Libertarian’s answer: Pro-choiceThe U.S. Libertarian Party political platform (2012) states: "Recognizing that abortion is a sensitive issue and that people can hold good-faith views on all sides, we believe that government should be kept out of the matter, leaving the question to each person for their conscientious consideration."Source
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decisionRepeal of legislation prohibiting unions between members of the same sex, and the extension to such unions of all legal rights and privileges presently enjoyed by partners in heterosexual...Source
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: NoMost libertarians believe that the capital punishment (death penalty) is an extreme exertion of state power and is of little use in a free society, while it is of great use to a tyrannical...Source
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: YesThere is already a procedure in place to validate a persons identity who wears a niqab. Not allowing a woman to wear the niqab and saying "That's not how we do things here" is un-Canadian. Migrants come to Canada because we protect freedom of expression and religion, let's keep it that way.Source
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: NoIt also strongly opposes government surveillance of society, as well as government restrictions on the right to own firearms and the right to...Source
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, only for criminals and the mentally illGun Ownership:The official position of the Libertarian Party of Canada is to remove the prohibitions and legislative obstacles for the ownership of guns by peaceful citizens for the purposes of recreation, self-defence and hunting.If elected, the Libertarian Party of Canada would:
Repeal section 91 and 92 of the Criminal Code to make responsible gun possession legal
Revise the legal definition of weapon and firearm to reflect that guns are tools when in the hands of qualified civilians
Eliminate the provincial and territorial Chief Firearms Offices as a cost saving mechanism and transfer responsible gun ownership to a certification based system
Eliminate the unfair search and seizure provisions under the Firearms Act and reverse the onus provisions so that citizens are not labelled criminals before their day in courtSource
Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, aboriginals should not receive any more funds until their accounting is reviewed by independent auditorsSource
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?statsdiscuss
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: YesThe Libertarian Party of Canada would end the war on drugs by legalizing cannabis and immediately decriminalizing the consumption and possession of drugs. The war on drugs has cost Canadian tax payers billions of dollars in enforcement and incarceration of citizens who have harmed no one besides themselves. Drugs should be dealt with through harm reduction strategies, and as a matter of public health, not through the criminal justice system. The decriminalization of illicit substances ensures that organized criminals, both domestic and foreign, cannot profit from the drug trade.Source
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)?statsdiscuss
Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, sovereignty cannot solve Quebec's problemsSource
Should nonviolent drug offenders be given mandatory jail sentences?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, we should decriminalize most drugs"The Libertarian Party of Canada would end the war on drugs by legalizing cannabis and immediately decriminalizing the consumption and possession of...Source
In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: PrivatizeThe Libertarian Party of Canada stands for free market economic policies, property rights and...Source
Should it be illegal to burn our national flag?statsdiscuss
Should the federal government invest in urban, commuter rail infrastructure?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: NoIn order to achieve a free economy, in which government victimizes no one for the benefit of anyone else, we oppose all government subsidies to business, labour, education, agriculture, science, the arts, sports, political parties, or any other special interest. We propose the elimination of all government "job creation" schemes.Source
Should government workers be allowed to strike?statsdiscuss
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: YesEdward Snowden is possibly "the most influential whistle-blower of our generation," says Trevor Timm, the executive director of the Freedom of the Press Foundation. Earlier this week, Timm joined with representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch to formally ask President Obama to pardon the former NSA contractor who brought to light bombshell revelations about mass surveillance in the U.S. The campaign to request a presidential pardon was timed with the release of the new Oliver Stone biopic, Snowden.Source
Do you support a national daycare policy?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: Let each province decideSource
Should the federal government elect or abolish the Senate?statsdiscuss
Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, privacy is more important than statisticsBut requiring citizens to fill out a form which is absolutely essential to sound public policy and social science? An outrageous violation of individual...Source
Should the government allow digital publishers to place locks on their content (MP3s, etc)?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: Let the free market, instead of the government, decideThe Libertarian Party of Canada realizes that government regulatory agencies often do far more harm than good. These regulatory agencies ultimately hurt consumers by increasing costs and curbing competition. As such, the Libertarian Party of Canada would. Repeal the powers of the CRTC over radio, television and communicationsSource
Should the government increase funding to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association)?statsdiscuss
Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, we cannot afford to add this at the momentThe official position of the Libertarian Party of Canada is that the federal government should leave the entirety of health care decisions to provincial and territorial governments. The current system costs Canadians approximately $6,000 a year, per citizen. For the average family, their healthcare tax burden will be approximately $24,000 per year. Although Canadians spend a lot on the provision of healthcare, the system is painfully slow. The median wait time for an emergency room visit in Canada is 8.8 hours, which places Canada dead last among OECD countries for timeliness of care. Not only do Canadians spend much of their time waiting for care, the system consistently underperforms. Canada is ranked in the bottom third of OECD countries for safe care, effective care, coordinated care and patient centered care. To overcome these issues, the Libertarian Party of Canada would.Source
