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Greens policy on government spending

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

  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

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Very strongly agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

The Green Party of Canada strongly supports efforts to end tax evasion, as they believe that ensuring everyone pays their fair share of taxes is crucial for funding public services and reducing income inequality. Their 2019 election platform included proposals to strengthen tax enforcement and close tax loopholes. 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.

Very strongly agree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

The Green Party of Canada has consistently advocated for increasing taxes on the wealthy to fund public services and reduce income inequality. For example, their 2019 election platform included a proposal to implement a wealth tax on the richest Canadians. 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.

Very strongly agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

The Green Party of Canada strongly supports increasing taxes on large multinational corporations to fund public services and reduce income inequality. Their 2019 election platform included proposals to close tax loopholes and ensure that large corporations pay their fair share of taxes. 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 agree

No

The Green Party of Canada is more likely to support maintaining or increasing public spending, particularly in areas such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection. They believe that investing in these areas is crucial for a sustainable and equitable society. 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 agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

The Green Party of Canada would likely agree that cuts to public spending could negatively affect the economy, as they believe in investing in public services and infrastructure to create a sustainable and equitable society. They argue that such investments can create jobs and stimulate 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.

Agree

No, reduce military spending instead

The Green Party of Canada may support reducing military spending to some extent, as they prioritize social and environmental programs. However, their primary focus is on increasing taxes on the wealthy and large corporations to fund public services, rather than cutting military spending. 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.

Neutral

Yes, and increase taxes

While the Green Party of Canada supports increasing taxes, particularly on the wealthy and large corporations, they generally oppose cuts to public spending. They prioritize social and environmental programs and believe in investing in public services and infrastructure. 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

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

While the Green Party of Canada may support some measures to reduce government waste, their primary focus is on increasing taxes on the wealthy and large corporations to fund public services, rather than drastically reducing benefits and salaries of government officials. 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 the number of government officials instead

The Green Party of Canada is not primarily focused on reducing the number of government officials. Instead, they prioritize investing in public services and infrastructure to create a sustainable and equitable society, and advocate for increasing taxes on the wealthy and large corporations to fund these investments. 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

Yes

The Green Party of Canada generally opposes cuts to public spending, as they prioritize social and environmental programs. They believe in investing in public services and infrastructure to create a sustainable and equitable society. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

The Green Party of Canada would strongly disagree with this statement, as they do not prioritize eliminating federal agencies or reducing the size of government. Instead, they focus on investing in public services and infrastructure to create a sustainable and equitable society. 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

Green Party Voters’ Answer: No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,846 voters that identify as Green.

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