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 1.5k Brampton 66 voters.
45% Yes |
55% No |
41% Yes |
38% No |
4% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
4% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
0% Yes, and increase taxes |
4% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
3% No, reduce military spending instead |
3% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
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2% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
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1% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
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Unique answers from Brampton 66 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
@9JWW84Q12mos12MO
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.
@B2JWRXW4 days4D
The government should have their nations interest first rather than investing in international relations. Ex. Canada sent over 5 billion dollars to the Philippines rather than focusing on the housing crisis (in my opinion).
@B2HMZCY7 days7D
Does it matter when all of tax payers dollars are earmarked for newcomers or beneficiaries of corporate stocks?
@9W5TSDN3mos3MO
Some argue that targeted cuts to public spending could help reduce the national debt without significantly harming essential services, while others believe that maintaining or increasing public spending is necessary to support economic growth and social welfare.
@9W4LHPN3mos3MO
No, increase tax on wealthy, focus on tax evasion, reduce government officials and reduce their salaries, increase tax on multinational corporations
@9W28H5T3mos3MO
Reduce salary and benefits for high ranking government officials. Increase taxes on large corporations
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