Should preventative dental care be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: NoThe official position of the Libertarian Party of Canada is that the federal government should leave the entirety of health care decisions to provincial and territorial governments. The current system costs Canadians approximately $6,000 a year, per citizen. For the average family, their healthcare tax burden will be approximately $24,000 per year. Although Canadians spend a lot on the provision of healthcare, the system is painfully slow. The median wait time for an emergency room visit in Canada is 8.8 hours, which places Canada dead last among OECD countries for timeliness of care. Not only do Canadians spend much of their time waiting for care, the system consistently underperforms. Canada is ranked in the bottom third of OECD countries for safe care, effective care, coordinated care and patient centered care. To overcome these issues, the Libertarian Party of Canada would:
Repeal the Canada Health Act
To ensure that healthcare is a provincial responsibility
To allow private alternatives for car...Source
Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: NoThe Libertarian Party of Canada would repeal the Canada Health Act to allow private alternatives for care and insurance, which will alleviate public wait times and the growing fiscal burden of healthcare. Provinces will be free to choose the system that best fits their needs.Source
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?statsdiscuss
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: More, but end all federal funding as this is a provincial issueThe official position of the Libertarian Party of Canada is that the federal government should leave the entirety of health care decisions to provincial and territorial governments. The current system costs Canadians approximately $6,000 a year, per citizen. For the average family, their healthcare tax burden will be approximately $24,000 per year. Although Canadians spend a lot on the provision of healthcare, the system is painfully slow. The median wait time for an emergency room visit in Canada is 8.8 hours, which places Canada dead last among OECD countries for timeliness of care.
Not only do Canadians spend much of their time waiting for care, the system consistently underperforms. Canada is ranked in the bottom third of OECD countries for safe care, effective care, coordinated care and patient centered care.
To overcome these issues, the Libertarian Party of Canada would:
Repeal the Canada Health Act
To ensure that healthcare is a provincial responsibility
To allow private alternatives for care and insurance, which will alleviate public wait times and the growing fiscal burden of healthcare. Provinces will be free to choose the system that best fits their needsSource
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing itThe Libertarian Party of Canada would end the war on drugs by legalizing cannabis and immediately decriminalizing the consumption and possession of drugs. The war on drugs has cost Canadian tax payers billions of dollars in enforcement and incarceration of citizens who have harmed no one besides themselves. Drugs should be dealt with through harm reduction strategies, and as a matter of public health, not through the criminal justice system. The decriminalization of illicit substances ensures that organized criminals, both domestic and foreign, cannot profit from the drug trade.Source
Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: ProvincialThe official position of the Libertarian Party of Canada is that the federal government should leave the entirety of health care decisions to provincial and territorial...Source
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?statsdiscuss
Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, accept anyone who's not a violent criminalMore specifically, the Libertarian Party of Canada would. Significantly decrease the bureaucratic burden for refugees and asylum seekers. Eliminate the point system for immigration and replace it with a background check for violent or fraudulent criminal activity. Eliminate the TFW program and replace it with a streamlined work visa program, and residency roll out. Granting foreign workers legal residency ensures that the Canadian economy continues to grow, without subjecting them to poor working conditions. Create sponsorship guidelines whereby organizations and individuals can sponsor immigrants if they are willing to financially support them.Source
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: NoCreate sponsorship guidelines whereby organizations and individuals can sponsor immigrants if they are willing to financially support...Source
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country?statsdiscuss
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?statsdiscuss
Should immigrants be required to learn English?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country"Significantly decrease the bureaucratic burden for refugees and asylum...Source
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?statsdiscuss
Should the government conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?statsdiscuss
Do you support Bill C-51, which expands local police and intelligence agencies’ authority to prevent terrorism?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, the bill is too vague on the issues of scope, oversight, and accountabilityThe Libertarian Party of Canada opposes this legislation whole heartedly. Although everyone wants to stop terrorism, this bill is a huge step backwards. It is yet another example where Canadians are being forced to sacrifice privacy for what is being called security. Source
Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countriesEliminate all forms of government foreign...Source
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?statsdiscuss
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, and I believe global warming is a natural occurrenceThe Party opposes government-mandated environmental standards and Canadian participation in the Kyoto...Source
