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Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 51.6k votes1.4k discussions

High Risk Immigrant Ban1yr1Y

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

Most important 4.5315 votes135 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

More important 4.21.7k votes773 discussions

Sanctuary Cities8yrs8Y

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Less important 2.1349 votes126 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.8154 votes138 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.41.6k votes1.6k discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.91.3k votes475 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 3.91.7k votes794 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3242 votes522 discussions

Gender Identity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.1147 votes229 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.4104 votes293 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the federal government increase spending on healthcare?

More important 3.91.5k votes989 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.61.7k votes1k 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 3.4586 votes519 discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.4346 votes115 discussions

Prescription Drugs11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7347 votes193 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.5461 votes279 discussions

Dental Coverage11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.7147 votes100 discussions

Healthcare9yrs9Y

Should healthcare be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Least important 1.6139 votes102 discussions

Housing Issues

Foreign Owned Homes4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3950 votes894 discussions

Home Buyer Incentives5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 31.7k votes1.2k discussions

Affordable Housing4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81k votes942 discussions

Non-Resident Real Tax5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2861 votes560 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.5104 votes253 discussions

Criminal Issues

Parole Hearings10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 31.7k votes1.6k discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81.5k votes2.4k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.5810 votes206 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 1.9644 votes431 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.7490 votes586 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Gun Control13yrs13Y

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

Most important 4.51.7k votes689 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

More important 3.61.5k votes1.1k discussions

Native Funding12yrs12Y

Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Somewhat important 3.31.5k votes995 discussions

Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 4.11.7k votes714 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.71.6k votes828 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.7k votes1.2k discussions

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

More important 3.81.6k votes694 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.81.7k votes1.2k discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.51.3k votes765 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Least important 1.4104 votes134 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.51.7k votes621 discussions

Lab Grown Meat11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9500 votes40 discussions

Genetic Engineering11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9460 votes44 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 3.41.1k votes645 discussions

Bill C-5110yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.5k votes604 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.11.1k votes373 discussions

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Less important 2.5629 votes196 discussions

Education Issues

Student Loan Debt4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.51.3k votes847 discussions

University Tuition12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3759 votes431 discussions

Postsecondary Education12yrs12Y

Should postsecondary education be a provincial or federal responsibility?

Less important 2.51.4k votes507 discussions

Charter Schools7yrs7Y

Do you support independent schools?

Less important 2.51.6k votes484 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.7k votes471 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 2.91.7k votes938 discussions

Renewable Energy11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.2k votes739 discussions

Local Environmental Guidelines5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.2290 votes93 discussions

National Security Issues

National Identification System11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8483 votes36 discussions

Facial Recognition11mos11MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6239 votes31 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense11mos11MO

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

Less important 1.9430 votes90 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.7328 votes75 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.4482 votes70 discussions

Cryptocurrencies11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.7434 votes20 discussions

Social Media Regulation11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.4476 votes46 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.51.7k votes516 discussions

Green Transportation4yrs4Y

Should all public buses and trains run on electric power?

Less important 2.21.3k votes1k discussions

Ride-Sharing Subsidies11mos11MO

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Least important 1.5158 votes36 discussions

Commercial Drones10yrs10Y

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

Least important 11.3k votes1.6k discussions