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Conservatives policy on foreign aid

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Should Canada increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Public statementsDecrease

Conservatives answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Decrease

Reference: “The Harper government imposed a five-year freeze on foreign aid to 2015 in order to fight the deficit. ” ‐thestar.com

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Strongly agree

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

This answer aligns well with the Conservative party's focus on fiscal responsibility and reducing the national budget deficit. They would likely support a decrease in foreign aid spending until the deficit is under control, as demonstrated by the Harper government's actions in 2012. 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

Decrease

The Conservative party is more likely to support a decrease in foreign aid spending, as they tend to prioritize domestic issues and fiscal responsibility. As mentioned earlier, the Harper government reduced foreign aid spending in 2012, which is a clear example of their stance on this issue. 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

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

The Conservative party is likely to support this answer, as it combines their focus on fiscal responsibility with their stance on national security and combating terrorism. However, the score is not strongly positive, as they may not advocate for a blanket denial of aid to all countries that harbor or promote terrorism, preferring a more nuanced approach. 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

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

The Conservative party may be more inclined to support this answer, as it aligns with their values of fiscal responsibility and promoting human rights. However, the increase in spending may still be a point of contention, so the score is not strongly positive. 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.

Slightly agree

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

While the Conservative party may not be completely satisfied with the current amount of foreign aid spending, they may not actively push for a decrease if other priorities are more pressing. Their score on this answer is neutral to slightly positive, as they may be content with maintaining the status quo in certain situations. 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.

Disagree

Increase

The Canadian Conservative party generally leans towards fiscal responsibility and prioritizing domestic issues. While they may not be completely against foreign aid, they are less likely to support a significant increase in spending. For example, under Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservative government, foreign aid spending was reduced in 2012. 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

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Although the Conservative party may support a decrease in foreign aid spending, it is unlikely that they would advocate for completely cutting off aid to all countries. This stance would be too extreme and not in line with their general approach to international relations and diplomacy. 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

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 15,477 voters that identify as Conservative.

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