Canada federal election Sept. 25
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Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe speaks to mayors of the Federation Quebecois des Municipalites at a luncheon in Quebec City. (Jacques Boissinot/Canadian Press)
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We've updated our ever-growing list of candidates who have found themselves in trouble this campaign:
List of candidates, party officials who have made headlines for various gaffes
Here is a list of candidates and party officials who have made headlines during the federal election campaign because of various gaffes. -
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On a question about pot, #Jason Kenney weaves in statement about prostitution, that Justin Trudeau wants Canadians to accept "brothels"2:36 PM - 25 Sep 2015
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Fairly small turnout for today's Conservative announcement in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec. #elxn42 http://t.co/MaE0Y9JXmR
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From CBC's Catherine Cullen:
The Conservatives say if re-elected they would introduce legislation to stop any future government from ever raising taxes.
Speaking in Rivière-du-Loup, Que., Stephen Harper revealed his plans for what he calls a "tax lock" - a law to prevent increases to federal income tax, sales tax and what he calls "discretionary pay roll taxes", such as Employment Insurance premiums.
Any value of such legislation would be highly symbolic since it would carry no consequences for raising taxes, though Conservatives say it would have to have to be repealed by the government who wants to raise taxes.
It's intended to contrast the Conservatives and their rivals. The NDP, for instance, have proposed an increase to corporate taxes and the Liberals have called for an increase in taxes for the wealthiest Canadians to finance tax cuts to the middle class. -
See that blue box behind Harper with the words "Tax Hikes" in it? Keep an eye on that. #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPxFP2EVAAAByr4.jpg
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Harper announces plans for "tax lock" legislation that would require future governments not to raise taxes. #elxn422:58 PM - 25 Sep 2015
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Taxes in this case mean income tax, sales tax and "discretionary payroll taxes" like employment insurance premiums. #elxn423:00 PM - 25 Sep 2015
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While the news release seems to suggest "tax lock" would apply for 4 years, Conservatives say it would apply to all future gov'ts. #elxn423:01 PM - 25 Sep 2015
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Unless it's a constitutional amendment clause 1 of any new tax measure could override it. Just meaningless posturing. -
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Harper: tax lock legislation is a way to enshrine our commitment to not raise rates. Other parties will break it. #elxn423:07 PM - 25 Sep 2015
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3/5 questions to Harper today on his statements about military contract w/Saudi Arabia & human rights. #elxn423:14 PM - 25 Sep 2015- Reply
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#StephenHarper defends $15B #SaudiArabia arms deal despite human rights record. Says Cdn workers would suffer if contract cancelled. #elxn423:16 PM - 25 Sep 2015
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- Canadian Press
The federal government's fiscal surplus rose in July, as rising tax revenue grew at a faster pace than spending.
The Finance Department says the surplus totalled $150 million.
Ottawa's surplus after four months of the current financial year was $5.16 billion. - Canadian Press
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When they see someone who may or may not be representing them say these sort of things, whether they agree or not, it'll motivate them to vote, whether it's left or right.
Satirical Montreal website digging up candidates' online gaffes
The Montreal-based satirical website The True North Times is digging up controversial social media messages once posted by federal candidates. -
The #NDP's Tom Mulcair will be coming to #Nunavut #Iqaluit on Tuesday #NUpoli #cdnpoli #elxn42 #CBCNorth http://t.co/Cl7YId4mAm
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I think it's a waste of time to have Trudeau and Mulcair at each other all the time, but until we change our voting system, that's the nature of their strategy.
Elizabeth May talks environment, democracy and 'the eye roll' on Daybreak
"If we increase voter turnout, we can stop fussing about this notion of splitting the vote," Elizabeth May tells CBC Montreal Daybreak host Mike Finnerty. -
A post to our Facebook page and a sampling of comments:
Liberals would double the number of applications for parents and grandparents to 10,000 per year.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-election-2015-trudeau-immigration-reform-1.3243302
CBC Newsvia Facebook at 3:00 PMFamily reunification immigration is probably one of the worst kinds. The immigration of senior parents doesn't contribute much to the tax base, and they generally stay at home and babysit their grandchildren in exchange for a home and maybe an allowance. Shouldn't the focus of our immigration be on young skilled people as boomers take retirement? Is OAS available for seniors that have never worked in this country?
Maureen Carlvia Facebook at 3:10 PMToo much focus on immigrants and not enough focus on those who are low income earners and those in poverty. Plenty of talk about people who are middle class (making 120,000). What about the little people who are struggling to keep the power on, keep the gas on, keep the water on and keep food on the table, and a roof over there head. What about them or the little to far and few decent job opportunities out there but mostly minimum wage part time and temporary jobs to be had. What is being done for them? Enough with helping out immigrants if we are failing at helping our own...
Elliott Craggsvia Facebook at 3:05 PMJustin time for them too....Family is important to EVERYONE!
