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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@9F5KMPV2yrs2Y
Government officials should make less money. Politics should be for the greater good of society not because you're greedy and want lots of money. We should also reduce military spending.
@B4B758B3wks3W
Get rid of the senate and all the costs that go with it. Also, consider doing away with the monarchy in Canada
@8VGQ5N24yrs4Y
Depends on the current market. For example, increased spending for public health is vital during the pandemic, but under normal conditions , a more balanced spending is appropriate.
@8TBCTFT4yrs4Y
yes but raise the taxes for the wealthy
No, military spending should be reduced, taxes on the wealthy should be increased, and taxes on large multinational corporations should also be increased. Additionally, reform the tax system so that the government automatically completes your taxes for you which additionally solves the problems of the wealthy participating in tax evasion.
@8SDWZ524yrs4Y
Yes, abolish taxes as well
@8Q2GZNDConservative4yrs4Y
No, but increase taxes on large corporations and lower salaries of government officials
@8HMWPPR5yrs5Y
only cut some public spending on not needed programs
@98DWYJV2yrs2Y
Yes, but not on essential areas like Healthcare, infrastructure or education
@8WMKR664yrs4Y
Reduce the amount that politicians gets paid
@8V76GNDNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Adjust the tax system by ending tax evasion, implement a foreign ownership tax for those who buy Canadian homes and properties, tax the wealthy, and tax the profits of corporations and big business profits that are made from Canadian resources including our human resources. We need to shift the mindset that corporations are doing us a favor by being here, to one the recognizes their responsibilities to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and employee safety and compensation.
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