Below, we've outlined the points in the Liberal party platform that perhaps matter most to Montrealers. From expanding public transit, to constructing affordable housing, to achieving carbon neutrality, here's where the Liberal stand. Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. This is MTL Blog’s Federal Election Platform Series. Over the next few weeks, leading up to the Federal Election on October 21, we’re outlining the platforms of Canada’s major federal political parties, including the Conservative Party, the Green Party, the Liberal Party, and the New Democratic Party. Below, we discuss the Liberal Party platform and where its members stand on issues that matter most to you. We'll be focusing on the specific concerns of Quebecers and Montrealers. The Liberals won big in 2015 with party leader Justin Trudeau forming a majority government. After many years of Conservative leadership, Canadians opted for a Liberal government that promised legal marijuana, feminist mandates, electoral reform, and many other policies that appealed to young people. At first, Trudeau's government had glowing reviews but recently the Liberals have had to play damage control on many scandals including a high-profile Ethic's Commission probe, the authorization of the Trans-Mountain pipeline, and several photos of the Prime Minister wearing blackface. Along with what some claim to be broken promises and lost trust in the Trudeau government, the Liberals are nearly tied with the Conservatives at this point in the election. CBC's poll tracker indicates that the Liberals have a narrow lead of 34.2% compared to the Conservatives' 33.9%. In Quebec, the Liberals maintain a healthy lead above all parties, polling at 37.2%. While many are predicting a Liberal victory, Justin Trudeau will be facing an uphill battle these next few weeks leading up to the election. So, before you go out to vote, here's where the Liberals stand on issues that are important to Montrealer and other residents of Quebec. Immigration View this post on Instagram Last night we kicked off our 2019 town hall tour in Kamloops with some thoughtful questions and conversations about the things that matter most to you. No filter, no pre-screened questions. Get the link to watch in my story. We’re off to Regina for another one tonight! 🇨🇦 Hier soir, nous avons donné le coup d’envoi de notre tournée d’assemblées publiques de 2019 à Kamloops avec des questions et des conversations réfléchies sur les enjeux les plus importants pour vous. Aucun filtre, aucune question choisie à l’avance. Cliquez sur le lien pour la voir dans ma story. Nous partons à Regina pour tenir une autre assemblée ce soir! A post shared by Justin Trudeau (@justinpjtrudeau) on Jan 10, 2019 at 11:52am PST The Liberals have already increased immigration numbers to historic levels and hope to grow that number to 350,000 every year. Though critical of the CAQ's mandate to decrease immigration numbers, Trudeau's Liberals have invested $250 million for Quebec to cover the costs of asylum seekers. They also promise to make the path to citizenship more affordable and continue to work with the United States to improve the Safe Third Country Agreement. In their official platform, the Liberals insist that immigration makes Canada "more diverse and more successful." Economy One year ago today, we reached a deal on NAFTA. The Conservatives wanted Canada to back down, but the Liberal team fought tooth and nail to protect your jobs - just like we always will. pic.twitter.com/SCOVhwFPOP— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 1, 2019 So far, the Liberals have raised taxes for the wealthiest 1% and will continue to invest in what they call a "stronger middle class." The Liberals have promised to cut the costs of cell phone bills by 25%. They will lower the tax of incorporating a small business to 9%. They oppose a single income tax return for the province. Environment View this post on Instagram Today we marched for our planet, for our kids, and for their future. #ClimateAction #ChooseForward 🇨🇦 Aujourd'hui, on a marché pour notre planète, pour nos enfants, et pour leur avenir. #ActionClimatique #ChoisirDAvancer #MarchePourLeClimat A post shared by Justin Trudeau (@justinpjtrudeau) on Sep 27, 2019 at 4:06pm PDT The Liberals will give a 50% tax cut to businesses that invest in green technology. The Liberals promised to plant 2 billion trees and have declared a climate emergency in Canada. A Liberal government would not construct a pipeline in Quebec. Justin Trudeau also recently announced an ambitious plan that would see Canada phase-out all coal power by 2030 and be a net-zero emissions country by 2050. Housing View this post on Instagram Buying your first home is a big – and expensive – step, and we want to help. Click on the link in my bio to find out more about the new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive.🏠 A post shared by Justin Trudeau (@justinpjtrudeau) on Mar 25, 2019 at 7:55am PDT The Liberals initiated the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, which gives people up to 10% toward the purchase price of their first home in the form of a mortgage, according to the CBC. They want to build 100,000 new affordable housing units in the next decade and plan to retrofit 1.5 million homes to run on clean energy. Bill 21 & Quebec Le secret d’une bonne poutine – pour certains, ce sont les frites; pour d’autres, la sauce. D'après-moi, c’est avec qui on la partage, comme les gens que j’ai rencontrés au Festival Western de St-Tite avec @FPChampagne. pic.twitter.com/0qJNxQtXrS— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 15, 2019 Justin Trudeau has been highly critical of Bill 21 but doesn't think that it would be wise for the federal government to get involved. Though, he supports the right of individuals to challenge the law in court. Public Transportation View this post on Instagram Better transit ➡️Shorter commutes ➡️More time with your family & friends. Montrealers have been waiting for the Blue line extension for decades, and our government is making it happen. 🇨🇦 Meilleur transport en commun ➡️Déplacements plus rapides ➡️Plus de temps avec vos proches. Les Montréalais attendaient le prolongement de la ligne bleue depuis des décennies, et notre gouvernement passe à l’action. A post shared by Justin Trudeau (@justinpjtrudeau) on Jul 4, 2019 at 9:21am PDT The government already announced that they would fund the much-needed blue line extension. They will also fund the construction of a tramway in Quebec City. The Liberals will add an additional $3 billion to public transit spending starting in 2023. View this post on Instagram Let’s do this! #ChooseForward 🇨🇦 C’est parti! #ChoisirDAvancer A post shared by Justin Trudeau (@justinpjtrudeau) on Sep 11, 2019 at 8:47pm PDT Stay tuned for more party platforms from MTL Blog! Missed one? Click the links below to check out all the party platforms. Conservative Party PlatformGreen Party PlatformNDP Platform (coming soon!)
