Pre-Budget Consultations Survey

Leon would appreciate your input on ways in which the federal government can help families, business, and farmers in the 2011 budget without new spending measures, as we work to bring the budget back into balance.

Please take a moment to fill out the survey below. Leon always appreciates feedback from constituents, and would like to share your comments with the Finance Minister.

(Please note that if you have comments or concerns you would like to share with Leon on topics other than the Budget, you can write to him at BenoiL@parl.gc.ca)
Balancing the Budget:
1. Canada is on track for balanced budgets in 2015-16. Is this timeframe appropriate? Should the federal government try to get back to balance sooner? Or should the timeline be delayed until later on?
2. Our Conservative Government believes we should always carefully manage taxpayers’ money to ensure the best value for money. We are always focused on keeping spending in check and ensuring spending is as efficient and effective as possible. In what areas do you think the federal government can be more efficient and effective?
3. Please provide any other suggestions you have regarding ways the federal Government can balance the budget.
Taxes:
4. Do you support our Government’s personal tax reductions which average over $3,000 per family of four?
Yes xxNo xxUnsure
5. Do you support our Government’s reduction in tax rates for small and medium-sized businesses to 11%?
Yes xxNo xxUnsure
6. Do you support our Government’s corporate tax reductions from 21.5% to 15%?
Yes xxNo xxUnsure
7. Do you support the Liberal/NDP/Bloc proposals to increase spending and raise taxes for individuals and businesses?
Yes xxNo xxUnsure
8. The Canadian economy is on the right track – we are on the road for both economic recovery and balanced budgets. But the global economy is fragile and too many Canadians are still looking for work. Without throwing Canada off track for balanced budgets, what cost-neutral or non-spending steps can the federal government take in the next budget to help create jobs and promote economic growth?
9. How can the Government further reduce unnecessary regulations and red tape?
10. What should Canada’s priorities be for the short and long term to encourage private sector growth and leadership in the economy?
Agriculture:
11. What can the government do to provide the most assistance to farmers without spending significant amounts money? (Please check the ones you agree with, and provide specifics as to what you think should be changed.)
Continue to negotiate free-trade agreements with other countries to allow more sales of exports


Continue to negotiate free-trade agreements to allow easier and less expensive imports of inputs for crop and livestock producers


Reduce unnecessary regulations and red tape


End the monopoly which forces farmers to market milling wheat and malt barley through the Canadian Wheat Board
12. If you have any further comments regarding what the government can do to help farmers the most without spending significant money, please enter them below.
13. Do you think there should be any change in funding by the federal government on Agriculture programs over the next 3-5 years?
Conclusion:
14. If you have any other comments, please enter them below:
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