A photo of Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford. The Canadian Press.
Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative Party is on track to win another majority in Ontario. Voters seem to support his focus on economic growth. With election day approaching, the biggest question now is how many people will actually vote.
The major parties released their campaign platforms less than a week before the election. This timing raised eyebrows since early voting had already started. Advance polls opened last Thursday and ran for three days.
Both the NDP and the Liberals presented costly plans to attract voters. The NDP pledged $70 billion over three years, while the Liberals proposed $65 billion over four years. Their priorities include housing, education, and healthcare.
NDP Leader Marit Stiles promised a monthly grocery rebate to help families with food costs. She also proposed a public home-building program to construct 300,000 houses and a school food program.
Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, on the other hand, focused on education and healthcare. Her key promises include building 90 new public schools and ensuring every Ontario resident has access to a family doctor.
One major difference between the two opposition parties is their stance on taxes. The Liberals assured voters they wouldn’t raise taxes. Meanwhile, the NDP proposed higher taxes on wealthier individuals and businesses. Their plan includes increases in income tax, capital gains tax, and the land transfer tax for higher-income brackets.
With election day just around the corner, all three parties are making their final push for votes. However, polls suggest Ford’s Progressive Conservatives remain in a strong position to win another term.
