A new Fraser Institute poll found 42% of Canadians are in favour of socialism but few want to foot the bill for it.
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The study, done by Leger for the Institute in the fall of 2022, also found socialism support drops to 38% among Canadians over the age of 55.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Only 25% of Canadians defined socialism traditionally, as in government owning and controlling businesses and industries, while 57% think socialism is government providing a guaranteed minimum income. “A whole segment of the population — not just in Canada but across the developed world — self-describes as socialist, but many of them have never lived in a world with genuine socialism nor the misery it imposed,” Jason Clemens, co-author of the study, said in a statement.Article content
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