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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2025 · 1H 6M

Still campaigning like it's 2024

from PolitiCoast · host Ian Bushfield, Scott de Lange Boom

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.LinksFederal election campaign begins, with leaders pitching themselves as best option amid trade tensions - The Globe and MailCanada election: Cancelled debate steals the campaign show from taxes and housing | CBCElections CanadaRedrawn ridings could give Conservatives an advantage, say pollstersNepean's Mark Carney surprise further disrupts the local race | CBC NewsFormer B.C. cabinet minister Mike de Jong set to run in federal election as an independent - The Globe and MailRandy Boissonnault announced he will not run in upcoming electionLiberal MP Sean Fraser changes mind, will seek re-election | CBC NewsTrevor Tombe: Duelling tax cuts from the Liberals and Conservatives improve family budgets—but do little for the economy - The HubPoilievre pledges $14B annual income tax cut, saving average worker $900 a year | CBC NewsLiberals launch 2025 campaign with middle-class tax cutPoilievre To Cut Income Tax By 15% For The Average Canadian - Conservative Party of CanadaNDP announces plan to cut taxes for working and middle-class families, not millionaires and billionairesGreens Propose a $40,000 Tax-Free Income Threshold, Delivering Up to $3,675 in Direct Tax Relief for MillionsLiberalsNo 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." — BlueskyNational energy corridor: Carney and premiers have agreed to develop national energy, trade corridor, PM saysLiberals release plan to rebuild, reinvest, and rearm the Canadian Armed ForcesLiberals to protect Canadian auto workers and stand up against tariffsMark Carney pitches $2B fund to help auto sector navigate Trump’s tariffsConservativesPoilievre Will Axe The Tolls For Islanders - Conservative Party of CanadaPoilievre To Axe GST On New Homes Under $1.3 Million - Conservative Party of CanadaPoilievre Announces ‘Canada First TFSA Top Up’ to Bring Home InvestmentLower Taxes, Secure Retirement for Our Seniors - Conservative Party of CanadaPierre Poilievre says he’d support Liberal pharmacare, dental-care programs — but questions remain over who would be coveredNDPWORKERS FOR CANADA « Canada's NDPThe NDP will unlock public land to build more homes people can affordCSIS alleges India organized support for Poilievre’s 2022 Conservative leadership bid - The Globe and MailCanada’s ‘old relationship’ with U.S. ‘is over’ amid Trump tariffs: Carney - National | Globalnews.ca

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The campaign is off to an uninspiring start but I guess we're guaranteed some tax cuts.

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