@4JS2W3C

Domestic Policy › Annexing Canada

Should Canada become part of the United States?

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

P>P Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

P>P Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

P>P Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

P>P Personal answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Social › Gender Identity

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

P>P Personal answerThere should be some sort of required governmental service, but not necessarily military.

the Economy › Taxes

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

P>P Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Housing › Rent Control

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

P>P Personal answerNo, ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate instead

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

P>P Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

P>P Personal answerNo

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?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

P>P Personal answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

P>P Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

P>P Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

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

P>P Personal answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

P>P Personal answerRaise

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

P>P Personal answerThis is not an issue that the government needs to be involved in.

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

P>P Personal answerNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Social › Niqāb

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

P>P Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

P>P Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

P>P Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

P>P Personal answerNo

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

P>P Personal answerYes

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)?

P>P Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

P>P Personal answerYes

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

P>P Personal answerYes

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?

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

P>P Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

P>P Personal answerNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

P>P Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

P>P Personal answerYes, 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?

P>P Personal answerNo, but legalize drugs

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

P>P Personal answerIncrease

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

P>P Personal answerNot an issue for American politics to decide.

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

P>P Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fracking

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

P>P Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

P>P Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Housing › Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

P>P Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

P>P Personal answerNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

P>P Personal answerUnions and non-profit organizations should be allowed to, but corporations should not.

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?

P>P Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

P>P Personal answerHelp

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

P>P Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

P>P Personal answerFewer

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

P>P Personal answerOnly if citizens are given those same rights.

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

P>P Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

P>P Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

P>P Personal answerNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

P>P Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

P>P Personal answerYes

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?

P>P Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?

P>P Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

P>P Personal answerNo, and abolish NATO

the Economy › NAFTA

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

P>P Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

P>P Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

P>P Personal answerDecrease

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

P>P Personal answerYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

P>P Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

P>P Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

P>P Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

P>P Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

P>P Personal answerThat should be left totally to the discretion of those private companies.

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

P>P Personal answerNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

Transportation › High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

P>P Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Education › University Debt Accountability

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

P>P Personal answerNo

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Immigration › Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

P>P Personal answerYes, but fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

P>P Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support independent schools?

P>P Personal answerNo, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

P>P Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

P>P Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

P>P Personal answerYes

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?

P>P Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

P>P Personal answerYes

National Security › Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

P>P Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

P>P Personal answerNo

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Topics

Should Canada become part of the United States?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

Should Canada raise taxes on the rich?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

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

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

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Should Canada raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

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)?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should Canada maintain a presence at the United Nations?

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

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

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Should Canada provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

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

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

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

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?

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

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

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