What Happened to Poverty as an Election Issue

As Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre vie for votes, their promises to cut taxes for the middle class seem tailored to quell the anxieties of a middle class whose financial security is no longer a given. But the relief these pledges offer is not only momentary; it could further tatter the remains of our social safety net. Ximena González reports. Ximena is a freelance writer and editor based in Calgary. Published April 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/21/What-Happened-Poverty-Election-Issue/