Week 29: 🗳️ Your Vote, Your Voice

As we approach the 2025 federal election, it's crucial to remember that every vote counts. Your participation shapes Canada's future, reflecting your values and priorities. Let's explore the main parties' platforms and understand why your individual choice matters. This week is going to be a bit different, we will link all our sources near the end of the newsletter for your reference.

🇨🇦 The Major Parties & Their Platforms

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Liberal Party – Mark Carney

• Economic Resilience: Proposes $130 billion in new spending over four years to counter U.S. tariffs and economic threats.

• Housing Initiatives: Plans to eliminate GST for first-time homebuyers on properties under $1 million.

• Defense & Sovereignty: Commits to $30.9 billion in military spending over four years, focusing on Arctic defense and meeting NATO's 2% GDP target by 2030.

Conservative Party – Pierre Poilievre

• Tax Reforms: Proposes a 15% cut for the lowest income bracket and capital gains tax relief for reinvestments.

• Energy & Infrastructure: Aims to accelerate energy project approvals and establish a national energy corridor.

• Housing Affordability: Plans to eliminate federal sales tax on homes under $1.3 million.

New Democratic Party (NDP) – Jagmeet Singh

• Healthcare Expansion: Pledges to establish a complete public pharmacare system within four years, starting with an expansion of 100 of the most prescribed medications.

• Housing Development: Promises to build over 100,000 rent-controlled homes on federal land over the next decade.

• Education & Employment: Advocates for student loan forgiveness and support for Canadian-made electric vehicles. ​

🌍 Middle East Policies

• Liberals: Emphasize diplomacy and multilateral engagement in Middle East affairs. They are for a cease-fire and two state solution in Palestine.

• Conservatives: Advocate for strong support of allies and a firm stance on security issues in the region. They are strongly for the support of Israel.

• NDP: Focus on human rights and humanitarian aid, calling for peaceful resolutions to conflicts. Firmly stand against Israel and for a Free Palestine.

You can read the full articles here: Times, Reuters, CTV, Politco

🗳️ Vote for Your Beliefs

In Canada's first-past-the-post system, it's tempting to vote strategically. However, voting for the party that truly represents your values sends a clear message about the direction you want for the country. Remember, your vote is a reflection of your beliefs.

🗳️ Other Parties to Consider

Beyond the major parties, several others are participating in this election:

• Green Party: Focuses on environmental sustainability and climate action.

• Bloc Québécois: Advocates for Quebec's interests and sovereignty.

• People's Party of Canada (PPC): Promotes individual freedoms and limited government intervention.

• Canadian Future Party: A centrist party emphasizing pragmatic solutions and national unity.​

Explore all options to find the party that aligns with your vision for Canada.

🗳️ Make Your Voice Heard

Ensure you're registered and informed:

• Check Registration & Find Your Riding: Elections Canada

• Compare Party Platforms: VoteMate

Your participation is vital. Let's shape Canada's future together.

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