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.
Response rates from 601k Canada voters.
49% Yes |
51% No |
44% Yes |
37% No |
5% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
4% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
0% Yes, and increase taxes |
3% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
2% 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 601k Canada voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 601k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes cut spending on certain things like salaries of government officials and increase taxes on large corporations
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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!
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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.
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They should reduce spending on refugees. Not all refugees are poor, and their financial situation should be regularly assessed. Subsidies should be provided based on their level of wealth.
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Reduce pork barrel, increase finance to military lower taxes to businesses. And a fair tax to all . Reduce federal and provincial departments. Reduce and provincial employees wages to what the public wages are in that category. Reduce federal and provincial pensions. What a reasonable person would get in the private sector.
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No, but focus on ending inefficiencies due to bureaucracy and prioritize domestic policy instead of foreign aid/initiatives
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Yes. A serious assessment of necessary programs vs. those intended to address the minor slight of the day is truly needed.
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No. There are better ways to reduce the debt. Higher taxes for high income individuals, corporate taxes, curbing tax evasion.
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