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.
“Many participants in all the groups struggled to see how the measures presented will impact them or their family members,” it added. “This perception the budget will not have a direct impact on their lives seems to be fuelling the observed estrangement from the budget for some.”…