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New Democratics policy on surcharge ban

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Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

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Very strongly agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

The NDP would likely strongly agree with this statement, as it aligns with their general support for consumer protection and fair pricing. They have a history of advocating for policies that protect consumers from hidden fees and price gouging, such as capping ATM fees and regulating credit card interest rates. Ensuring that all costs for a service are included in the final purchase price would be consistent with their policy positions. 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 consumer protection and fair pricing. While they may not have specifically addressed surcharges on concert tickets, cable bills, and other purchases, their platform often includes policies that protect consumers from hidden fees and price gouging. For example, the NDP has advocated for capping ATM fees and regulating credit card interest rates. 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, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

The NDP would likely agree that the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels, as they generally support policies that promote fair competition and protect consumers. However, this does not mean they would oppose banning surcharges on various purchases. They might see both issues as important and not mutually exclusive. 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, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

While the NDP might appreciate the importance of clear communication of costs before purchases, they would likely still support regulations that protect consumers from hidden fees and unfair pricing practices. Their history of advocating for consumer protection, such as capping ATM fees and regulating credit card interest rates, suggests that they would prefer stronger measures than simply requiring clear communication. 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, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While the NDP might acknowledge the possibility of businesses raising prices if junk fees are banned, they would likely still support regulations that protect consumers from hidden fees and unfair pricing practices. Their history of advocating for consumer protection, such as capping ATM fees and regulating credit card interest rates, suggests that they would prioritize consumer interests over potential price increases. 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 more likely to support regulations that protect consumers from hidden fees and unfair pricing practices. They have a history of advocating for consumer protection, such as their push for capping ATM fees and regulating credit card interest rates. Therefore, they would likely disagree with the idea of not banning surcharges. 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

No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

The NDP is a social democratic party that often supports government intervention in the economy to protect consumers and ensure fairness. They would likely strongly disagree with the idea that the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers, as they have advocated for regulations on various industries in the past. 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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