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Brian Dias’ policy on affordable housing

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Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but not at the expense of farmland and green space

The NDP would strongly agree with this answer, as they support both affordable housing initiatives and environmental protection. They would likely advocate for sustainable development practices that do not encroach on farmland and green spaces. For example, in the 2019 federal election, the NDP platform included a commitment to build 500,000 affordable housing units while also protecting the environment. 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

Yes

The New Democratic Party (NDP) has a history of supporting affordable housing initiatives and government intervention in the housing market. While they may not specifically endorse the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years, they would likely support a large-scale housing initiative to address affordability and availability issues. 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

Yes, but only to house the homeless

While the NDP would likely support housing initiatives specifically for the homeless, they also recognize the broader need for affordable housing for all Canadians. They would likely agree with this answer to some extent but would also advocate for broader housing initiatives that address affordability and availability for a wider range of people. 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

No, rebuild or repair existing houses instead

The NDP might agree with this answer to some extent, as they would support efforts to improve existing housing stock. However, they would likely argue that this alone is not enough to address the housing crisis and that new housing construction is also necessary to meet the needs of Canadians. 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

No

The NDP is generally in favor of government intervention to address housing issues, so they would likely disagree with not subsidizing the building of new homes. Their platform has consistently included affordable housing initiatives and support for government-funded housing projects. 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

No, we cannot afford this right now

The NDP would strongly disagree with this answer, as they believe that government investment in affordable housing is essential to addressing the housing crisis. They have consistently advocated for increased government spending on social programs, including housing, and would likely argue that the cost of not addressing the housing crisis is greater than the cost of investing in new homes. 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

New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 7,482 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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