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 2.6k Esquimalt--Saanich--Sooke voters.
45% Yes |
55% No |
40% Yes |
39% No |
4% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
6% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
4% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
0% Yes, and increase taxes |
2% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
2% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
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1% 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 2.6k Esquimalt--Saanich--Sooke voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 2.6k Esquimalt--Saanich--Sooke voters.
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Unique answers from Esquimalt--Saanich--Sooke 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
@9JWW84Q10mos10MO
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.
@B2224DQ6 days6D
No, but also focused on ending tax evasion, increasing taxes on the wealthy, and decrease tax breaks on large multinational corporations.
@9ZZCNHP7 days7D
No but thwy should be held accountable for every cent of taxes they collect and have the abbility to proce where they went
@9ZYVF3M1wk1W
No, Reduce military spending, increase taxes on wealthy (making over twice the living wage), increase taxes on multinational corporations
@9ZMYJ4P3wks3W
Just budget more. Instead of spending on the militia, police and other similar services, spent on schooling, healthcare, and tourism. There should be very minimum spending in the immigration sector.
@9ZM5X8C4wks4W
Politicians should have their salaries and benefits dramatically cut. Down to no more than $80k a year until our economy is providing for all citizens.
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