With only days left in the campaign, the NDP and Liberals released their full election platforms on Friday.
NDP leader Marit Stiles is promising $70 billion in new spending
It also promotes $37 billion in savings through new tax brackets for high-income earners and an increase in the capital gains tax.
“Ontario should be a place full of opportunities. A place where you can look forward to the future, not worry about making it to the end of the month,” says Stiles in a statement.
“As Premier, I will fight against rising costs, freeze taxes, hire doctors, build homes you can afford, and fix local schools. I’ll lead a government that will always be on your side.”
Stiles’ promises include a monthly grocery rebate program, tax freezes for low-and-middle income earners, the recruitment of 3,500 doctors and a universal lunch program in schools.
Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie also released her platform, outlining costs at $65 billion.
“It really focuses on the basics and getting the basics right for Ontarians. The things that matter, the priorities for Ontarians,” says Crombie.
Crombie also commits to implementing no new taxes.
Green Party leader Mike Schreiner took part in a candidates debate in his riding of Guelph before meeting with representatives from several teachers’ unions who are throwing their support behind his education platform.
PC leader Doug Ford was off the campaign trail, making a trip to Washington with Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston as part of continued lobbying efforts to avert new U.S. trade tariffs.
