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Conservatives policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

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Conservatives answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Canadian Conservative party generally supports reducing public spending to decrease national debt. For example, during the 2019 federal election, they proposed a plan to balance the budget within five years by cutting public spending and finding efficiencies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

The Conservative party often supports reducing the size and scope of government, which could include reducing the number of government officials. This approach aligns with their broader efforts to decrease public spending and national debt. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

The Conservative party often supports reducing the size and scope of government, which could include eliminating federal agencies they deem unnecessary or unconstitutional. However, this may not be their primary focus when addressing national debt. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

The Conservative party may support reducing benefits and salaries of government officials as part of their broader efforts to reduce public spending and decrease national debt. However, this may not be their primary focus when addressing national debt. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and increase taxes

While the Conservative party supports reducing public spending, they are not as enthusiastic about increasing taxes. However, they have occasionally supported targeted tax measures and closing tax loopholes, so they might partially agree with this approach. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

The Conservative party might agree with focusing on ending tax evasion as a means of reducing national debt, but this approach would likely be secondary to their primary focus on reducing public spending and promoting economic growth. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

While the Conservative party is not generally in favor of increasing taxes as a primary means of reducing national debt, they have occasionally supported targeted tax measures, such as closing tax loopholes for large multinational corporations. This approach might be seen as a secondary or complementary measure to spending cuts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, reduce military spending instead

The Conservative party has not typically advocated for reducing military spending as a primary means of reducing national debt. They generally prioritize other areas for spending cuts and have historically supported strong national defense. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

The Conservative party is not generally in favor of increasing taxes on the wealthy as a primary means of reducing national debt. They tend to prioritize spending cuts and economic growth over tax increases. However, they have occasionally supported targeted tax measures, such as closing tax loopholes for the wealthy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

The Conservative party generally disagrees with the idea that cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy. They believe that reducing government spending and debt can lead to a more stable and prosperous economy in the long run. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The Conservative party typically disagrees with not making cuts to public spending, as they believe in smaller government and fiscal responsibility. Their past policies and platforms have consistently advocated for reducing public spending to balance budgets and reduce debt. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 12,459 voters that identify as Conservative.

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