“As Canadians head to the polls on April 28, here’s a clear breakdown of who’s promising what—on the issues that matter most to you.”
From grocery bills and housing shortages to tariffs and defence, party leaders are laying out their vision for the future. Maple News Wire tracks the latest pledges from Canada’s major political parties across key categories.
Cost of Living
Conservatives
- Keep retirement age at 65
- Allow seniors to earn up to $34,000 tax-free
- Cut income tax by 2.25%
Liberals
- Cut the lowest tax bracket by 1%
- Make EI more accessible post-severance
- Boost the Guaranteed Income Supplement temporarily
NDP
- Cap prices on essentials like infant formula
- Enforce grocery pricing oversight
- Double the Canada Disability Benefit
Greens
- Free post-secondary education
- Guaranteed livable income
- Expanded leave benefits
Housing
Conservatives
- Remove GST on homes under $1.3M
- Sell 6,000 federal buildings for housing
- Incentivize permit reforms
Liberals
- Build 500,000 homes/year
- Launch Build Canada Homes developer agency
- Eliminate GST for first-time homebuyers
NDP
- Build 3 million homes by 2030
- Ban foreign buyers, tax short-term property flips
- Create national rent control
Greens
- Launch public housing construction
- Stop corporate bulk buying of homes
- Enforce affordability covenants
Immigration
Conservatives
- Cap immigration
- Limit temporary foreign workers to rare job gaps
Liberals
- Maintain existing cap of 395,000
- Remain flexible on future adjustments
NDP
- Launch expert panel to review immigration levels
- Equal rights for migrant workers
Greens
- Align immigration with provincial capacity
- Balance integration and sustainability
Jobs & Trade
Conservatives
- Train 350,000 skilled workers
- Launch $3B fund to protect jobs during trade war
Liberals
- $5B Trade Diversification Fund
- Boost union-led training, offer new EI support
- Invest in apprenticeships and college facilities
NDP
- Create 100,000 skilled jobs
- Redirect counter-tariff funds to workers
- Enforce Canadian manufacturing and infrastructure rules
Greens
- Prioritize clean energy employment
- National credentials for skilled workers
- Favor Canadian-made products for public contracts
U.S. Relations
Conservatives
- Renegotiate USMCA
- Push to pause tariffs
- Support energy sector independence
Liberals
- Build ‘All-in-Canada’ manufacturing network
- Create $2B strategic tariff-response fund
- Redefine economic/security ties with the U.S.
NDP
- Ban U.S. firms from Canadian healthcare access
- Block U.S. companies from public procurement
Greens
- Propose NATO-style economic alliance against U.S. pressure
- Suspend U.S. travel and trade agreements
- Deepen ties with EU
Taxes
Conservatives
- Cut income tax and federal sales tax on Canadian-made vehicles
- Crack down on offshore tax havens
- Expand TFSA limits to $12,000
Liberals
- Defer corporate tax payments amid trade war
- Cancel capital gains inclusion hike
NDP
- Increase tax-free income threshold to $19,500
- Cut GST on essentials
- End tax haven treaties
Greens
- No income tax under $40,000
- Close corporate loopholes
- Modernize tax system
Environment
Conservatives
- Scrap carbon tax
- Fast-track permits with “one-and-done” project approval
- Create pre-approved energy corridors
Liberals
- Invest $1B in home energy retrofits
- Expand conservation and green upgrades in Nunavut
NDP
- Free retrofits for 2.3 million homes
- Create 3.3 million energy-efficient dwellings
- Eliminate fossil fuel subsidies
Greens
- End fossil fuel funding
- Enforce pollution caps
- Hold major polluters accountable
Health Care
Conservatives
- Maintain existing dental, pharmacare, and child-care programs
- Fund addiction recovery for 50,000 Canadians
Liberals
- Expand dental care to adults aged 18–64
NDP
- Ban “cash-for-care” clinics
- Create 1,000 new doctor residency spots
Greens
- Increase long-term funding
- Expand home, elder, and reproductive care access
Defence
Conservatives
- Build Arctic base in Iqaluit
- Buy two new polar icebreakers
- Expand Canadian Rangers
Liberals
- Add submarines, expand recruitment and salaries
- Reach 2% NATO spending by 2030
NDP
- Cancel F-35 jet deal
- Build 5,000 military housing units
- Invest in Arctic sovereignty
Greens
- Suspend F-35 program
- Create climate response corps
- Enhance cyber defence and domestic weapon production
Stay tuned with Maple News Wire for the latest on the campaign trail, fact checks, and election-day updates.
