The Liberals' inaugural budget contains a $29.4-billion deficit for 2016 which is 10.2% of government spending. Proponents of spending argue that it is a great time for the government is going to borrow money, since interest rates are at 50 year lows. Opponents argue that the spending could get out of control and the debt could easily reach $100 billion a year by 2020.
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Electoral District (2011)
Response rates from 6.9k Ottawa Centre voters.
46% Yes |
54% No |
42% Yes |
37% No |
3% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
5% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
0% Yes, and increase taxes |
4% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
3% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
2% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
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2% No, reduce military spending instead |
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1% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 6.9k Ottawa Centre voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 6.9k Ottawa Centre voters.
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Unique answers from Ottawa Centre voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes cut spending on certain things like salaries of government officials and increase taxes on large corporations
@9JWW84Q9mos9MO
No, they should reduce spending over seas supporting other countries as well as make the wages of government officials reflective of the outcomes they produce. Have a base salary, then bonuses based on how well the economy is running. Earn your wage!
@9FL7SJ91yr1Y
I believe they should make cuts to public spending deemed unnecessary by the people and work more on ensuring the national debt is reduced safely without harming the country's economy and its people.
@9ZMYJ4P3 days3D
Just budget more. Instead of spending on the militia, police and other similar services, spent on schooling, healthcare, and tourism. There should be very minimum spending in the immigration sector.
@9ZM5X8C5 days5D
Politicians should have their salaries and benefits dramatically cut. Down to no more than $80k a year until our economy is providing for all citizens.
@9YNCRS72wks2W
Drastically lower wages and benefits of government officials and increase taxes on corporations but don't cut Public spending
@9WYDMSD3wks3W
Yes, increase taxes on foreign entities, reduce military spending and police spending, abolish useless government agencies and form several agencies into 1 to save money, restructure our administration system and cut the benefits and salaries of government officials.
@9WPHF774wks4W
I think that the spending has reached a point that it is out of control here in Canada. However, I don't like the idea of necessarily drastically cutting public spending thereby damaging the quality of life for those who need government funded programs and resources. I think there is more of a middle ground based on the question being asked. The national debt is way too high but I wouldn't want to cut costs to necessary programs and things the government spend $ on.
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