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Barrington Walker’s policy on foreign aid

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Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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Barrington Walker’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

New Democratic Party Answer: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “NDP Leader Tom Mulcair has promised to increase Canada's foreign aid spending ” ‐cbc.ca

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Strongly agree

Increase

The New Democratic Party (NDP) has historically supported increasing foreign aid spending. For example, during the 2019 federal election, the NDP platform included a commitment to increase Canada's international assistance to 0.7% of Gross National Income. However, they may not fully agree with a blanket increase without considering specific needs and priorities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

The NDP might partially agree with this statement, as they have a strong focus on human rights. However, they may also recognize that countries with human rights violations may still need assistance to improve living conditions and promote positive change. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

The NDP may agree to some extent with denying aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism, as they are concerned about global security. However, they may also consider the potential negative impacts on innocent civilians in those countries and prefer to address the root causes of terrorism through diplomacy and development assistance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

The NDP has called for increased foreign aid spending in the past, so they may not be satisfied with the current amount of spending. However, they might not strongly disagree with maintaining the current level if other priorities are being addressed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

While the NDP is concerned about fiscal responsibility, they have not typically advocated for reducing foreign aid spending to address budget deficits. They may prioritize other areas for budget reductions or revenue generation before considering cuts to foreign aid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Decrease

The NDP has generally been in favor of increasing foreign aid spending, not decreasing it. Their stance on social justice and international solidarity makes it unlikely that they would support a decrease in foreign aid spending. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

The NDP strongly believes in international solidarity and supporting developing countries. They would strongly disagree with completely cutting off foreign aid, as it goes against their core values and principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Candidate’s support base

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Party’s support base

New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Increase

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 8,591 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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