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.

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

Only cut as little as you need

No, increase taxes on the wealthy, end tax evasion, large companies, and end loopholes on tax evasion and also increase spending on social programmes.

Yes, and reduce military spending, increase taxes on large multi national corporations and slightly increase taxes on the wealthy

No we should reduce military spending, crack down on tax evasion and increase corporate taxes instead

Good question could not tell you

I don,t no

No, maybe increase taxes for companies; the bigger they are the more they’re taxed.

depends on what they are spending on

decrease spending on welfare unless needed

Why is there even national debt?? Debt is made up and so is inflation and money. Also no.

No, increase taxes on the wealthy and on ending tax evasion

Do what Jean Chretien did

I would say to be very cautious when cutting things, because it could have a ripple effect which spreads and effects programs and services that society needs. It's easy to say as an example to cut the CBC, but then what about all of the artists/cultural services, as well as segments of society that benefit from having accessible news, and an avenue to show arts and culture? It often goes wrong, and that makes me skeptical. We have to nurture our government and democracy, and make sure that we have sustainable ways to pay for all of the services that we want, and that can include running deficits if it help keeps people afloat, as well as other things such as creating more opportunity with short-term spending.

I don’t. Get it