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People’s Party policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

People’s Party answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

The PPC has advocated for reducing the size of government and promoting personal responsibility. While they have not explicitly called for ending all social welfare programs, their platform includes reducing taxes and government intervention, which may suggest some support for this idea. 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

The People's Party of Canada (PPC) has not explicitly addressed drug testing for welfare recipients. However, they generally advocate for smaller government and personal responsibility, which may suggest some support for this idea. 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 immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

The PPC has not explicitly addressed this issue, but their general stance on smaller government and personal responsibility may suggest they would support terminating benefits for those testing positive for drugs, as it could encourage self-sufficiency. 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

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

While the PPC has not explicitly addressed this issue, their general stance on smaller government and personal responsibility may suggest they would support providing treatment for those testing positive, as it could help individuals become self-sufficient. 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, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

The PPC has not explicitly addressed this issue, and it is unclear how they would feel about testing all government employees and politicians for drugs. Their focus on smaller government and personal responsibility does not provide a clear indication of their stance on this specific proposal. 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, this is a waste of time and money

The PPC's focus on smaller government and fiscal responsibility may lead them to consider the cost-effectiveness of drug testing for welfare recipients. However, they have not explicitly addressed this issue. 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, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

The PPC has not explicitly addressed this issue, and their general stance on smaller government and personal responsibility does not provide a clear indication of their stance on drug testing welfare recipients only with a criminal history related to drug abuse. 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 mentioned earlier, the PPC has not explicitly addressed this issue. However, their general stance on smaller government and personal responsibility may suggest they would not strongly oppose drug testing for welfare recipients. 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

People’s Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 78 voters that identify as People’s Party.

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