8 h. ago Why experts say federal election housing platforms are varying degrees of unrealistic

From the Liberal plan to double the pace of homebuilding to the Conservative plan to build 2.3 million homes over next five years, policies fall short

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11 h. ago Jack Mintz: Are the parties’ costed election platforms fact or fairy tales?

Both parties ignore the chance of tough times ahead because of tariffs. But the Conservatives are more careful about debts and deficits

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32 h. ago Federal Election: Conservatives seize on gridlock as issue in Coquitlam

The Conservatives have promised to help replace the Coquitlam River Bridge on the Mary Hill Bypass as part of their platform, but how much that will move an electorate motivated by geopolitical issues remains a question.

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52 h. ago Election promises add up to deficits — and that’s without calculating an economic slowdown

Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre's pitches to spend billions are met with skepticism as Trump trade turmoil and recession risks loom

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61 h. ago Everything public servants need to know about the four main parties' platforms

Here are the promises being made by the Conservatives, Liberals, NDP and Greens that could affect the federal public service.

Culture

61 h. ago Cuts, caps or growth? What party platforms mean for public servants

Here are the promises being made by the Conservatives, Liberals, NDP and Greens that could affect public service jobs, consultant cuts and AI in government.

Culture

2 d. ago Pundits offer mixed reviews on ‘ambitious’ Conservative platform

'Going to take some time to undo the damage the Trudeau government has done,' Shift Media's Stephen Taylor says

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3 d. ago More doctors, easier licensing: Health ideas from Canada’s parties you may have missed

While health care hasn't taken centre stage in the 2025 federal election, candidates recently brought it back into focus, unveiling platforms that spotlight key health issues.

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3 d. ago Conservative platform aims to trim deficit by 70%: Poilievre

Cutting Canada's EV mandate, essentially a 2035 internal combustion engine ban, would save Canada over $11 billion by 2029

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3 d. ago Conservatives promise $23 billion in cuts and $18 billion in new revenue, but no timeline for balanced budget

The vast majority of the increased revenues come from a projected $20 billion in tariffs collected this year

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3 d. ago Conservatives promise $75B in tax cuts and $34B in new spending, but no timeline for balanced budget

The vast majority of the increased revenues come from a projected $20 billion in tariffs collected this year

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3 d. ago Conservatives promise over $70B in tax cuts and $34B in new spending, but no timeline for balanced budget

The vast majority of the increased revenues come from a projected $20 billion in tariffs collected this year

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3 d. ago Conservatives set to unveil platform as federal campaign enters final days

As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians.

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3 d. ago Poilievre reveals platform, says government must ‘start pinching pennies’

As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians.

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3 d. ago Tories expected to release platform as federal election campaign nears end

OTTAWA — As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians on why they deserve their vote. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to unveil his party’s costed platform today, while the Liberals and NDP […]

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4 d. ago As federal election enters its final week, Poilievre doubles down on his pitch as change

Both the Liberals and NDP released their costed election commitments over the weekend

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6 d. ago Liberals, NDP set to launch platforms today; main leaders near Toronto, Vancouver

OTTAWA — The Liberals and the NDP both say they will release their costed electoral platforms today. The documents come after advance voting began Friday with voters packing polling stations across the country. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will release his party’s costed platform in Whitby, Ont., in the Greater Toronto Area where numerous seats are […]

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6 d. ago Liberals, NDP launch platforms today; main leaders near Toronto, Vancouver

OTTAWA — The Liberals and NDP released their costed campaign platforms Saturday, with just over one week left in the election campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney rolled out the party’s campaign commitments in Whitby, Ont., one of several battleground ridings in the seat-rich Greater Toronto Area. The platform pledges billions in new spending and charts […]

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7 d. ago Jack Mintz: Ontario is the ‘sick man’ of North America. Its premier should stay out of the federal election

Doug Ford should stop meddling in the election and get busy cutting red tape and taxes

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9 d. ago Federal Election 2025: 12 hot topics and where each party stands

Wondering who to vote for in the federal election? Here's where the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Greens stand on 12 key issues.

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