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New Democratics policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

New Democratics answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

The NDP strongly supports the idea that current welfare benefits do not provide enough support. They have consistently called for increased funding for social programs and welfare benefits, such as expanding the Canada Child Benefit and implementing a universal basic income pilot project. 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

Fewer

The NDP has a history of advocating for fewer restrictions on welfare benefits, as they believe in providing support to vulnerable populations. For example, they have called for the expansion of the Canada Child Benefit and the implementation of a universal basic income pilot project. 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

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

The NDP would likely agree with the idea of ensuring benefits go to those who need it most, as they have a history of advocating for improved support for vulnerable populations. They may support fewer restrictions on welfare benefits to achieve this goal. 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

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

The NDP would likely support increasing benefits for the elderly and disabled, as they have a history of advocating for improved support for vulnerable populations. However, they may not agree with the idea of more restrictions on welfare benefits in general. 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

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

While the NDP supports the idea of reforming the welfare system to supplement working income, they are more focused on expanding social programs and benefits for vulnerable populations. They may agree with this statement to some extent, but it is not their primary focus. 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 changes needed

The NDP believes that changes are needed to improve the welfare system in Canada. They have called for increased funding and support for vulnerable populations, as well as the implementation of new social programs, such as a universal basic income pilot project. 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

More

The New Democratic Party (NDP) generally supports expanding social programs and welfare benefits. They have historically advocated for increased funding and support for vulnerable populations, making it unlikely that they would support more restrictions on welfare benefits. 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

More, current benefits should be capped

The NDP is unlikely to support capping welfare benefits, as they generally advocate for expanding social programs and support for vulnerable populations. Capping benefits would go against their core values of social justice and equality. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

The NDP is a pro-immigration party and supports providing social programs and welfare benefits to immigrants. They would strongly disagree with the idea of denying benefits to immigrants, as it goes against their core values of social justice and equality. 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: Fewer

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 556 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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