Finance, budgetary policies and taxes

Question 1

when do New Democrats support deficit spending?

Answer 1

Balancing budgets and confining short-term
deficits to severe economic downturns and
national security emergencies.

Question 2

How can we make our economy more sustainable?

Answer 2

Building a sustainable economy by reducing

the debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio

Question 3

What should we be doing during times of surplus?

Answer 3

Establishing fiscal reserves during times of

surplus to help create investment opportunities.

Question 4

how can we support the parliamentary budget officer

Answer 4

The autonomy of the Parliamentary Budget

Officer

Question 5

How can we support pay equity?

Answer 5

Implementing the recommendations of the
2004 Pay Equity Task Force and establish a
pro-active pay equity regime, enshrined in law.

Question 6

where should tax reductions be targeted?

Answer 6

Targeting tax reductions to help the middle

class, working families, and the poor.

Question 7

outside of new taxes where can funds we are currently losing as a nation already be found?

Answer 7

Combatting tax shelters and money

laundering.

Question 8

How should taxes be determined?

Answer 8

A progressive tax system.

Question 9

How should capital gains be taxed?

Answer 9

Taxing capital gains at the same rate as salaries

or wages

Question 10

How should large corporations be taxed?

Answer 10

Ensuring that large profitable corporations pay

a fair share of taxes.