Election Promise
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Manitoba New Democrats promise $5 million for mature women’s health centreWab Kinew says the NDP would spend $5 million to build a new Mature Women's Centre at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg and will provide $2 million in annual funding.PoliticsSep 14, 2023
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Manitoba NDP would freeze hydro rates for a year if it wins provincial electionAn NDP government would reduce the annual fees that Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro pays the government by $37.5 million, NDP Leader Wab Kinew said Tuesday.PoliticsAug 22, 2023
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Manitoba election: NDP vows to halt gas taxThe tax, which costs drivers 14 cents per litre, would be suspended for between six and 12 months, Kinew said, adding the freeze would remain as long as inflation remains high.PoliticsAug 21, 2023
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Singh touts universal child care, $20 min wage for federally regulated workersJagmeet Singh highlights the party's commitment to $10 universal child care, as well as a $20 minimum wage and 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers.PoliticsSep 6, 2021
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Jagmeet Singh takes aim at billionaires, promises to close corporate tax loopholesThe New Democrats plan several measures, including tougher enforcement at the CRA to enhancing corporate tax transparency and capping stock option gains taxed at a lower rate.PoliticsAug 30, 2021
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O’Toole vows to force bankrupt firms to pay pensions over executive bonusesO'Toole is pledging to give priority to pensioners over companies and most other creditors during bankruptcy or restructuring proceedings.CanadaAug 24, 2021
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Baloney Meter: What’s to become of the Liberal vow to lower debt-to-GDP?The projected path of Canada's debt-to-GDP ratio prompts the questions: Will the Liberals lower the ratio each year and how feasible is it for them to hit the 27-per-cent target by 2019-20?CanadaFeb 27, 2016
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Liberals’ key election vow to change income tax rates passes through HouseThe Liberal government's centrepiece election promise to raise taxes on the biggest income earners while cutting the rate in a lower bracket has passed the House of Commons.PoliticsDec 9, 2015
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How true is it? Deficits for infrastructure investmentThe Federal Liberals are promising billions for infrastructure, saying running a deficit will create economic growth. How true is it?CanadaOct 16, 2015
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