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Conservative Leader Stephen Harper closes the door on a safe containing "Tax hikes" during a photo opportunity in Riviere du Loup, Que. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press) -
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau disembarks from the campaign plane in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press) -
Quebec panel member:Best offence: Duceppe/Best defence: Harper/Best sport: May/Best dressed: Trudeau/Best in show: Mulcair #debatdeschef #elxn4210:32 PM - 24 Sep 2015
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French-language leaders debate: Quebec panel tallies score
There was a feisty face-off for the five federal leaders in last night's French-language debate. And in an election where every vote counts, their ability to win or lose in Quebec could make all the difference for the country at large. We parse their performances, with our panel of political watchers. -
All three of the top Google questions last night involved the niqab.
'What is a niqab?' Canada's top Google query during French-language leaders' debate
As five political leaders faced off last night in the French-language debate, many Canadians took to Google to help enrich their understanding of the issues at hand. -
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Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has penned an open letter to public servants as his party and the New Democrats fight to woo federal government workers in target ridings such as Ottawa Centre.
The Grits are trying to capitalize on the public, and often nasty, battle between the bureaucracy and the federal Conservatives.
The strained relationship has been the focus of attacks launched by public sector unions during the course of the campaign.
In July alone, the Public Service Alliance of Canada announced it would spend $2.7 million on a pre-election ad blitz to take aim at what it called "reckless Conservative cuts" to government departments.
The union also launched a Charter challenge against Bill C-59. It claims the legislation gives the government power to amend provisions in federal government employee contracts withoutnegotiations.
In his letter made public on Friday, Trudeau vowed to bargain in good faith with public sector unions and work in partnership.
"Respect and trust for our public servants by the federal government has never been so low," the letter states. "I want to take this opportunity to assure you that I have a fundamentally different view than Stephen Harper of our public service." - Canadian Press
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Here are some of the highlights from the day's announcements so far today on the campaign trail:#StephenHarper defends $15B #SaudiArabia arms deal despite human rights record. Says Cdn workers would suffer if contract cancelled. #elxn423:16 PM - 25 Sep 2015
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#StephenHarper says #Conservatives would introduce 'tax lock' legislation. Would prohibit gov't from raising taxes for 4 years. #cdnelxn2:51 PM - 25 Sep 2015- Reply
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#JustinTrudeau on immigration: Would double number of family reunification applicants to 10K, grant immediate residency to spouses. #elxn4210:19 AM - 25 Sep 2015- Reply
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#Liberal immigration plan would nearly double budget for family claim processing, cut wait times, make easier for siblings to apply. #elxn4210:25 AM - 25 Sep 2015- Reply
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#Mulcair faces more #niqab questions, repeats opposition to ban: "Let's not go after oppressed person, let's go after oppressor." #elxn4211:16 AM - 25 Sep 2015- Reply
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#NDP leader #Mulcair says #Harper trying to turn #niqab into "weapon of mass distraction" to avoid economic, leadership questions. #elxn4211:18 AM - 25 Sep 2015- Reply
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When you make a commitment there is a cost to breaking that commitment that's very high. I could cite a former president of the United States around that.
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- B.C. marijuana dispensary offers free Snoop Dogg concert and pot as voting incentives read 242
A posting to our Facebook page and a couple of the comments beneath.
"We're about giving people the freedom of choice because we believe that's the essence of democracy."
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/snoop-dogg-concert-free-pot-offered-as-voting-incentives-1.3243172
CBC Newsvia Facebook at 12:30 PMif the concert tix were for an at least halfway decent musician, this might be worth it. :p
Kris Bakerman Moffattvia Facebook at 12:32 PMAwesome. Too bad I go to a different dispensary.
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Over 500 medical students are calling on Mr. Harper's Conservatives to take further action on Syrian refugees http://t.co/eG0WbfegMe #elxn424:17 PM - 25 Sep 2015
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Kenney and Trudeau disagree about the benefits of the Conservatives' so-called super visa.
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Some will note that this legislation can simply be overturned by a future government, but from where we sit, if it raises the 'pain' level for a politician who wants to do that, that's a good thing. - Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Stephen Harper promises 'tax lock' law
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper promised to introduce "tax lock" legislation during a campaign stop in Rivière-du-Loup, Que. He said the law would bar tax hikes for four years. -
Here's a sampling of what the parties' official accounts have been saying on Twitter:THE CHOICE: @pmharper will let you spend/save your money vs. other 2 who will raise your taxes/ run deficits #elxn42 http://t.co/n6ZQiBTFUt
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The #NDP will ensure Canada’s forestry sector remains innovative and competitive. #Ready4Change http://t.co/fl3ywcov1S
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At the debate last night, I presented the only real plan to create jobs for the middle-class and grow the economy. http://t.co/GiihHYedYG
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À Québec aujourd'hui. Je suis toujours heureux de discuter avec les jeunes, ils sont notre avenir #Elxn42 http://t.co/ujigsSCWNv
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The guys had another shouting match, while @ElizabethMay did her thing: raising important issues in a sensible way. http://t.co/l5EtNjH5NH
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NDP Leader Tom Mulcair waves to supporters in Quebec City. Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press -
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