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The Role of Government in Social Programs and Fiscal Responsibility
The insight emphasizes the importance of the government's role in social programs to ensure opportunities for all citizens to succeed. It highlights the Canadian progressive government's belief in programs like national school food, dental care, pharma care, healthcare investments, support for seniors, housing, and child care. The contrast with conservative views, which prioritize fiscal responsibility, is discussed, pointing out that Canada boasts a low debt to GDP ratio and strong economic standing despite investments in social programs.