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April 24, 2024 7:05 PM

Budget 2024 Survey Results for Medicine Hat - Cardston - Warner

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Financial Impact: Individuals, businesses, and municipalities have all reported significant financial strain due to increases in the cost of essentials such as groceries, gas, and home heating. Businesses have particularly felt the burden of rising payroll taxes and the carbon tax.

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Glen was raised on the family farm/ranch north of Hanna, Alberta, relocated to Medicine Hat to attend Hillcrest Christian College. He began his policing career with the Medicine Hat Police Service in 1980, serving in various capacities until his retirement 2015. Always active in community, Glen volunteered over the years with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Block Parents, Youth Safe House, Eagles Nest Ranch, Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society, Housing First Steering Committee, Medicine Hat Housing Society, Medicine Hat and District Food Bank, Santa Claus Fund, coaching hockey and basketball, officiated basketball, at his local church and several other organizations. Glen was first elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament in a 2016 by-election to serve the great people of the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding. He was re-elected in 2019 and 2021. Currently he serves as: – Member of the National Defence Committee since 2021 – Vice Chair of the Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency since 2021
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Budget 2024 Survey Results for Medicine Hat - Cardston - Warner
April 24, 2024
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Prior to the announcement of the Federal Government Budget for 2024, we surveyed individuals, businesses and municipalities across Medicine Hat – Cardston – Warner. I wanted to share the results of our recent surveys. Your participation in these surveys has provided invaluable insights into the challenges facing our community amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
 
Here are the key findings from the survey:
 
Financial Impact: Individuals, businesses, and municipalities have all reported significant financial strain due to increases in the cost of essentials such as groceries, gas, and home heating. Businesses have particularly felt the burden of rising payroll taxes and the carbon tax.
 
Financial Hardship: Many constituents are finding it increasingly difficult to meet their financial obligations, with concerns about falling behind on bills and worries about retirement looming large.
 
Outlook for 2024: The majority of respondents anticipate that their personal financial situation in 2024 will either remain the same or worsen compared to 2023. Some businesses express uncertainty about their ability to survive the year amidst mounting costs.
 
Support for Policy Changes: Across the board, there is strong support for the removal of the carbon tax as a means to alleviate financial pressure on individuals and businesses alike.
 
Economic Pessimism: A significant proportion of respondents do not foresee improvements in Canada's economic situation in 2024, reflecting a lack of confidence in the Liberal government's ability to provide hope for financial stability and future prosperity.
 
For a detailed breakdown of the survey results, please refer to the following reports:
 
Budget 2024 Survey Report for Individuals
Budget 2024 Survey Report for Businesses
Budget 2024 Survey Report for Municipalities
 
Thank you once again for your active participation and engagement. After nine years, Justin Trudeau is not worth the cost for any generation. Canada is broken!! But I remain hopeful that a Conservative Poilievre government can and will turn things around. We are anxiously waiting for that opportunity.  
 
Sincerely,
Glen

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Glen Motz
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glen.motz@suncitysentinel.ca
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