"If we provide more money to space programs, maybe one day we'll be able to see past our solar system, and find a way to solve climate change. I'm worried that if we don't do something, I'll have to deal with the consequences. But if we find a way to travel safely through space, those problems might be solved."

"We should provide more money to struggling communities instead of space. There are a lot of people who are being treated unfairly and struggling with poverty. We should spend more money to support them instead of on research. If we can't even support our fellow humans, we shouldn't try to find other intelligent life."

"My students don't have proper equipment, and I can tell it's impacting their learning. The government has pulled a lot of funding from schools already, and I'm worried that they'll take even more to fund the cost of space travel. While there are some merits to further researching space, we should use the money to fund schools instead so that the next generation can live comfortably."

"I teach a lot of students who want to become astronauts or research space, and I have always found Astronomy fascinating. However, I know that without enough funding, no new discoveries will be made. I want my students to be able to follow their dreams, but I'm worried that they will struggle with the reality that is the CSA's limited resources."

"There are a lot of merits to further exploring space. There is still so much that we don't understand about our universe, and the only way we'll learn more is if we keep researching and improving our knowledge. It would be incredible to discover other planets that are habitable, especially considering the state of our own."

"We have already caused catastrophic damage to our planet, and launching rockets into space releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, further hurting our planet. Even if by some miracle we discover another inhabitable planet, without an alternative fuel source, we'll just pollute that planet, too."

"We should focus more on developing modes of transportation that use clean energy sources. Right now, electric vehicles are expensive, which means that the general public can't access them. But if the government invests in electric vehicles, I will be able to reach more customers, both increasing my wealth and helping the planet."

"I think the government should choose somewhere else to spend their money. Already, millions of dollars are sent to the CSA every year. I think that more of that money should be used to fund research about ways to make our vehicles more energy efficient. We haven't focused much on ways to cut down on fuel emissions until recently, so there is still a lot we don't know, while space exploration is already well developed."

"Even though our technology has improved, space travel is extremely risky. If there is even one miscalculation, one piece of faulty equipment, everyone in the affected spacecraft could be killed. I don't want to be responsible for anyone's death, but there's a limit to how much we can improve. We need more funding in order to ensure that it is safe to send astronauts into space."

"I love being one of the few people who has been able to see our planet from the space station, but sometimes I worry about my safety. I have a lot of anxiety that something will go wrong--an oxygen tank will rupture, I'll rip my space suit and asphyxiate, or something I haven't even thought of yet. If we get more funding, engineers will be able to improve on the current designs of space craft and space suits so that we'll be safer, which would really ease my mind."

"I think astronauts are really cool! When I grow up, I want to go to space, too! We should give the CSA lots and lots and LOTS of money!"

"Personally, I don't care much about space. It has absolutely no impact on my life. But the government spends WAY too much money on space! Instead of using that money to let people walk on the moon, they should focus on helping support single parents like me, who are struggling to put food on their kids' plates. Rent just keeps going up, and I'm worried we won't be able to afford our apartment."

"Expanding our understanding of our world is vitally important, and what better way to do that is there than by looking beyond it? We are proud to be one of the companies the Canadian Space Agency relies on to supply oil for their rockets. But in order to continue to make new discoveries, they need to be able to afford the cost of our support. Currently, our planet's climate is a mess, but the opportunities in space are limitless. If we keep innovating---and keep exploring---we will certainly find a solution."

"I think that the government should provide more money to the space program. However, my reasons aren't...entirely selfless. Sure, it would be cool if we discovered life on other planets, but I also just want more rockets to be launched. To get astronauts to the moon, they need a lot of crude oil, which I help refine. That makes my company a lot of money, which raises my paycheck in turn."

"We have already learned a great deal from space, and further research is extremely important. However, space research is inordinately expensive. Launching a single rocket into space costs millions---millions we can't afford to lose. Instead of using that money on launching rockets, we should use it to help those in our community that are struggling."

"Instead of using money to fund space programs, the government should provide more scholarships for students like me, so that we are better able to afford a good education and contribute to our communities. I am looking at schools now, but I haven't got a scholarship, and without one, I'll struggle to pay off my student loans. There are many students like me, struggling under the possibility of student debt, with potential scholarships few and far between. Instead of focusing on the space program, the government should help provide more scholarships to those who need them."

"We are already providing more than enough money to the space program, and while we fully support their goals, there are other issues that need to take priority. We are still dealing with the fallout of Covid-19, and we are looking to focus our funding on healthcare and equality. Additionally, rockets use a lot of fuel, which will damage our beloved planet even further."