Slide Deck F Political issues and opinion Political

Slide Deck F: Political issues and opinion

Political Issue A political issue (or political issue) is a topic or subject that people speak about because it affects society as a whole and there are often multiple opinions on various sides of any given issue.

Opinions An opinion is a belief or idea on a given issue. Your opinions are personal, they are subjective and influenced by your values, beliefs and perspectives.

Worldview • Each individuals has its unique way of how they see the world and interpret events around them. • In other words, it is : • -The big ideas or the principles underlying an opinion - By some extent it can be even a blueprint for society.

Consultations results • Review the previous Student Budget Consultation results on the following topics : - Corporate taxations - Responsibility of the wealthier regarding those in needs - Balancing the budget

Federal SBC : Federal Student Budget Consultation 2018 Quebec SBC : Quebec Student Budget Consultation 2018

Corporate taxation • Some people believe that corporate taxation prevents businesses from hiring more people and that governments should reduce or keep corporate taxes low. • The taxes levied on businesses represent a significant part of a government's revenues, which are used to pay for government services. • Depending on how much value a person places on those services, they may favour higher taxation on companies in order to pay for these services.

Federal SBC : Federal Student Budget Consultation 2018 Quebec SBC : Quebec Student Budget Consultation 2018 • Vote Compass 2014

Individual taxation • Usually, the percentage of tax paid on a person's income is higher for those who make more money. • Some people believe that wealthier people should not be taxed at a higher rate, because it may cause them and their businesses to move to a place that offers lower taxes. If they move, that could result in less jobs and wealth. • Others believe that wealthier people already have enough income to live comfortably and should pay more in taxes in order for government services to be provided to the rest of society.

• Vote Compass 2014

Balancing the budget • People have different opinions on whether a government going into deficit is a negative thing. • Some people believe that governments should avoid debt at all costs, even if it means it spends less money on government services. • Other people believe that government services are more important than balancing the budget, and that debt is acceptable if it means that services are maintained.

Discussion Questions • Were you surprised about the results from last year? • Did you have the impression that you felt more strongly about some positions than other Quebecers? • How do you explain differences between the two consultations (federal and provincial)?