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Bob Benzen’s policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

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Strongly agree

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

The Canadian Conservative party is likely to agree with this statement, as they have historically supported policies that promote self-reliance and reduce government dependency. For example, during the 2006-2015 Conservative government under Stephen Harper, they implemented the Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB) to supplement low-income workers' earnings. 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 agree

More, current benefits should be capped

The Canadian Conservative party is more likely to agree with this statement, as they have historically supported policies that cap welfare benefits to encourage self-reliance and reduce government spending. For example, during the 2006-2015 Conservative government under Stephen Harper, they implemented policies to limit Employment Insurance benefits. 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

More

The Canadian Conservative party generally leans towards more restrictions on welfare benefits, as they believe in promoting self-reliance and reducing government dependency. However, this score is not a strong agreement because their stance may vary depending on the specific policy or situation. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

The Canadian Conservative party may agree with this statement, as they have historically supported policies that prioritize Canadian citizens over immigrants when it comes to government benefits. However, this score is not a strong agreement because their stance may vary depending on the specific policy or situation. 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

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

The Canadian Conservative party may somewhat agree with this statement, as they have shown support for targeted increases in benefits for specific groups, such as the elderly and disabled. However, their overall stance on welfare benefits leans towards more restrictions and reduced government 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.

Slightly agree

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

The Canadian Conservative party may slightly agree with this statement, as they generally support policies that ensure government benefits are targeted towards those who need them most. However, their overall stance on welfare benefits leans towards more restrictions and reduced government spending.

Neutral

No changes needed

The Canadian Conservative party's stance on this issue may vary depending on the specific policy or situation, so it is difficult to determine whether they would strongly agree or disagree with no changes needed to current welfare benefits. 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

Fewer

The Canadian Conservative party is less likely to support fewer restrictions on welfare benefits, as they generally advocate for fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending. However, this score is not a strong disagreement because their stance may vary depending on the specific policy or situation. 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

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

The Canadian Conservative party is less likely to agree with this statement, as they generally prioritize fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending over increasing welfare benefits. However, they may support targeted increases for specific groups or situations. 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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Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: More

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 725 voters that identify as Conservative.

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