Six candidates are officially on the ballot to become the Conservative Party's next leader. In holding rallies, appearing in media interviews, and preparing for the soon-approaching party debates, each contender has started to trickle out details of their platforms. Here's a snapshot of where the candidates stand on the economy, housing, climate, defence and social issues.
In calling inflation a real problem and campaigning on the stance that “the last thing Canadians need are higher taxes,” Aitchison has pledged to end supply management to help lower grocery bills for families. He has also said Canada needs a federal government that “lowers taxes, unleashes the full economic power of Canada, and gets our budget back on the path to balance.
On climate change, Lewis said she is among the Conservatives who support getting rid of the carbon tax, and in its place, Lewis has suggested she’d implement policies that reduce emissions, incentivize businesses, and “encourage people to recycle.” She wants to make Canada an independent energy “superpower” by getting Canadian oil to tidewater and energy to foreign markets.
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