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In the absence of these important policy proposals, there is evidently some apprehension among Canadians. Half (46%) say they are “fearful” of the CPC forming government, while fewer (35%) anticipate it with hope. A majority (54%) suspect Poilievre and the CPC have a “hidden agenda” that won’t be revealed until after the party wins the elections.

There is also some doubt that a Poilievre-led government can balance the budget and lower income taxes as promised, even if most view them to be “good things”. More than two-in-five (45%) say neither will happen.

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[-] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago

Ah, yes. "Balance the budget" - the one thing any politician can say to instantly generate voter favour. It's like a magic money printing button but for votes.

If you think about it for more than three seconds you realise it doesn't even mean anything or make any sense. It's an empty fluff promise that people think will somehow make their lives better.

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