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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

Most important 4.613.2k votes955 discussions

Dental Coverage11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.92.6k votes100 discussions

Healthcare9yrs9Y

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

More important 3.62.1k votes102 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.513.8k votes964 discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Somewhat important 2.93k votes462 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.6k votes190 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 513.7k votes1.5k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 4.112.5k votes464 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 3.813.8k votes768 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3642 votes479 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6482 votes285 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.5196 votes196 discussions

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Education Issues

University Tuition11yrs11Y

Should the federal government put a cap on university tuition rates?

More important 4.16.2k votes412 discussions

Student Loan Debt3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.48.6k votes801 discussions

International Students3yrs3Y

Should low income international students be provided with a free education?

Somewhat important 2.9304 votes219 discussions

Postsecondary Education11yrs11Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Somewhat important 2.813.7k votes505 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support independent schools?

Least important 1.712.8k votes465 discussions

University Debt Accountability1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.6116 votes11 discussions

Criminal Issues

Parole Hearings10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.813.9k votes1.5k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.73.9k votes203 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.610k votes430 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Less important 2.512k votes2.3k discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.42.2k votes520 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.3350 votes150 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.3273 votes43 discussions

Housing Issues

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

Somewhat important 2.913.7k votes1.2k discussions

Foreign Owned Homes3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.97.2k votes849 discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.68.3k votes555 discussions

Affordable Housing3yrs3Y

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

Less important 2.66.5k votes896 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2322 votes230 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

More important 413.9k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.313.4k votes795 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.913.9k votes696 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.2262 votes57 discussions

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2.2381 votes63 discussions

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2205 votes27 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

More important 4.112.7k votes1.4k discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Somewhat important 313.8k votes722 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 2.8339 votes463 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Somewhat important 2.6204 votes113 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2630 votes129 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.1267 votes68 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

Most important 4.614k votes662 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 4335 votes155 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

More important 3.813.4k votes1.1k discussions

Native Funding11yrs11Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Somewhat important 3.313.1k votes947 discussions

National Daycare11yrs11Y

Do you support a national daycare policy?

Less important 2.3322 votes83 discussions

Energy Sector10yrs10Y

In order to reduce energy costs, should the government nationalize or privatize the energy sector?

Less important 2.1320 votes166 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

More important 3.513.8k votes458 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Somewhat important 3.313.8k votes913 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.112.6k votes735 discussions

Logging11yrs11Y

Should Canada allow the logging of old growth forests?

Somewhat important 2.6244 votes70 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.5544 votes80 discussions

Freshwater Research3yrs3Y

Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?

Less important 2.1136 votes102 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.4438 votes134 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.15.5k votes195 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.813k votes595 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.28.4k votes617 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Less important 2.13.9k votes346 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 1.9200 votes41 discussions

Ukraine and Nato3yrs3Y

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Least important 1.4116 votes87 discussions

Venezuela Sanctions3yrs3Y

Should the government lift sanctions on the Venezuelan government?

Least important 1.1104 votes131 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.813.9k votes1.1k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.313.5k votes671 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.812.3k votes736 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Less important 2.1312 votes130 discussions

Universal Child Care9yrs9Y

Should the federal government subsidize universal child care?

Less important 2.1225 votes123 discussions

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Less important 1.9247 votes99 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Green Transportation3yrs3Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Less important 2.48.6k votes950 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.313.9k votes493 discussions

Advanced Automotive Technology6mos6MO

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Least important 1.4107 votes24 discussions

Frequent Flier Regulation2mos2MO

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Least important 1.4134 votes2 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?

Least important 112.9k votes1.6k discussions

Science Issues

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Somewhat important 3.2775 votes20 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.913.6k votes605 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.4892 votes24 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.5120 votes21 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Somewhat important 3851 votes45 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.3818 votes26 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.1794 votes13 discussions

National Security Issues

National Identification System6mos6MO

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Less important 2.1840 votes19 discussions

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.6121 votes19 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.5775 votes56 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Least important 1.4858 votes63 discussions