No knockout punches thrown on campaign trail yet, but keep an eye on childcare

The contrasting child care plans promised by the Liberals and Conservatives could be the wedge issue that shapes the outcome of this election.

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole revealed his party's election platform last week, including a plan to scrap the Liberal government's daycare funding agreements, and replace them with tax credits for Canadians families with children. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

August 23, 2021

Many punches were thrown in the first week of the campaign. Few landed. From vaccines to abortions, the two main leaders sparred on the wedge issues that could shape the campaign. But the one issue that could be decisive got no attention whatsoever. Conservative leader Erin O’Toole unveiled his ...

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