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September 10, 2024 - 7543 votes
With B.C. described as 'stagnating economically' by several business groups, should the next B.C. government cut program and service spending?

Yes: 4533
No: 2340
Unsure: 670

September 9, 2024 - 11362 votes
Do you agree all light-duty vehicles sold in B.C. as of 2035 should be EV?

Yes: 1156
No: 9732
Unsure: 474

September 7, 2024 - 14232 votes
Should B.C. expand its use of involuntary care for those living on the street with serious mental illness?

Yes: 12139
No: 1453
Unsure: 640

September 5, 2024 - 8591 votes
What do you think is the most important issue in the upcoming B.C election?

Climate change: 283
Cost of living/inflation: 3261
Crime/Public safety: 895
Drug use/addiction/opioid crisis: 664
Government spending: 1167
Health care: 1229
Homelessness: 293
Housing affordability: 545
Indigenous issues: 42
Other: 212

September 4, 2024 - 10005 votes
Do you think Canada will have a federal election earlier than October 2025?

Yes: 6259
No: 2847
Unsure: 899

September 3, 2024 - 10663 votes
Should the federal government immediately enact gun control legislation passed last year but waiting to come into effect?

Yes: 4175
No: 6013
Unsure: 475

August 31, 2024 - 13121 votes
What do you think led to the downfall of BC United?

Failed rebrand: 2534
Leadership: 1662
Policies: 366
MLAs/candidates: 104
Political baggage: 655
All of the above: 7800

August 29, 2024 - 8192 votes
Should Canada's immigration targets be based on housing, jobs and health-care data?

Yes: 7125
No: 686
Unsure: 381

August 28, 2024 - 9536 votes
With the suspension the BC United campaign, which party will you vote for in the upcoming B.C. provincial election?

B.C. NDP: 2175
B.C. Conservative Party: 5640
Green Party of B.C.: 238
Won't vote: 489
Unsure: 994

August 27, 2024 - 5756 votes
Should B.C.'s Ministry of Forests headquarters be moved to Prince George?

Yes: 2866
No: 1763
Unsure: 1127

August 26, 2024 - 8420 votes
Should the province set up temporary shelters to house asylum seekers arriving in B.C.?

Yes: 1511
No: 6309
Unsure: 600

August 24, 2024 - 9572 votes
Should Canada's security agencies be more open in explaining how they use artificial intelligence?

Yes: 7427
No: 1579
Unsure: 566

August 22, 2024 - 7111 votes
Have you been directly affected by extreme weather in the last year?

Yes: 2179
No: 4824
Unsure: 108

August 21, 2024 - 7183 votes
Should the federal government step in and stop a rail stoppage by Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railways?

Yes: 4974
No: 1787
Unsure: 422

August 20, 2024 - 14099 votes
If you were an American voter, would you vote for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?

Harris: 8892
Trump: 4377
Would not vote: 571
Have not paid attention: 259

August 19, 2024 - 9956 votes
Should Canada expand its Medical Assistance In Dying law to include people with mental disorders?

Yes: 5205
No: 3564
Unsure: 1187

August 17, 2024 - 9844 votes
Is the province doing enough to address the housing crisis in B.C.?

Yes: 2645
No: 6353
Unsure: 846

August 15, 2024 - 9157 votes
Should landlords in B.C. be able to raise rents 23% because mortgage rates increase?

Yes: 2825
No: 5846
Unsure: 486

August 14, 2024 - 7179 votes
Should Canada retaliate for increased tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber by the U.S. wth higher tariffs on American goods?

Yes: 5452
No: 1229
Unsure: 498

August 13, 2024 - 10116 votes
Should Kelowna install automated noise cameras for noisy vehicles and motorcycles?

Yes: 5823
No: 3952
Unsure: 341

August 12, 2024 - 9771 votes
Should the CBC, as a government broadcaster, pay out bonuses to its employees?

Yes: 1151
No: 8205
Unsure: 415

August 8, 2024 - 13545 votes
Do you still use cash for purchases?

Never: 2439
Some of the time: 8077
Most of the time: 2079
Always: 950

August 7, 2024 - 10011 votes
Does Canada need more stringent monitoring of all foreign nationals entering the country?

Yes: 9296
No: 391
Unsure: 324

August 6, 2024 - 7328 votes
Overall, are you happy with Canada's performance at the Paris Olympic Games?

