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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@9XQKGCV6mos6MO
We need to very carefully look at what we’re spending money on, especially in terms of what amounts to entertainment. Cultural parades are great, but taxes shouldn’t be funding them.
@9RBWNKL9mos9MO
Yes. A serious assessment of necessary programs vs. those intended to address the minor slight of the day is truly needed.
@9K4GN871yr1Y
Make tax dollars used more effectively because a lot of money is wasted in lawsuits due to negligence
@8Z2ZZ253yrs3Y
No, reduce spending on government service but more on economic development
@8VSZ9TJ4yrs4Y
All the above, except increased taxes on average and below average income
@8VRTYGR4yrs4Y
Stop giving all our money 5o other countries
@8VR2YRK4yrs4Y
This country has been turned into a ponzie scheme that Braganza with Trudeaus father we are dying due to immigration I can’t pay for all of them
@8PJ5Z4F4yrs4Y
Stop international handouts to other countries
@8NXGL7J4yrs4Y
Yes, but ensure critical Ministry (I.e: Defence) maintain a workable budget.
@8NWSVZZ4yrs4Y
Reduce waste spending on ridiculous items like city sculptures and other types of frivolous spending. Drop foreign aid completely and take bank our central bank so there is no interest on our debt.
@8NW2QCX4yrs4Y
No, make cuts to foreign aid and use it on public spending instead
@8DYTJBLConservative5yrs5Y
I think the government needs to stop sending so much money to other countries our debt is lowered. When a person owes a lot of money, they need to curb their spending, our government needs to do the same.
@8DTXS2FConservative5yrs5Y
The government spends foolishly so yes make cuts. Let citizens decide where the money goes from there paycheque.stop throwing money to the indigenous as that is not solving anything. Stop spending on immigrants who live off of the system. Stop throwing money at things that not help the whole economy
@98TMH362yrs2Y
No, increase taxes on the wealthy and large multinational corporations, and reduce the number of government officials
Reduce foreign aid, this money goes to Countries that have 5+ birth rates, our aid educates and promotes them to immigrate, adding to our burden on housing and inflation
@8TWQL7P4yrs4Y
Increase taxes on the wealthy, multinational corporations, tax evasion. Also, reduce the number of government officials and reduce the bloated salaries. Stop taking money from the poor.
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional as well as lower taxes for all classes
@BestPoliticsIN4yrs4Y
Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional and drastically reduce benefits and salaries of elected government officials
@88LK76J4yrs4Y
No but abolish federal agencies that are unconstitutional.
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