Still campaigning like it’s 2024

If you watched the first week of the federal election campaign, you might now realize we’re in an unprecedented trade war with the largest economy in the world. Links Federal election campaign begins, with leaders pitching themselves as best option amid trade tensions – The Globe and Mail Canada election: Cancelled debate steals the campaign show from taxes and housing | CBC Elections Canada Redrawn ridings could give Conservatives an advantage, say pollsters Nepean’s Mark Carney surprise further disrupts the local race | CBC News Former B.C. cabinet minister Mike de Jong set to run in federal election as an independent – The Globe and Mail Randy Boissonnault announced he will not run in upcoming election Liberal MP Sean Fraser changes mind, will seek re-election | CBC News Trevor Tombe: Duelling tax cuts from the Liberals and Conservatives improve family budgets—but do little for the economy – The Hub Poilievre pledges $14B annual income tax cut, saving average worker $900 a year | CBC News Liberals launch 2025 campaign with middle-class tax cut Poilievre To Cut Income Tax By 15% For The Average Canadian – Conservative Party of Canada NDP announces plan to cut taxes for working and middle-class families, not millionaires and billionaires Greens Propose a $40,000 Tax-Free Income Threshold, Delivering Up to $3,675 in Direct Tax Relief for Millions Liberals No cap gains increase Mark Carney: “My government is cancelling the capital gains tax hike. We’re going to incentivize builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses right here in Canada and create more good-paying jobs. It’s time to build the strongest economy in the G7.” — Bluesky National energy corridor: Carney and premiers have agreed to develop national energy, trade corridor, PM says Liberals release plan to rebuild, reinvest, and rearm the Canadian Armed Forces Liberals to protect Canadian auto workers and stand up against tariffs Mark Carney pitches $2B fund to help auto sector navigate Trump’s tariffs Conservatives Poilievre Will Axe The Tolls For Islanders – Conservative Party of Canada Poilievre To Axe GST On New Homes Under $1.3 Million – Conservative Party of Canada Poilievre Announces ‘Canada First TFSA Top Up’ to Bring Home Investment Lower Taxes, Secure Retirement for Our Seniors – Conservative Party of Canada Pierre Poilievre says he’d support Liberal pharmacare, dental-care programs — but questions remain over who would be covered NDP WORKERS FOR CANADA « Canada’s NDP The NDP will unlock public land to build more homes people can afford CSIS alleges India organized support for Poilievre’s 2022 Conservative leadership bid – The Globe and Mail Canada’s ‘old relationship’ with U.S. ‘is over’ amid Trump tariffs: Carney – National | Globalnews.ca