In Trump era, Grits need a bigger gambit than ‘small potato’ temporary tax cuts to woo voters, says pollster

Strategists say voters are looking to Liberal leadership candidates for truly transformational policies to make the economy work for them, not temporary tweaks to their taxes.

Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, left, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, and Ruby Dhalla will debate their policy proposals and vision for the party on Feb. 24 and 25. The Hill Times photographs Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, and handout photograph

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BY STUART BENSON

February 18, 2025

Liberal leadership hopefuls must offer more than the "small potatoes" of temporary tax reductions when they unveil their affordability platforms, says pollster Nik Nanos. Voters are looking for truly transformational economic policies, and Canadians’ concerns are evolving ...

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