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Social spending gap to favour seniors: election analysis
… the four major parties have all promised a significantly higher amount of new investment dollars by 2019/20 to Canadians over 65-years-old compared to their younger counterparts… the Conservatives will do 18 cents per person under 45 for every dollar they put into a retiree, the NDP will do 27 cents, the Liberals will be 28 cents, and the Greens will do 34 cents… “There’s lots of challenges with having to delay family planning or home ownership, the possibility of that is much less…
Tags: budget, economy, ideology, pensions, standard of living, tax, youth
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Government underspending has left Canada with an infrastructure deficit
We don’t need more politically driven tax cuts from any political party. Anyone can cut taxes – always popular with voters – but it takes strong leadership and the ability to sell a vision to invest in crucial but less-popular initiatives such as infrastructure and defence. A major national infrastructure program that heavily involves public-private partnerships and privatizations will go a long way toward creating employment and getting Canada moving.
Tags: budget, economy, ideology, participation, pensions, privatization, standard of living, tax
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Good for Canada: A platform to end income inequality in Canada
Seizing on the first federal election in recent history where income inequality is a hot button issue, the CCPA recently launched a platform to reduce the gap… Good for Canada… highlights the high cost of income inequality in our country by telling the personal stories of real Canadians—and gives us a way to move forward. The platform, available at GoodForCanada.ca, lays out a four-plank strategy to tackle income inequality, focusing on good jobs, a good safety net, good public programs, and progressive taxation.
Tags: budget, economy, featured, ideology, pensions, poverty, standard of living, tax
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Labour should march to the new tune
… those whose jobs involve manual labour, are not thrilled by the prospect of having to wait two more years to collect OAS. But no one born before 1958 will be affected, while those born after that date will likely face a very different labour market by the time they turn 65. They’ll likely have countless more employment options than today’s seniors… elderly benefits are the largest single expense Ottawa faces, costing almost $46-billion this year and a projected $57-billion in 2019.
Tags: budget, pensions, standard of living, tax
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Everything you need to know about the parties’ platforms, from taxes and terrorism to the environment
Here’s your guide to the four main parties’ record and pledges as the campaign begins: Economy, Taxes And Pocketbook Issues / Security And Terrorism: / Energy And Environment / Infrastructure And Transport / Foreign Affairs And Defence / Social Issues / Democratic Reform And Governance / Justice / Aboriginal Issues
Tags: budget, child care, crime prevention, economy, featured, globalization, Health, ideology, Indigenous, pensions, poverty, rights, standard of living, tax
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