Federal leaders prepare for two high-stakes debates | CTV National News for April 15, 2025
The leaders of Canada’s major political parties spent Tuesday in the Montreal area, where they will go toe-to-toe later this week in two high-stakes leaders’ debates.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney announced an upskilling benefit for workers in the middle of the careers who need training. It would provide up to $15,000 for employees in priority sectors such as construction and health care.
Meanwhile, Pierre Poilievre promised a Conservative crackdown on financial scams targeting seniors, with increased fines and prison sentences for convicted fraudsters.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh both criticized the Liberals and Conservatives for scrapping a planned increase to the capital gains tax.
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