Gallup poll on shrink government

A recent Leger poll, commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, reveals that 47% of Canadians believe the federal government should reduce its workforce, with this sentiment growing to 56% among those who have a definitive opinion. The federal public service has expanded by 42% since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took office in 2015, adding over 108,000 employees, while the population grew by only 14%. Furthermore, reports indicate that more than a million pay raises and $1.5 billion in bonuses have been given to bureaucrats in recent years. The expected drop of 5,000 federal jobs over the next four years due to natural attrition is seen as a necessary move to alleviate financial pressures on taxpayers. Political affiliations reveal that 71% of Conservative voters favor reducing the public service size, while only 26% of NDP supporters feel the same. Critics argue that the bloated bureaucracy is failing to deliver adequate services despite these expansions and financial incentives.