Economy in the Spotlight on Day One of Federal Election Campaign

Tuesday, 17 August 2021 03:44

By Tami Jeanneret

Party leaders promise pandemic aid, balanced budgets and taxing the rich

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau promising to continue pandemic aid for businesses and some individuals.

Conservative leader Erin O'Toole says Canadians should cast their ballot for the party they trust to get the pandemic ravaged economy back on track.

O'Toole also unveiling a plan to balance the federal budget in 10 years.

NDP Chief Jagmeet Singh repeated his pledge to tax the ultra rich to help pay for his party's campaign promises.

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