Vaughan , Ontario— With just six days to go before Canadians head to the polls, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has released his party’s fully costed election platform, outlining more than $31 billion in projected deficits this year alongside sweeping promises to slash government spending and ramp up economic growth.
The platform lays out $23 billion in spending cuts over the next four years, largely through reductions in bureaucracy, consultants, and foreign aid. Poilievre claims the plan will reduce what he calls the “Liberal deficit by 70 per cent,” and unlock “half a trillion dollars of extra economic growth” by removing regulatory barriers and boosting homebuilding and resource development.
“We will axe waste, stop sending money to dictators and terrorists, and build a Canada that works for the people who do the work,” Poilievre said during the announcement.
Among the platform’s major revenue-generating measures is a $20 billion gain from counter-tariffs on U.S. imports and the elimination of key federal climate initiatives, including clean electricity regulations and the carbon tax on both industry and residents.
Housing and Tax Reforms
The platform doubles down on the Conservatives’ housing agenda, including a new commitment to build 2.3 million homes across the country. This follows an earlier promise to remove the GST on new home purchases under $1.3 million.
Poilievre also announced that, under his government, Canadians who invest in Canadian companies will be allowed to contribute an additional $5,000 annually to their Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), a move aimed at boosting domestic investment.
Defence and Crime Measures
The platform commits billions in new defence spending, including the construction of three new Arctic military bases and the acquisition of surveillance aircraft. In tackling crime and addiction, the Conservatives are pledging to fund drug treatment programs for 50,000 people, while also committing to cutting $10 billion in federal consulting services.
With Canadians heading to the polls on April 28, the Conservative platform sets a stark contrast to the Liberal government’s approach, emphasizing austerity, resource development, and a reshaping of federal priorities.
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