Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

No, they should reduce spending over seas supporting other countries as well as make the wages of government officials reflective of the outcomes they produce. Have a base salary, then bonuses based on how well the economy is running. Earn your wage!

I believe they should make cuts to public spending deemed unnecessary by the people and work more on ensuring the national debt is reduced safely without harming the country's economy and its people.

Yes, drastic cuts or complete elimination to all areas of government that are not involved with national and border defense. Eliminate the RCMP and allow provinces to construct provincial police and local police with elected sheriffs or police chiefs.

Yes, but focus on cutting from superfluous initiatives and protect essential services (i.e. healthcare).

Yes, increase taxes for a short time and reduce government expenditure, wear ever possible and reduce ministers salaries.

No, but focus more on specific issues within communities that will actually benefit the greater population.

Yes, by reducing spending on military spending, increasing taxes on people and corporations and focusing on tax evasion

All waste should be cut. A portion of annual budget should be spent on projects and investments that bring return on investment to reduce the burden of tax payers, pay off our debt without sacrificing important services and programs.

Make tax dollars used more effectively because a lot of money is wasted in lawsuits due to negligence

yes, and reduce benefits and salaries of government officials as well as eliminate all unnecessary spending on government and selected corporations

The first focus should be to minimize inefficiencies, root out programs not focused critical issues, and manage administrative cost better. Cuts in programs tend to increase issues and cost more in the long run. Taxes may need increasing to provide the most important programs, but efficiency is key

Yes, but start with government spending on MPs, and other Government Services first. Make MPs make the same as Average Canadian Income.

should be cuts based on priority, cuts should be made for building "art sculptures" etc.. but used wrong could negatively effect the economy

Reduce government salaries and government spending on unnecessary things, reduce number of government officials and agencies

Yes, I believe they should make cuts to public spending deemed unnecessary by the people and work more on ensuring the national debt is reduced safely without harming the country's economy and it's people.

No, instead increase taxes on items / behaviours that do not align with federal policies and national social values.

Rather than cutting public spending why not allocate the funding in a way that benefits the population, such as reducing the military spending to 2% of the GDP and allocate to education and healthcare. Also raise taxes on the wealthy and the corporations.

Reform the system to create and motivate an increase in the economy through donations from the rich to offset increasing costs to support a long-term debt reduction strategy.

Yes but by drastically removing salaries and benefits of the ceos and corporate sector of public services. The ones in the office, whove never actually worked the field.

Yes, but only when they have properly evaluated which public institutions can be financially cut without being a detriment to the safety, security and welfare of the people.

Reduce government officials, higher taxes in wealthy and close tax evasion loopholes.

We need to find other ways to reduce debt to see which would be best

Yes, but only limited cuts.

Yes cuts should be made but with a coherent & sustainible plans to support public persons effected by cuts.

yes, by not spending money on unimportant things like decorations or statues

We have to look at the over government .

They need to reduce spending in all aspects, not just the public spending, they need to cut back on the national spending if it is causing the most dept.

The government should start limiting social assistance payments to only people that are not fit to work.

More information is needed for a proper decision

No, reduce military spending and end tax evasion while increasing taxes for MNCs and the wealthy.

No but increase taxes on the wealthy and large multinational corporations, and focus on ending tax evasion as well.

No, but spend the money more efficiently

No, increase taxes on the wealthy and large multinational corporations, and reduce the number of government officials

No, increase taxes on the wealthy and come down harder on corporations and tax evasion

Yes, and there should be more regulation on the money being spent. Ensuring it is actually being used efficiently and saving dollars where we can, and transferring funds to other areas that need it

Yes, and decrease taxes as the budget will stay balanced

I don’t have enough info to answer

Slightly, but only for the time being

Reduce corporate subsidies, but increase social support for the poor.

ALL of these things mentioned need doing. ESPECIALLY going after the rich and large corporations.

Yes, provided the services aren’t essential.

I would say be cautious. Often times, those who want austerity measures to be in place don't think things through, and can cause a lot of unintended damage to the greater federal budget, leaving a massive mess for future generations, but also erodes faith in our democratic system. Overall, I would say be pragmatic and methodical, and have wise investments with lots of consultation rather than just blanket cutting of programs or adding of programs.

I need to see The books go truly answer

Yes, but not on essential areas like Healthcare, infrastructure or education

What's national debt?

I don’t what that means

No but higher standard for government paid employees needs to be set

Not enough context to make a judgement

Stop unnecessary spending and focus on reducing debt