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Klaus Schwab Steps Down After 55 Years Leading World Economic Forum

Klaus Schwab, the founder and long-time chair of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has announced his retirement after 55 years at the helm. Schwab is credited with transforming the WEF into a major global platform for dialogue among political, business, and civil society leaders. The WEF board, which…

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Chinese Election Interference Targets Canadian Conservative Candidate

A federal task force has revealed that Chinese-linked actors are conducting a coordinated campaign to discredit Joe Tay, the Conservative candidate for Don Valley North, ahead of the upcoming election. The interference includes spreading disinformation and fake 'wanted' posters on Chinese-language social…

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Australian Election Campaigns Halted as Pope Francis Dies, Leaders Pay Tribute

The death of Pope Francis has caused both major Australian political leaders, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, to pause their federal election campaigns out of respect. Flags are being flown at half-mast, and several campaign events have been cancelled. Despite the disruption, a scheduled debate between…

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

Yes but only with extensive therapy beforehand to establish if its a true gender diversity or if its a mental illness

@B4VKW7D answered…24mins24m

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

Pro-choice, and the government should have no opinion either way. stay out of personal medical issues.

@B4VKTXY answered…27mins27m

Should universities set their own fees? In October 2015, Education Minister Simon Birmingham revealed a proposal that would cut funding to universities and dere…

With limited choices to gain education, allowing universities to set pricing could see inflated prices, I would assume universities have good tax benefits that…

@B4VKK52 agreed…54mins54m

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

for someone to have a problem with the orientation of an adoptive parent over whether they are a good parent and can take care of the child/children, there are…

@B4VKK52 disagreed…54mins54m

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

No, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples

why does the gender and/or sex orientation of a parent determine who is more eligible or ‘should’ get children?

@B4VKK52 agreed…54mins54m

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

not everyone who has to get an abortion is doing it because they want to ‘kill’ the child, many cases of abortion happen due to medical reasons like ectopic pre…

@B4VKK52 disagreed…54mins54m

What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

Never is it okay to give your opinion on what someone else does with their body and especially not when preferring the life of an unborn foetus to the life of a…

@B4VKH59 answered…57mins57m

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Unless they’re safe enough to be used in mainstream traffic they shouldn’t be used on the road at all.

@B4VKFQT answered…1hr1H

Which political ideology do you most identify with?

Rebuilding a stronger economy and lowering the cost of living

@B4VKFNL answered…1hr1H

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

Yes, only if the Acknowledgment is in a respectful alignment of the events purpose, location and significance of cultural heritage.

@B4VJZCL answered…2hrs2H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Balance corporate rates against income rates. Increase foreign corporate rates. Eliminate tax concessions for offshore transactions.

@B4VJS5M answered…2hrs2H

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

Provide safe havens but increase funding to rehabilitation centres and work towards clients using safe havens be provided the chance to enter rehabilitation

@B4VJNSV answered…2hrs2H

What is another question you would like to see added to this quiz?

more questions about crime rates

@B4VJJZZ answered…2hrs2H

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

yes, but funding proper education when it comes to drugs and use/addictions and how they affect our bodies for the young population

@B4VHPGB answered…4hrs4H

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Yes same sex marriage is perfectly fine but other 'lbgtq+' issues really need to be examined for example letting biological males who claim to identify as femal…

@B4VHM8M answered…4hrs4H

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

Yes, after more in-depth studies to ensure safety, and only if it is declared clearly on packaging and in restaurants

@B4VHM8M answered…4hrs4H

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

Yes, to sleep but not to encamp. Create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

@B4VGMBG answered…6hrs6H

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

depending on their financial records, yes if it was out of their hands, no if they were facing foreclosure due to their own actions such as reckless spending

@B4VFVGK answered…7hrs7H

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

Yes, those who are set for incarceration should be given the option to go to the armed forces to learn discipline, training and community service for the durati…

@B4VFVGK answered…7hrs7H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes but also provide more holistic services around health, food, education and training so people can shift from being homeless to being able to afford independ…

@B4VFVGK answered…7hrs7H

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Yes but only if they buy existing homes from home owners who live in homes that are too large. Older home owners can then sell but be incentivized to build sma…

@B4VFVGK answered…7hrs7H

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

No, rather there should be more incentives and support for lower income Australians to purchase their own homes. Existing home owners who are living in larger…

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