Yes: 5053
No: 1231
Unsure: 1044

August 3, 2024 - 9019 votes
Do you get news on Facebook despite it no longer allowing direct news links in Canada?

Yes: 1144
No: 5679
Do not use Facebook: 2196

August 1, 2024 - 6614 votes
Have you taken additonal steps to fireproof your home and property this summer?

Yes: 2768
No: 3481
Plan to do so: 365

July 31, 2024 - 7864 votes
Should the B.C. government step in to help Okanagan fruit farmers with packing services.

Yes: 4543
No: 2760
Unsure: 561

July 30, 2024 - 6561 votes
Has B.C. done enough over the last few years to be prepared for the annual wildfire threat properly?

Yes: 1170
No: 4723
Unsure: 668

July 29, 2024 - 11264 votes
Did you like the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games?

Yes: 2639
No: 4715
Did not watch: 3910

July 24, 2024 - 13744 votes
What is the largest factor in the downturn in Okanagan tourism?

Fears of wildfires/smoke: 2644
AirBnb crackdown: 3571
Fewer can afford vacations: 7127
Unsure: 402

July 23, 2024 - 12631 votes
Are you considering moving away from the Thompson-Okanagan?

Yes: 5847
No: 5937
Unsure: 847

July 20, 2024 - 11510 votes
Should Canadian dogs be able to cross into the U.S from Canada without restrictions?

Yes: 6689
No: 4246
Unsure: 575

July 18, 2024 - 6409 votes
Should there be 'protective zones' around MPs' constituency offices to keep MPs and their staff safe?

Yes: 2070
No: 3860
Unsure: 479

July 16, 2024 - 8418 votes
Should restrictions on the sale of wine to Canadians in other provinces be lifted across the country?

Yes: 7907
No: 369
Unsure: 142

July 15, 2024 - 8654 votes
Should B.C. continue paying into the federal equalization program which transfers money from wealthier provinces to poorer ones?

Yes: 2057
No: 5949
Unsure: 648

July 13, 2024 - 11265 votes
Do you think Canada's goal of building 3.9 million new homes by 2031 is achievable?

Yes: 1457
No: 9081
Unsure: 727

July 11, 2024 - 9294 votes
Should Canada increase its defence spending to 2% of GDP?

Yes: 6738
No: 2158
Unsure: 398

July 10, 2024 - 12426 votes
Should Joe Biden step aside as the Democratic U.S presidential nominee?

Yes: 9859
No: 1855
Unsure: 712

July 9, 2024 - 8486 votes
Are you optimistic about your finances this year?

Yes: 3037
No: 4801
Unsure: 648

July 8, 2024 - 6764 votes
Does your community need a cooling centre(s) or do you feel there are enough places to cool down already?

Needs a cooling centre(s): 2267
Plenty of places now: 3330
Unsure: 1167

July 6, 2024 - 7142 votes
Should foreign streaming companies help fund production of Canadian content?

Yes: 2803
No: 3667
Unsure: 672

July 4, 2024 - 6891 votes
Are you ready for the predicted heat wave coming in the next few days?

Yes: 5407
No: 1226
Unsure: 258

July 3, 2024 - 5868 votes
Do you think the province needs to crack down on "bad-faith" evictions?

Yes: 4029
No: 1521
Unsure: 318

July 2, 2024 - 6128 votes
Does B.C. need a Patient's Bill of Rights for those using the health care system?

Yes: 4556
No: 935
Unsure: 637

June 28, 2024 - 12504 votes
Should Old Age Pension benefits for Canadians total more than $25,000 per year?

Yes: 11122
No: 902
Unsure: 480

June 26, 2024 - 7719 votes
Do you plan to celebrate Canada Day at an organized community event this year?

Yes: 1814
No: 5355
Unsure: 550

June 25, 2024 - 7327 votes
Should B.C. introduce a cell phone levy to help pay for 911 service?

Yes: 1075
No: 5884
Unsure: 368

June 24, 2024 - 5827 votes
Do you feel secure in your current employment?

Yes: 3688
No: 2139

June 22, 2024 - 8531 votes
Should B.C. sue chemical companies for alleged harm their products have done, in a similar way it targeted tobacco manufacturers and opioid makers?

Yes: 6372
No: 1650
Unsure: 509

June 20, 2024 - 7910 votes
Should the TikTok social media app be banned in Canada?

Yes: 5130
No: 2178
Unsure: 602

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