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What’s your issue? Taxes, climate change, health care top leaders’ campaign pitches this election

The Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, and Greens collectively spotlighted tax offers on 17 of 31 days of the campaign, climate change on 15 days, and health care on 11.

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT
October 16, 2019

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What’s your issue? Taxes, climate change, health care top leaders’ campaign pitches this election

The Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, and Greens collectively spotlighted tax offers on 17 of 31 days of the campaign, climate change on 15 days, and health care on 11.

Plan tackling gender-based violence needs funding renewed, say advocates amid concerns over budget cuts

Feds mum on timing of crucial North American trade pact meeting anticipated to ‘set the stage’ for 2026 review

Canada’s Syrian embassy to remain empty for ‘immediate term’ as more countries restart missions

Late report on 2024 finances ‘so outdated it’s useless,’ says Democracy Watch as most major parties ask for more time

New Leaf Liberals want to root out Ontario Liberal shortcomings, not back a particular leader, says co-founder

Global Affairs Canada misconduct complaints have more than doubled since 2023

Global Affairs Canada misconduct complaints have more than doubled since 2023

PSPC sparks backlash as it eyes shift to ‘lowest-bid’ approach to Hill freelance interpretation assignments

Tighter registration threshold for lobbying means more transparency, but also more administrative work for businesses in challenging times, say lobbyists

Steel industry players say retaliatory tariffs for Canadian steel need ‘real teeth’ as lobbying efforts heat up

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What’s your issue? Taxes, climate change, health care top leaders’ campaign pitches this election

The Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, and Greens collectively spotlighted tax offers on 17 of 31 days of the campaign, climate change on 15 days, and health care on 11.

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