As a part of our series on Canadian Culture Mindsets and the "Culture Wars", we invite you to take the quiz yourself to see which group you fit with most closely!
Let’s begin with your thoughts on some environmental issues.
When you think about energy policy in Canada, which of these is most important to you? Choose your top two priorities from the list below:
Which of the following statements comes closest to your view of climate change (or global warming)?
How do you feel about the current state of the climate change and how society should respond: would you say:
For each of the following paired statements, please tell us which of the two aligns closer to your view when it comes to the idea of “capitalism”.
Some people have proposed a wealth tax in Canada. As an example, a tax of 1% on assets would be levied each year on people who have assets over $10 million. In theory, would you support or oppose this type of “wealth tax”?
Another idea some people have put forward is a capital gains tax on the sale of principal residences. This means that if a person sells the home they live in for a profit, they will have to pay 25 per cent tax on the portion of that profit. Would you support or oppose this type of tax for homes that are sold for more than $1.5 million dollars?
Some people believe that society should identify individuals as one of two genders – male or female. Others feel that this is too limiting, and society should expand these definitions beyond male and female. What is closer to your view?
Some people who identify as women were born with male genitals. In this case, do you personally feel that:
Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements.
"Increasing acceptance of transgender people is a sign of social progress"
"Transgender people face a lot of discrimination in their daily lives"
"Everyone should put their pronouns (he, she, they) in their social media profiles/emails"
As you likely know, hundreds of years ago, Europeans came to the land that we now call Canada and settled here. Much of the land was already occupied by Indigenous Peoples and First Nations, and this is often referred to as “colonization” or “colonialism”.
Do you consider the legacy of colonialism to be a problem in Canada today?
Fundamentally, do you think:
Which statement best reflects your own point of view, even if you don’t totally agree?
In Canada we have been having conversations about changing the names of streets and schools named after some historical figures. This has happened with the university formerly named after Egerton Ryerson and buildings named after John A. Macdonald because of the role both men played in building the residential school system. How do you feel about changing these names?
When you think about people being more careful with what they say and how they say it to avoid offending people around them or others who may hear their message, would you say…
Some celebrities and public figures have been “cancelled” after saying or supporting something controversial, usually regarding race, sexuality, or gender. (Note we’re not referring here to someone committing a serious illegal action such as sexual assault.) Being “cancelled” often means career-limiting consequences i.e. losing sponsorship deals or public appearances being dropped.
What's your own overall view of this trend? Do you think it is:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
"Students should be allowed to have ‘safe spaces’ where they can avoid conversations that make them uncomfortable"
"University campuses should prohibit speakers who promote offensive views about race or gender"
" 'Trigger warnings' are a good way to keep people from reliving past stress, anxiety, or trauma"
"It’s okay that classic literature is republished with offensive words censored or changed"