Should the federal government subsidize the production and consumption of renewable energy sources?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: NoIn order to achieve a free economy, in which government victimizes no one for the benefit of anyone else, we oppose all government subsidies to business, labour, education, agriculture, science, the arts, sports, political parties, or any other special interest. We propose the elimination of all government "job creation" schemes.Source
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?statsdiscuss
Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, do not build the pipeline and shut down all oil production in the tar sandsThe activity of land use planning is properly the responsibility and right of the owner(s) of the land. We therefore urge an end to all government interference in the planning process through such methods as expropriation, zoning laws or building codes, regional planning, or the acquisition of land or other real property with tax money. We call for the repeal of all laws regulating the use of private property.Source
Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?statsdiscuss
Should the government raise taxes on the rich?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: Reform to a flat taxThe Libertarian Party of Canada stands for free market economic policies, property rights and entrepreneurship. As such, the Libertarian Party would:
Reduce federal income taxes to a maximum rate of 15% and increase the personal income tax exemption amount to $17,300 from $11,500Source
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?statsdiscuss
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuseThe Libertarian Party of Canada would end the war on drugs by legalizing cannabis and immediately decriminalizing the consumption and possession of...Source
Do you support a universal basic income program?statsdiscuss
Should Canada pursue free trade deals with other countries?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: Yes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policiesWe believe that each person has the right to exchange goods and services with any person or group, free from coercion. All efforts by government to control or manage trade are...Source
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: Lower, but eliminate deductions and loop holesThe Libertarian Party would introduce a low, flat income and corporate tax that would make our tax system fairer, simpler and more...Source
Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: NoThe Libertarian Party of Canada stands for free market economic policies, property rights and entrepreneurship. As such, the Libertarian Party would eliminate all tax credits, and replace them with 4 additional exemptions, valued at $4,000 each (Child, Senior, Disability, Student)Source
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?statsdiscuss
Should the pensions of retired workers be taxed?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accounts We call for the repeal of the fraudulent, virtually bankrupt, and increasingly inadequate and oppressive Canada Pension Plan. Pending such repeal, participation in the Plan should be made voluntary. We advocate that existing obligations of the Plan be honoured to whatever degree is possible without violating individual rights.Source
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?statsdiscuss
Should employment insurance be given to those who work seasonal jobs including tourism, fishery and farming?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, and the government should not be involved in employment insurance for any industryGovernment shall be prohibited from giving money to charitable endeavors unless the funds are voluntarily contributed to government for that purpose. Charity and social welfare should more properly be administered by voluntary...Source
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?statsdiscuss
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Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?statsdiscuss
Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: NoWe call for the repeal of the fraudulent, virtually bankrupt, and increasingly inadequate and oppressive Canada Pension Plan. Pending such repeal, participation in the Plan should be made voluntary. We advocate that existing obligations of the Plan be honoured to whatever degree is possible without violating individual rights.Source
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?statsdiscuss
Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: NoDespite the newfound appreciation for budget restraint, the government is forging ahead with the expensive and unnecessary
introduction of full day kindergarten and a reduction of college and university tuition by 30 per cent for families earning less than
$160,000 per year. This amounts to a subsidy and job security for the teacher’s unions. Supporting the education sector is moreover highly questionable, given the teacher’s union’s active support during this past election campaign.Source
Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: The government should not be involved in educationWe support the repeal of compulsory education laws, and the elimination of government operation, regulation, and subsidy of educational institutions. We support the repeal of all taxes on both profit-seeking and non-profit voluntary...Source
Should Canada switch to a proportional representation voting system?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: Yes believes proportional representation would help reduce that problem. However, it usually leads to coalitions and even bigger...Source
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?statsdiscuss
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: No, it should be raised"Arguments against lowering the voting age
Some argue 16 and 17 year olds may not be mature or informed enough to responsibly vote
There’s no evidence it would improve voter turnout long-term
Youth may be more susceptible than other age groups to pressure from peers and external influences"Source
Should term limits be set for the role of Prime Minister?statsdiscuss
Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: Yes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisonersAs such, the Libertarian Party would re-evaluate all victimless crimes in the federal criminal code. This will allow for law enforcement to spend its time and budget on targeting and punishing violent...Source
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?statsdiscuss
Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?statsdiscuss
Libertarian’s answer: YesThe Libertarian Party of Canada realizes that government regulatory agencies often do far more harm than good. These regulatory agencies ultimately hurt consumers by increasing costs and curbing...Source