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Should the government use tariff revenue to directly support Canadian workers and businesses affected by U.S. trade actions?

As of April 2025, Canada collects significant revenue from its 25% tariffs on U.S. goods. The government has pledged to support affected workers and businesses, but opinions differ on whether this should target specific sectors, benefit all Canadians, or address broader fiscal priorities.

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Response rates from 492 Economic Liberalism voters.

83%
Yes
17%
No
79%
Yes
13%
No
2%
Yes, and focus funds on industries hit hardest by tariffs
2%
No, it’s better to lower taxes than redirect tariff funds
2%
Yes, but distribute it broadly to all taxpayers
2%
No, the revenue should reduce national debt instead

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 @B4VB3F3from Ontario  answered…14hrs14H

Yes, and distribute it broadly to all taxpayers and use the revenue to reduce national debt and and focus funds on industries hit hardest by tariffs

 @B4SQW7Cfrom British Columbia  answered…3 days3D

Yes, but focus on supporting specific businesses and services impacted rather than entire industries

 @B4SCVGFfrom Ontario  answered…3 days3D

Yes, and no. Some funds should go to the people and businesses most affected and some should go to the national debt .

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