Canadians worry about government deficits and middle-class tax burden, poll finds

Canadians are increasingly worried about government deficits, with a Postmedia-Leger poll showing 71% concerned about Ottawa and provincial overspending, while Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government projects a $65.4 billion deficit this year. Many believe middle-class taxpayers will ultimately bear the costs, with 29% expecting them to cover government debt. Respondents favored cutting program spending and government employees as solutions to reduce deficits, while support for tax increases was low.

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