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

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, reform zoning laws to increase housing supply instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead


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Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Funding

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, and more services should be privatized

Healthcare  ›  Prescription Drugs

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to add this at the moment

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, rent controls have been shown to limit the supply of housing

Healthcare  ›  Dental Coverage

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to add this at the moment

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, assuming checks and balances are in place

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

WBI>WBI  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?

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

Social  ›  Gender Identity

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTMore, and end government subsidies

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

WBI>WBI  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?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTRegardless, privatize education and let the free market determine the tuition rates

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTLower

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTRegardless, healthcare should be privatized

the Environment  ›  Logging

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, but only selective logging, no clearcutting, and a plan for regrowth

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, this would lead to another housing bubble

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Education  ›  Student Loan Debt

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford this

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

WBI>WBI  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?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

the Economy  ›  Universal Child Care

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

WBI>WBI  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?

WBI>WBI  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Native Funding

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, aboriginals should not receive any more funds until their accounting is reviewed by independent auditors

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests

the Environment  ›  Renewable Energy

Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Non-Resident Real Tax

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Foreign Owned Homes

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

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)?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Canada transition to a four-day workweek?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Crime  ›  Parole Hearings

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

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

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, but with strict accountability.

the Economy  ›  Pension Tax

Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accounts

Governance  ›  Ban DEI Hiring Quotas

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

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Temporary Foreign Workers

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTIncrease

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

WBI>WBI  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?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

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

WBI>WBI  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?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, burdensome regulations will help adverse nations outcompete us

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTHurt

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?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, it should be raised

Elections  ›  Prime Minister Term Limits

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, voters should decide how long they stay in office

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Domestic Policy  ›  Quebec Sovereignty

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTMore, current benefits should be capped

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, the government has no right to interfere in consumer choices or the free market

the Environment  ›  Local Environmental Guidelines

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, come up with local solutions that work for each community

Healthcare  ›  AI Doctors

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

WBI>WBI  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?

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

the Environment  ›  Keystone Pipeline

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

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

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, this would be too expensive to implement

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?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, it is not the government’s job to determine what is healthy

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Education  ›  Postsecondary Education

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTThe government should not be involved in education

Elections  ›  Electoral Reform

Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Canada increase or decrease military spending?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Bill C-51

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, only if they were arrested for trafficking

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Shrinkflation

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, companies must be free to adjust product sizes to manage their own rising costs

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Transportation  ›  Green Transportation

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, not all, just focus on infrastructure that is easy and cost-effective to replace

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Governance  ›  MP Recall Elections

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

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

the Economy  ›  Income Splitting

Do you support income splitting for families?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, income splitting provides tax fairness

Infrastructure  ›  LNG Export Expansion

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, create jobs and generate billions in tax revenue.

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

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

Immigration  ›  Birthright Citizenship

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, automatic citizenship encourages illegal immigration and 'birth tourism'.

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

the Economy  ›  Employment Insurance

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, seasonal employees should find another job during the off season

National Security  ›  Ballistic Missile Defence

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

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

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Senate

Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTLeave as is

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mandatory Voting

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, forcing uninterested people to vote results in random, uninformed decisions.

Education  ›  Campus Free Speech

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, universities are marketplaces of ideas where protecting offensive speech is essential to intellectual rigor

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, and our entire education system should be privatized

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, diesel vehicles are already heavily regulated

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, the government has no right to monitor private transactions

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, and the government should not interfere with the private sector

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

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?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

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?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, and the government has no right to interfere with private intellectual property

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as unregulated commodities

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Canada renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, altering the terms of debt obligations is economic suicide and should never be considered

Domestic Policy  ›  Copyright

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

WBI>WBI  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?

WBI>WBI  ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with an agreement between two private parties