |
Education › Campus Free Speech
Should the government withhold funding from universities that fail to protect controversial free speech on campus?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, taxpayers should not fund ideological echo chambers that cancel dissenting viewpoints |
Education › Charter Schools
Do you support independent schools?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
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?
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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, and should also share their algorithms with their customers |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
ST>ST ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
ST>ST 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?
ST>ST 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)?
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?
ST>ST ChatGPTYes, but only if the sales price is high enough to justify it as an investment |
