The Liberals' inaugural budget contains a $29.4-billion deficit for 2016 which is 10.2% of government spending. Proponents of spending argue that it is a great time for the government is going to borrow money, since interest rates are at 50 year lows. Opponents argue that the spending could get out of control and the debt could easily reach $100 billion a year by 2020.
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Response rates from 449 Ottawa 190 voters.
44% Yes |
56% No |
38% Yes |
36% No |
5% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
5% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
0% Yes, and increase taxes |
5% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
4% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
2% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
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2% No, reduce military spending instead |
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1% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 449 Ottawa 190 voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 449 Ottawa 190 voters.
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Unique answers from Ottawa 190 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9HXZTXM1yr1Y
Yes cut spending on certain things like salaries of government officials and increase taxes on large corporations
@9JWW84Q1yr1Y
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!
@9FL7SJ91yr1Y
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.
@B39CH5X4 days4D
Increasing tax evasion and increasing taxes on the ultra wealthy and corporations that are making huge profits are very important measures that should be taken.
@B38NWBT5 days5D
In general, no. But it depends what the cuts are towards... If it's something unecessary, then sure.
@B35Q7K51wk1W
Increase taxes and eliminate tax loopholes on extreme wealth, both for private individuals and corporations.
@9F73TF81yr1Y
Focus on infrastructure and no LGBTQ communities
@9F5WNZF1yr1Y
This question is too complicated for a simple yes/no answer.
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