Tom Takacs

Very strongly agree

Yes, a windfall tax is a proven economic tool to redistribute wealth and ease the cost-of-living crisis

The party views the windfall tax as a critical tool for wealth redistribution and providing direct relief to Canadians struggling with high prices. 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 agree

Yes

The NDP has consistently advocated for a windfall tax on major grocery chains and oil companies as a central part of their strategy to combat corporate greed and inflation. 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 agree

Yes, the state must claw back immoral profits from price-gouging oligopolies to fund social programs

NDP rhetoric frequently characterizes the profits of grocery and oil giants as the result of price-gouging by oligopolies, and they propose using these funds for social programs like dental care and pharmacare. 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 if the revenue is strictly ring-fenced for direct tax rebates to low-income families

While the NDP supports using tax revenue for rebates, they generally prefer a broader application of funds for social infrastructure rather than strict ring-fencing for a single purpose. 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

The party strongly opposes the status quo where large corporations retain record profits during a cost-of-living crisis, making a 'no' stance antithetical to their current platform. 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, corporations will just pass this tax down to consumers through higher grocery and gas prices

The NDP rejects the argument that taxes cause higher prices, instead arguing that current high prices are driven by corporate profit-seeking and a lack of competition. 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, selectively punishing successful industries drives crucial foreign capital investment out of Canada

The NDP prioritizes domestic affordability and corporate accountability over the concerns of foreign capital investors in these specific highly profitable sectors. 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, the government should instead deregulate the market and encourage foreign competition to naturally lower prices

The party advocates for increased regulation and stronger antitrust enforcement rather than deregulation, which they believe would further empower large corporations. 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.