More than half of Canadians believe Conservative economic plan not a success: poll

[canada-man]

watching the conservative part of Canada declining!


A majority of Canadians — 52 per cent — don’t believe the federal Conservatives’ plan for the economy has been a success, a new public opinion poll by Forum Research finds.
Known as the Economic Action Plan, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper’s government has invested heavily promoting the policy, which has as one of its key features the goal of balancing the federal budget.
The action plan also calls for a low tax approach aimed at creating jobs and growth.
The Forum poll, conducted Sept. 9 and 10, found that fewer than one quarter (23 per cent) agree the action plan has been a success. Twenty five per cent of respondents don’t know if it’s been a success, the poll found.
“This is one case where the government’s reliance on massive advertising campaigns didn’t have the desired effect,” Forum president Lorne Bozinoff said referring to the Conservatives’ efforts to promoting their action plan.
“They have spent literally hundreds of millions of dollars advertising the benefits of t he Economic Action Plan, all, seemingly, to no visible effect,” he added.

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/...rvative-economic-plan-not-a-success-poll.html

 

[shack]

I was gonna post that in the thread about "Harper fiddling".

JlaR can say the respondents are stupid, as he is wont to do on TERB, but even if they are, their perception is Harper's reality. Harper must deal with it.

Can he make the economy so much better in 6 weeks to change the people's perception?

 

[SkyRider]

To give the devil his dues, Canada had a surplus in the past fiscal year.

 

[red]

To give the devil his dues, Canada had a surplus in the past fiscal year.

He just cut spending to create a "surplus". My guess is that it isn't real and is based on accounting tricks

 

[canada-man]

his tax cuts results in less revenues coming in. so he had to cut spending to avoid going into deficits. this is why tax cuts don't work

 

[oldjones]

He just cut spending to create a "surplus". My guess is that it isn't real and is based on accounting tricks

Mind you, the spending on commercials to advertise Canada's —that'd be Our Harper Government's — Economic Action Plan was increased.

 

[RandyAndy2]

To give the devil his dues, Canada had a surplus in the past fiscal year.

How does the "surplus" compare with how much was received from the sale of the government-owned GM shares? That is, is it a structural surplus or a one time surplus for the sake of the election?

 

[OddSox]

How does the "surplus" compare with how much was received from the sale of the government-owned GM shares? That is, is it a structural surplus or a one time surplus for the sake of the election?

Sale of GM shares is in the current fiscal year - not last year.

 

[Garrett]

... and this thread, with people who pretend to be informed, reflects why we are doomed. You can only know if Harper was successful if you understand the alternative.

The Ontario Liberals show you the alternative, and it is a disaster, with no end in sight.

 

[RandyAndy2]

Sale of GM shares is in the current fiscal year - not last year.

I stand corrected. Thank you.

 

[JohnLarue]

his tax cuts results in less revenues coming in. so he had to cut spending to avoid going into deficits. this is why tax cuts don't work

Bullshit
we pay way too much in taxes
No need to fill the boots of the public sector unions
less revenues means less spending & a smaller government

If you want to live in a Nanny state try Venezuela
Hows that working

 

[twizz]

Canada-Man is a faux liberal.
He hates feminists and Muslims but doesn't like Con economic policy, lol.

 

[twizz]

Bullshit
we pay way too much in taxes
No need to fill the boots of the public sector unions
less revenues means less spending & a smaller government

If you want to live in a Nanny state try Venezuela
Hows that working

At least they don't have legalized bribery!

 

[rhuarc29]

A majority of Canadians — 52 per cent — don’t believe the federal Conservatives’ plan for the economy has been a success, a new public opinion poll by Forum Research finds.

And I'm sure that many of them were thinking the opposite just one year ago!

Don't get me wrong, I think the Conservatives have done nothing to steer Canada's economy away from energy dependence and that that is their biggest economic failing. But such polls are basically meaningless as most of those polled only understand the face of the economy; in other words, what's right in front of them. We just entered a recession and so that is foremost in their minds. Most people don't understand the underlying factors.

his tax cuts results in less revenues coming in. so he had to cut spending to avoid going into deficits. this is why tax cuts don't work

That is ridiculous. Both tax cuts and tax increases can work in moderation, based on the handling of extraneous measures. Generally, you have to pair tax cuts with spending cuts or other avenues for revenue. Generally you can increase spending when increasing taxation, but going overboard on either the spending or taxation without some kind of offset will cause problems.

I happen to agree with the Conservatives on spending cuts and small government, and competitive tax rates for corporations (though without ridiculous loopholes and subsidies). On the flip side, I believe in a much more progressive personal income taxation system than the Conservative's advocate.

 

[ogibowt]

Mr Harper, austerity doesnt seem to be working, what do you do about it?
Mr Question Asker, well even more austerity would be in order..


the definition of insanity? doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result

 

[JohnLarue]

Mr Harper, austerity doesnt seem to be working, what do you do about it?
Mr Question Asker, well even more austerity would be in order..


the definition of insanity? doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result

The definition of insanity is to borrow more money when you are already swimming in debt without a realistic plan for how to pay it back
Ontario is going to be a test case on how not to govern.
I hope Granny Wynn lives a long life, so she can witness the long term damage she has done

If you think Justin has a plan to pay down the debt he is promising to spend you should think again. (Justin has his fathers name, his mothers looks & unfortunately her intellect)
And if you believe Thomas Mulclair, he is promising austerity, so why would you expect a different result from him vs. PM Harper. (no chance he will change his tune once elected?)


It boils down to who do you think will not inflict damage to our economy
& that should be very clear

 

[JohnLarue]

At least they don't have legalized bribery!

You have got to be kidding
Yeah, no corruption in Venezuela ???????

 

[ogibowt]

The definition of insanity is to borrow more money when you are already swimming in debt without a realist plan for how to pay it back
Ontario is going to be a test case on how not to govern.
I hope Granny Wynn lives a long life , so she can witness the long term damage she has done

no John the test case of how not to govern is the 9 years of Stephen Harper

 

[red]

... and this thread, with people who pretend to be informed, reflects why we are doomed. You can only know if Harper was successful if you understand the alternative.

The Ontario Liberals show you the alternative, and it is a disaster, with no end in sight.

Premier wynne is running in the federal election?

 

[saxon]

Mr Harper, austerity doesnt seem to be working, what do you do about it?
Mr Question Asker, well even more austerity would be in order..


the definition of insanity? doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result

Justin is going to try and spend his way out of this economic downturn. That kind of action always fails in the end.