This is why I also added:If it was this simple...
They cut down spending, Canadians will go to war. Canadians are addicted to benefits doled out by the government.
They cut down immigration, Quebec will leave them.
"The challenge for PP probably will be if he can hang on to the power when the economy crashes.
There is no other way for Canada, either crash hard like ripping off the Band-Aid or slow and loooong recession."
Also, these two measures should make the housing crisis manageable, which should give PP a pretty good chance to get elected.
Again, looking at Harper's tenure, he was pretty stingy and brought budget balance and cut immigration. Initially, he was elected as a minority government and next election he won with the majority. It's possible for PP to do the same if he consults Harper, it has been done before.
Even if PP loses after a year or two, the conversation will change significantly. Liberals and NDP will realize that they have to listen to people on immigration and housing or keep losing elections. Benefits don't seem to make much difference, look how many times Liberals gave out benefits this year, not making much difference.
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