Here’s how the Liberal and Conservative platforms stack up on key issues
- Canada's major federal political parties recently released their official election platforms.
- Amidst an election campaign, parties signaled plans to reduce government spending, partly addressing public service size.
- Liberals propose capping federal employment while Conservatives plan gradual bureaucracy reduction through attrition.
- Public service union leader Alex Silas stated public services are "a big topic of discussion."
- Union representatives express concern that proposed spending cuts could lead to job losses or reduced services.
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Here’s how the Liberal and Conservative platforms stack up on key issues
Here’s a look at how the Liberal and Conservative platforms compare on some of the key issues in this campaign, from their responses to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war to their proposals to fix the housing crisis.
Election Update: Political Platforms
As Canadians prepare to vote, the major political parties are (finally!) sharing their platforms to earn our trust. These documents show how the parties plans to govern and solve today’s challenges while preparing for the future. It’s also a chance to ask: who will act—not just talk—on the big issues? After all: Actions Speak Louder! We looked at the platforms of the Liberal Party, Conservative Party, New Democratic Party, and Bloc Québécois thr…
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