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Mar 24, 2025
Rob Russo, Canada correspondent for The Economist, offers sharp insights on the election landscape. Lisa Raitt, a former Conservative cabinet minister, shares her views on fiscal plans and campaign strategies. Vandana Kattar, a former advisor to Prime Minister Trudeau, discusses Liberal tax proposals amid rising deficits. The conversation highlights competing tax cut plans, voter concerns about job security, and the impact of youth and union votes. Together, they dissect the evolving political dynamics and strategies shaping the current election campaign.
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Campaign Trail Anecdotes
- Pierre Poilievre announced a tax cut for the lowest bracket in Brampton.
- Mark Carney highlighted his experience in Gander, where the town helped stranded 9/11 travelers.
Tax Cut Concerns
- Tax cuts proposed by both the Liberals and Conservatives are expensive.
- These tax cuts raise concerns about affordability and their impact on the existing deficit.
Carney's Centrist Shift
- Mark Carney is shifting the Liberal Party in a more centrist direction.
- This shift includes a focus on industrial policy, potentially appealing to Conservative voters.