Debating Canadian Politics: Topics, Pros and Cons

Choosing a Topic

Topic:  You can choose almost any topic – as long as it relates to Canada and Canadian politics in some way.  Please see below for a list of topic suggestions.  You can write about a topic not found on the list. 
Hint: when thinking of a topic, formulate the topic as a question so that you can strongly argue in favour, or against the topic
 
Topic suggestions: 
•    Should Canada close the land border to non-essential travel with the USA during the Covid-19 pandemic? 
•    Should environmental rights be part of the Charter? 
•    Should it be harder or easier to immigrate to Canada? 
•    Should voting be restricted to individuals who have taken a politics course? 
•    Canada should be more active internationally regarding _________ (a topic you are concerned about) 
•    Should Quebec be able to separate from Canada?  Why?  
•    Should Canada do more regarding climate change and global warning? 
•    Should Canada strengthen their trading agreements with the United States and Mexico? 
•    Should Canada allow for passport-free travel with other Commonwealth countries?  
•    Should Canada abolish the monarchy?
•    Should children in Canadian schools learn both official languages? 
•    Should more attention / funding be provided to First Nations who have boil water advisories? 
•    Should First Nations have the right to self government? 
•    Should permanent residents have the ability to vote in Canadian elections?  
•    Should travel quarantine apply during the Covid-19 pandemic?  
•    Should dual citizens (citizens who have more than one citizenship) have the ability to participate (vote) in Canadian elections? 
•    Should marijuana be legal in Canada? 
•    Should all drugs be legal in Canada? 
•    Should Federal Student Loans be forgiven for students who are in school for careers that are in high demand? 
•    Should prescription drugs be covered by the government as part of the health care system?
•    Should dental care be covered by the provincial government health care system? 
•    Should there be a private health care option for those who are willing? 
•    Should Canada have a carbon tax? 
•    Should Canada ban single use plastic? 
•    Should testing on animals (research) be allowed? 
•    Should animal rights be included in the Charter? 
•    Should government workers be allowed to strike? 
•    Should the Senate be abolished? 
•    Should there be a National Daycare Program? 
•    Should Canada have basic universal income? 
•    A topic of your choice – must have some connection to Canada