Canada Votes 2015
Party Positions on Key Issues
If you're not one of the 3.6 million Canadians who voted in the advance polls, you may still be wondering who to vote for.
We've compiled a list of quick facts on key issues as well as information on where the parties stand, compiled by other groups and organizations, to help you make up your mind.
We’ve also included a link to all the party platforms, and important information on how to vote and your rights when you get to the polls.
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Poverty Reduction
QuickFacts:
What the Parties Say:
- Canadian Association of Community Health Centres’ issues report card
- Canadian Association of Social Workers' report card
Child Poverty
QuickFacts:
- 1.3 million Canadian children are living in poverty
- 4 in 10 Indigenous children live in poverty
- First Nations child welfare agencies receive 22% less than provincial agencies
- Click here for more info from Campaign 2000
What the Parties Say:
- Campaign 2000's child poverty report card
- Coverage on the parties’ positions in The Tyee
Employment Insurance
QuickFacts:
What the Parties Say:
Housing
QuickFacts:
- 1 in 8 Canadian households live in unaffordable or crowded housing or housing that’s in disrepair
- 235,000 Canadians experience visible homelessness
- 50,000 are considered "hidden homeless”
- 1/5 of Canadians who are homeless are youth between 16-25
- Click here for more info from Raising the Roof
What the Parties Say:
Childcare
QuickFacts:
What the Parties Say:
Pharmacare
QuickFacts:
- Canada is the only country with a universal health care system that doesn’t include coverage for prescription drugs
- One-third of working Canadians do not receive employer-provided health benefits
- Women, young people, people paid low wages, and those who work part-time are less likely to have coverage – which has a particular impact on people from racialized communities
- Click here for more information from the Wellesley Institute
What the Parties Say:
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
QuickFacts:
What the Parties Say:
Tax Fairness
QuickFacts:
What the Parties Say:
In their own words
What the Parties Say:
Important Information on How to Vote
Your Voting Rights:
Income Security Advocacy Centre
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