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New Democratics policy on income splitting

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Do you support income splitting for families?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “In reaction to the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report today, New Democrats reiterated their call for canceling the Conservati...” ‐ndp.ca

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Strongly agree

No

The NDP has generally been against income splitting for families, as they argue it is unfair to low-income families and single-parent households. They have instead advocated for policies that provide more direct support to low-income families, such as increasing the Canada Child Benefit and implementing a national childcare program. 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 agree

No, income splitting is unfair to low income families

The NDP has consistently argued that income splitting is unfair to low-income families and single-parent households. They believe that income splitting policies tend to benefit higher-income families more, exacerbating income inequality. Instead, they have advocated for policies that provide more direct support to low-income families, such as increasing the Canada Child Benefit and implementing a national childcare program. 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

Yes, but cap the maximum benefit at $2k

While capping the maximum benefit at $2k might make income splitting more palatable to the NDP, they have historically opposed income splitting for families in general. They believe that income splitting policies disproportionately benefit higher-income families and do not provide enough support for low-income families. Instead, they have advocated for policies that provide more direct support to low-income families, such as increasing the Canada Child Benefit and implementing a national childcare program. 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

Yes

The New Democratic Party (NDP) has historically opposed income splitting for families, as they believe it disproportionately benefits higher-income families and does not provide enough support for low-income families. In the 2015 federal election, the NDP campaigned against the Conservative Party's income splitting proposal. 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

Yes, income splitting provides tax fairness

The NDP does not view income splitting as a means of providing tax fairness. They believe that income splitting disproportionately benefits higher-income families and does not provide enough support for low-income families. Instead, they have advocated for progressive tax policies that ensure the wealthiest Canadians pay their fair share. 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

New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but cap the maximum benefit at $2k

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 489 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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