Canadians Have ‘Considerable Cynicism’ Toward Federal Budget Day Promises: Report

Canadians Have ‘Considerable Cynicism’ Toward Federal Budget Day Promises: Report
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland responds to questions from the opposition after delivering the federal budget in the House of Commons on April 7, 2022. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
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A Department of Finance survey says most Canadians have “considerable cynicism” about the cabinet’s annual ritual of Budget Day promises, with pollsters observing an “estrangement from the budget” for some taxpayers.

“There was considerable cynicism and doubt among participants about the government’s willingness to fulfil its promises and move forward with these measures,” says the research report, titled “Budget Day Focus Groups,” obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter.