Canada federal election Sept. 14
CBC News will bring you the latest news from the campaign trail in our live blog every weekday from now until election day, Oct. 19.
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Small group of protestors gather outside of Harper event in Kamloops #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO4D-xpUEAAEB3n.jpg
by Hannah Thibedeau via twitter 9/14/2015 4:08:07 PM -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?The issue that leaders are avoiding is the ridiculous growing cost of post secondary education and what will be done about student debt.
Justinat 10:20 AM -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
As a research scientist, I'd really like to hear more about the leaders' views on funding for science (federal grants, jobs), muzzling of government scientist and the shut down of world-class research facilities. Embarrassed by questions from international colleagues about 'what happened to science in Canada?'.
GUMat 11:58 AM -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
palejade writes:
"ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION" -
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What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
Raymond Berry writes:
Most neglected subject - immigration reform and our aging population. Who will pay into CPP once all the boomers retire? -
As we wait for Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, here's a summary of NDP Leader Tom Mulcair's announcement earlier this morning, from the CBC's Evan Dyer:
Tom Mulcair is promising to spend half a billion dollars over his first mandate to improve Canadians' access to family doctors and family clinics.
The $300 million would pay to build or expand 200 clinics. The remaining $200 million would be given to the provinces to allow them to pay recruitment grants to doctors, nurse practitioners and other health care providers to attract them to regions lacking in services.
The NDP says the measure is aimed at hiring 7,000 health-care providers. Provinces would administer the recruitment grants, which would range from $15,000 to $50,000 per individual, as they see fit.
Mulcair made the announcement at the Mid-Main medical and dental clinic in the riding of Vancouver-Kingsway. It's Mulcair's first event in NDP-held territory since arriving in the province. Don Davies won the seat in 2008 and held it with just over half the total vote in 2011.
Both of Mulcair's events in Vancouver yesterday were forays into Liberal-held territory. He announced a plan to expand homecare for seniors in the Vancouver Quadra riding of Joyce Murray, followed up by a large outdoor rally on the waterfront in the Vancouver Centre riding held by Hedy Fry.
The New Democrats say that rally was their biggest yet in the campaign. -
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As Conservative Leader Stephen Harper is about to get underway, here is our coverage of the events earlier today with NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.
Tom Mulcair promises $500M to boost access to health care
The NDP unveiled its plan to connect more people with health care workers Monday, committing half a billion dollars to build and expand clinics and hire thousands of new health care providers.
Justin Trudeau courts seniors with pension pledge
​Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau pledged more help for Canadian seniors today with a promise to bolster the Canada Pension Plan and increase incomes for low-income seniors. -
Harper event in Kamloops #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO4LhirUYAAfnp6.jpg
by Hannah Thibedeau via twitter 9/14/2015 4:42:59 PM -
The Harper event is now underway -- the first chance for the Conservative leader to speak since it was announced the government posted a $1.9-billion surplus in the 2014-15 fiscal year.
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Harper boasts about the surplus, but warns we still live in a world of economic uncertainty.
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Harper touts "dept of finance figures show Cda returned to a balanced budget a year earlier than planned " #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO4OYz-UEAI8dyR.jpg
by Hannah Thibedeau via twitter 9/14/2015 4:55:15 PM -
Harper is again focusing almost solely on the economy #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO4PWZVVAAAkHdy.jpg
by Hannah Thibedeau via twitter 9/14/2015 5:00:27 PM -
Harper taking questions now #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO4QraxVAAAHiqL.jpg
by Hannah Thibedeau via twitter 9/14/2015 5:04:51 PM -
Harper says there is "very strong upward momentum in the Cdn economy right now" #elxn422:05 PM - 14 Sep 2015
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Harper: the Cdn economy, overall is growing, we have been and will be in surplus for 2 years #elxn422:06 PM - 14 Sep 2015
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Harper says all figures going forward ...there is zero to little risk that there won't be a surplus #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO4SLCxUEAAq3xu.jpg
by Hannah Thibedeau via twitter 9/14/2015 5:10:53 PM -
48 ppl lost job at company where Harper is holding presser...asked how he'll comfort remaining workers ? #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO4S6wQUsAAwrPJ.jpg
by Hannah Thibedeau via twitter 9/14/2015 5:14:04 PM -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
the most neglected topic is that you can vote early at an elections Canada office until October 13
fredat 2:03 PM -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
Agriculture. We can live without post-secondary education, we can live without high-tech health care. But we cannot live without food.
Janetat 1:31 PM -
Elections Canada is advertising the #elxn42 hashtag on Twitter (h/t @le_frick ) #cdnpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO4W5EGWwAAO5N-.png
by Michael Bolen via twitter 9/14/2015 5:33:12 PM -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
Most neglected topic so far? Legal Aid. The Canadian Bar Association recently released an "Election Engagement Kit" highlighting Canada's shortfalls in this area: www.cba.org
Dunklerat 1:24 PM -
There are these deep anxieties in Canada, in the United States, about changing demographics, changing populations, people who are different. And the question is: how are political leaders dealing with those anxieties?
CBC News 9/14/2015 6:15:00 PM3:15 PM
What do voters hear in Conservatives' message on refugees?
Often times when a politician is speaking, you need to read between the lines to find what they are really saying. That's often most important when the topic is race or religion. -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
Privacy and online surveillance aren't being discussed enough, probably because no party with a chance at governing wants to draw any attention to an issue they want to quietly legislate on without drawing attention to the reduced freedoms and compromises to personal privacy.
Negeat 1:21 PM -
From CBC's Evan Dyer:
The NDP campaign in B.C. has so far visited 14 ridings:- 9 Conservative
- 2 NDP
- 3 Liberal
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What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
The health of the civil service. With increasing workloads and decreasing staff and morale the ability of the civil service to serve the public may be compromised.
Norbertat 1:16 PM -
Do like us and vote for Bernier — Maxime Bernier! Our deputy!
Conservative candidate Maxime Bernier releases retro campaign jingle
"Do like us and vote for Bernier — Maxime Bernier!" goes the song for the Conservative candidate in Quebec's Beauce riding. -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
Three of 4 national parties support electoral reform and yet there has been no discussion of our antiquated electoral system, which repeatedly has elected false majority governments who represent far less than half of those who voted and less than a quarter of registered voters. We're long past due to bring in proportional representation and end the winner-take-all system.
Mark Jeffersat 1:15 PM -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
The most neglected topic of the campaign is geopolitics & foreign affairs.
We are spending billions on the army: Does it have the right mission?
Should we bring back all of the troops and use them internally including major repairs and protection program?
Why is Harper wrongly demonizing Putin & falsely accusing Russia like the Americans. What is the ROOT cause of the numerous refugee crisis?
What role should Canada play as peacemaker?
CorailIVat 12:54 PM -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
I am horrified by the fact that no one has talked about a guaranteed anual income - this is more than short sighted. This is a virtual crime imo.
Harry Websterat 12:53 PM -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?
Seshaat420 writes:
Cannabis, Hemp and Tobacco regulations. Fractional Reserve Banking. The War in Syria. Hydraulic Fracturing. Renewable Energy. Peak Oil & Pollution. What about the 599 additives in cigarettes? Paedophilia, Homophobia, Transphobic, Racism, School curriculums, organic certification, GMOs, Junk food, Pharmaceutical Insurance fraud. The list goes on we simply cannot accept a government that refuses to see any problem with our current laws & corporate lobbyism in Canada. -
Here are some highlights from today's appearances of the party leaders so far:#StephenHarper touts #Conservative economic record after $1.9B surplus posted. Exhorts voters to stay the course. #elxn42 #cdnecon #cdnpoli1:59 PM - 14 Sep 2015
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#StephenHarper: Surplus shows 'zero-to-little risk' of deficit this yr, despite #oil prices. Touts economic stewardship. #elxn42 #cdnecon2:16 PM - 14 Sep 2015- Reply
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1/2 #NDP health care pledge includes funding to recruit, train 7,000 doctors, nurses, health care professionals. #elxn42 #cdnpoli12:18 PM - 14 Sep 2015- Reply
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2/2 #NDP $500M health care pledge would also build or expand 200 new medical clinics over 4 years. #elxn42 #cdnpoli12:21 PM - 14 Sep 2015- Reply
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#Trudeau brushes off news of $1.9B surplus for 2014-15, says #Harper has "put us into deficit right now." #elxn4210:19 AM - 14 Sep 2015- Reply
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#JustinTrudeau says #NDP will have to put off promises to balance budget, says Cdns need help now after 10 years of #StephenHarper. #elxn4210:26 AM - 14 Sep 2015- Reply
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It was a political goal that actually has helped us slide into the recession that Canada is the only G7 country in right now.
$1.9B surplus pushes economy back to top of election agenda
The Conservative election campaign was buoyed by news today that the government posted a nearly $2-billion surplus for the last fiscal year, but opponents say that was done by squeezing vital services for seniors and veterans. -
What has been the most neglected topic of the campaign so far?To sum up our comments to the live blog (and taking only the first answer of people who listed multiple topics), the most neglected topics in the campaign so far are:
- Agriculture
- Civil service (x2)
- Early voting
- Education
- Electoral reform
- Environment/Climate change (x2)
- Geopolitics
- Guaranteed annual income
- Immigration
- Legal aid
- Privacy/online surveillance
- Science funding
But other than that the campaign has everything covered.
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BREAKING:
The NDP has made its second health-care announcement of the day.
An NDP government will work with the provinces to establish a national Alzheimer's and dementia strategy. -
The NDP says it's Alzheimer's and dementia strategy will:
- Support screening and early diagnosis initiatives
- Improve information, resources and supports for newly diagnosed patients and their families
- Develop guidelines and best practices for dementia care based on person-centred dignified care
- Boost research funding into Alzheimer's and dementia and ensure research funders are working together to co-ordinate their efforts.
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Our final proposal allows debate participants to speak in either official language when they want, and for as long as they want, throughout the debate.
Munk debate on foreign policy will be fully bilingual, organizers say
Organizers of the Munk Debate on Foreign Policy say that the three invited leaders will be able to speak in either French or English during the proceedings, after Liberals and NDP raise concerns about the format. -
This analysis by comedian Steve Patterson of Peter Mansbridge's interviews with the four main federal party leaders is both astute and amusing, and contains each of the interviews in full.
Peter Mansbridge and the leaders' fields of dreams
Comedian Steve Patterson watches and reviews Peter Mansbridge's interviews with the four main federal party leaders on CBC's The National so you don't have to (well, you still should). Here's what he found. -
- Canadian Press
From CP's Murray Brewster:
Despite the uproar over the Conservative government's new election law, the country's chief electoral officer said Monday he's confident those who want to vote on Oct. 19 will get a chance to do so.
Marc Mayrand said his agency is going to great lengths to inform people, particularly online and in aboriginal communities.
New, legislative requirements for identification should not cause problems, as long as voters prepare themselves, he said.
"I think we'll see a good election," he said. "We have taken various measures to ensure no one is denied the right to vote."
Mayrand downplayed opposition party warnings, which resounded during the divisive debate over Bill C-24, that thousands will be unable to vote because of the new rules.
However, he placed the burden of exercising democratic rights on the shoulders of electors.
"If anybody is turned away from the polls, or anybody stays home because of concerns, I think there should be no concerns there," he said. "I think there is a way [to vote]. If you're concerned about your ability to establish your ID and address, please contact us." - Canadian Press
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It's all about a pretty girl.
Bruce Carson pleads not guilty as influence peddling trial begins
A former top aide to Prime Minister Stephen Harper stood to benefit from his alleged involvement in attempting to persuade the government to buy water purification systems from the company employing his girlfriend, a court heard Monday. -
YouTube interviewer Nardwuar has now landed talks with two of the main party leaders: first it was Justin Trudeau, and now NDP Leader Tom Mulcair. Both interviews are below.
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Now updated with the NDP's announcement about Alzheimer's and dementia:
For a lot of voters, health care will be a defining issue in this election.
Tom Mulcair makes multiple pledges to improve health care
The NDP continued its push on health-care issues Monday, announcing that a New Democratic government would commit tens of millions to improving access to providers and developing a national Alzheimer's and dementia strategy. -
Some terrific photos from The Canadian Press today:
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau juggles bocce balls during a campaign stop in Fred Hamilton Park in Toronto on Monday. Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair makes a campaign stop at Mid-Main Community Health Centre in Vancouver on Monday. Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper delivers a speech in Kamloops, B.C., Monday. Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press -
Tom Mulcair unveiled a plank of the NDP's health-care platform earlier today. WATCH:
