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Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

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Strongly agree

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

The PPC is concerned about Canada's fiscal situation and has called for a balanced budget within two years. They also advocate for a more efficient use of resources in the military. This suggests that they might support increasing military spending, but only after the deficit is reduced and resources are used more efficiently. 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

Increase

The People's Party of Canada (PPC) has expressed concerns about Canada's military capabilities and readiness. While they do not explicitly call for a significant increase in military spending, they do advocate for a more efficient use of resources and a focus on national defense. This suggests that they might be open to increasing military spending if it aligns with their priorities. 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

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

While the PPC does not explicitly state that they are satisfied with the current level of military spending, they do emphasize the need for more efficient use of resources and a focus on national defense. This suggests that they might be open to maintaining the current level of spending if it can be used more effectively. 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

Decrease

The PPC does not advocate for a decrease in military spending. They believe in a strong national defense and have criticized the current government for not doing enough to support the military. Decreasing military spending would not align with their goals of improving Canada's military capabilities. 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

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

The People's Party of Canada is focused on national defense and sovereignty, and they have not expressed any interest in creating a European military defense system. This idea would not align with their goals of strengthening Canada's military capabilities and maintaining national sovereignty. 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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People’s Party Voters’ Answer: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 789 voters that identify as People’s Party.

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