Mulcair scales back corporate tax hike

Mulcair had in mind a statement from Quebec Conservative incumbent Denis Lebel, who accused the NDP leader of being “an impostor without principles”.

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair speaks to supporters during a federal election campaign stop in Saint Jerome, Que., on Saturday, August 22, 2015.

The Liberals say they will invest $25 million to expand access to the Permanent Impairment Allowance, which is given to the most seriously wounded and has been the subject of criticism by the veterans ombudsman, who has said eligibility criteria was too strict.

Allen said his party sets no limits on the quantity of fossil fuel extractions. None of those projects have gotten off the drawing board.”.

“Of course we will, ” he replied.

The NDP under Mulcair is promising a national cap-and-trade program aimed at meeting Canadas commitments on reducing GHGs by toughening environmental reviews for pipelines to ensure they are in line with those obligations.

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair is using the anniversary of his predecessor’s death to promise he’ll run a positive campaign despite attacks from his rivals.

But the party has been vague on whether those goals will leave room for rising oil sands production. The NDP is consistently against the development of our resources and our economy.”.

“The outcome of the election is going to come down to a handful of Conservative swing ridings, so we’re trying to build blocks of voters to vote together to defeat the Conservatives“, said Amara Possian, election campaign manager with Leadnow, an advocacy organization calling for action on climate change, democracy and the economy. Larsen was formerly the leader of the B.C. Marijuana Party.

The average rate under Stephen Harper’s government is 17.5 per cent. If Mulcair really intends to stay “far below” that, he’s looking at something like a one percentage point increase – maybe two, if one stretches the definition of “far below”.

Trudeau seized the chance to paint himself as the leader who is most concerned about Albertas interests.

In a clear effort to burnish the party’s economic credentials, other candidates from across the country – many with impressive resumes – joined an event in the greater Toronto area, which is turning into a key battleground for the three major parties.

British Columbia: The last of the Big Three is B.C.’s Lower Mainland.