Liberals will soon pick the next prime minister. Here's what candidates are promising
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In just under a month, Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada's next prime minister. At least until the next election.
Candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 9 are starting to flesh out their visions for the country.
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Former central banker Mark Carney has spent the first half of the race fanning across the country, promising to bring a centrist focus on the economy if he's successful in replacing Trudeau.
Since launching his campaign, Carney — who has amassed the most caucus support — has dropped hints about the policies he'd bring in. But so far they have mostly been void of specifics.
During a news conference last week, the former Bank of Canada governor said he'd cut middle-class taxes, scrap the Trudeau government's capital gains tax increase, up defence spending to hit the NATO target by 2030 and "boost" the incomes of young Canadians.
He also said a Carney-led government would cut the red tape on building projects and address provincial trade barriers.
On Thursday, the former Bank of Canada governor suggested he'd get new homes built and lower building costs, "by including steps to promote innovation and increase productivity in the construction industry."
How all those new programs would work is still unclear. Carney's campaign has so far provided few details, including how much they'd cost.
Earlier this week, Carney was asked why he hasn't released more concrete policy details. Carney rejected the premise of the question.
"I've spent a substantial portion of my life in policy," he said.
"What I'm saying out here in ways that Canadians can understand and relate to their day-to-day life is all backed up by detailed policies. [There's a] time and place to reveal all of that."
Hi website currently has just one policy heading: climate.
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