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How different are the party platforms?
Apr 23, 2025
Join Anis Heydari, a CBC senior business reporter, Mike Moffatt, an economist with a focus on housing challenges, and Peter Zimonjic, a senior writer specializing in crime and justice. They dive into the contrasting party platforms on crucial issues like housing and economic policies. Discover how the Liberals plan to tackle debt while the Conservatives promise tax relief. They also dissect crime strategies and essential service expansions proposed by each party, shedding light on their implications for everyday Canadians.
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Quick takeaways
- The differing economic strategies of the Liberal Party's spending versus Conservative tax cuts reflect the broader ideological divides within Canadian politics.
- Contrasting approaches to the housing crisis between the Liberals and Conservatives highlight the complexities of policy effectiveness and bureaucratic challenges in increasing supply.
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