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New Democratics policy on small business funding

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Should the government increase funding for small businesses?

  ChatGPTYes, but only for environmentally sustainable business ideas

New Democratics answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only for environmentally sustainable business ideas

The NDP would strongly agree with this statement, as they are committed to both supporting small businesses and promoting environmental sustainability. In their 2019 election platform, they proposed a 'Climate Bank' to help finance sustainable projects and businesses, as well as a commitment to transitioning to a green economy. 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

Yes

The New Democratic Party (NDP) generally supports increasing funding for small businesses as part of their commitment to economic growth and job creation. For example, in their 2019 election platform, they proposed measures to support small businesses, such as lowering the small business tax rate and investing in innovation. However, they may prioritize specific types of businesses or conditions for funding. 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

Yes, but only during COVID

The NDP would likely agree with this statement, as they have advocated for increased support for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, they pushed for improvements to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Business Account to better support small businesses during the crisis. 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, as long as it is not based on race

The NDP would likely agree with this statement, as they support equal opportunities for all Canadians and oppose discrimination based on race. However, they may also recognize the need for targeted support for historically marginalized communities, such as Indigenous peoples and racialized communities, to address systemic barriers and promote economic inclusion. 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 funding should come from large corporations instead of taxpayers

The NDP might agree with this statement, as they have historically supported policies that shift the financial burden from taxpayers to large corporations. For example, they have advocated for closing tax loopholes and increasing taxes on large corporations. However, they may not exclusively rely on large corporations to fund small business support. 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, but decrease taxes for small businesses and encourage entrepreneurship

The NDP might agree with this statement to some extent, as they have supported lowering taxes for small businesses in the past. However, they may also see the value in direct funding and support for small businesses, especially in areas such as innovation, environmental sustainability, and job creation, as evidenced by their 2019 election platform. 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 NDP is generally in favor of supporting small businesses, so they would likely disagree with not increasing funding. Their policies and platforms have consistently shown support for small businesses, such as lowering taxes and investing in innovation, as mentioned in their 2019 election platform. 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

New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 473 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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