Take This Voter Compass Application Test

15 Questions | By Testing1 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 615

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More Stephen Harper!

Congratulations. You chose another mandate for Stephen Harper and the Conservatives. C'est la vie.

Time to shake things up in the House of Commons.

Look, we're not going to tell you who to vote for, but it looks like you'll make a wise choice on your own. You clearly recognize that Canadians deserve a thriving democracy where Parliamentary decisions reflect the priorities and values of Canadian families. You expect your federal politicians to protect and preserve the public trust, and to set aside petty partisan gamesmanship in favour of making Parliament work for everyone. You're a proud Canadian who believes Canada's best days can be the days still to come, but you'd like federal decision-makers to end this shameful practice of trying to steamroll their opponents via American-style character attacks and instead move to creating good jobs for the future, protecting our natural resources for future generations and catching up with other countries on key issues like climate change. You envision a Canada that works to restore our rightful place as an international leader on issues such as human rights, equality, support for those who are less fortunate and dignity for all citizens.Most important of all, you know we can get there. Although Canada's democratic foundation has been bruised, each of us has an opportunity on election day to speak up for a Canada that reaches its full potential.We have the privilege of living in the finest country in the world. And despite Canada's challenges, we still have the right to vote. Vote carefully.Thank you for visiting www.votercompass.ca

Questions and Answers

1.

Your province/territory:
- A.
  
  Alberta
- B.
  
  British Columbia
- C.
  
  Manitoba
- D.
  
  New Brunswick
- E.
  
  Newfoundland
- F.
  
  NWT
- G.
  
  Nova Scotia
- H.
  
  Nunavut
- I.
  
  Ontario
- J.
  
  PEI
- K.
  
  Quebec
- L.
  
  Saskatchewan
- M.
  
  Yukon
2.

Will you be at least 18 years of age on election day (May 2, 2011)?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
3.

Generally speaking, I see my own values and priorities closely reflected in the House of Commons.
- A.
  
  Strongly agree
- B.
  
  Somewhat agree
- C.
  
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  
  Somewhat disagree
- E.
  
  Strongly disagree
4.

Canada is well-served by the tenor and tone of Parliamentary debate in the House of Commons.
- A.
  
  Strongly agree
- B.
  
  Somewhat agree
- C.
  
  Neither agree nor disagree
- D.
  
  Somewhat disagree
- E.
  
  I've seen better behaviour from hungry zoo animals
5.

People who think federal cabinet ministers should ALWAYS tell the truth just don't understand politics.
- A.
  
  Agree
- B.
  
  Disagree
6.

Handing out Senate appointments to known political friends despite a promise to make the Senate more accountable is:
- A.
  
  A shameful betrayal of the public trust
- B.
  
  An issue only whiny crybabies care about
7.

Compared to all other national issues, the debate over the long-gun registry is the most important issue presently facing Canada.
- A.
  
  It must be. It seems like that's all Parliament talked about during the entire legislative session.
- B.
  
  For the life of me, I can't figure out how a protracted, months-long debate over "long guns" is in the public interest. Remember health care?
- C.
  
  To be entirely honest, I have no idea what a "long gun" actually is.
8.

Canada should begin investing in the green economy to ensure we don't fall further behind other countries in creating green jobs for future generations.
- A.
  
  Agree. Canada's dismal record on the environment is embarrassing.
- B.
  
  Canada doesn't need green jobs. We have oil sands.
- C.
  
  Climate change is a myth concocted by scientists, liberals, and other people that can't be trusted.
9.

The Conservatives' election pledge to change campaign-financing rules is good for Canada.
- A.
  
  Absolutely. Rich people have a democratic right to bankroll elections, just like in the States.
- B.
  
  It sounds a little scary, but anything that keeps important decisions out of the hands of "regular" people is fine by me.
10.

If a televised, one-on-one leaders' debate were held tomorrow, who would win?
- A.
  
  Stephen Harper
- B.
  
  Michael Ignatieff
11.

What if it were a Guitar Hero tournament?
- A.
  
  Stephen Harper
- B.
  
  Michael Ignatieff
12.

How about an arm wrestle?
- A.
  
  Stephen Harper
- B.
  
  Michael Ignatieff
13.

Pillow fight?
- A.
  
  Stephen Harper
- B.
  
  Michael Ignatieff
14.

I agree with the following statement: Immediately following the election, all parties represented in Parliament should appoint a non-partisan citizens' task force to find ways to reinvigorate voter turnout, increase democratic participation, improve civic literacy and ensure politics regains some small modicum of relevance in the lives of Canadians and their families.
- A.
  
  God help us, yes. As soon as the election's over Parliament should get moving on this.
- B.
  
  I'd rather just leave things as they are.
15.

I've always been a little bit curious to know what Jack Layton would look like without the moustache.
- A.
  
  Agree. Even Alex Trebek shaved his.
- B.
  
  Disagree. That moustache is the only element of consistency we have left in Canadian politics.