Liberal platform raises Conservative eyebrows
Time Minister Paul Martin unveiled a 27 billion election platform focusing on health care a national day care program more troops wind power hi tech research and other initiatives. The plan calls for 5 000 more troops for the Canadian Forces 3 000 to the reserves and 250 000 new day care spaces by 2009. Bill Cocks Liberal candidate for Medicine Hat praised the plan while Conservative MP Monte Solberg criticized it saying Liberals promise day care again.
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Martin Harper tax plan clash shapes Canada election
Prime Minister Martin pitches a $27 billion social agenda centered on health care day care and energy while Conservative Leader Harper counters with a $37 billion middle class tax cut aimed at winning back voters. A Hamilton Guelph flare up over abortion and gay rights underscored the race as Harper pledges free votes on private bills and a broad tax relief package.
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Harper signals free votes on abortion amid campaign clash
Stephen Harper said he would allow free votes on private member abortion bills, tying any direct election commitments to party policy. A gay rights activist was assaulted in Guelph as protesters challenged Harper on same sex rights, while Prime Minister Martin warned against overriding the Charter to protect abortion rules.
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Voters to text message candidates in Canada’s youth outreach
Ottawa reports four federal leaders will answer questions from young voters via text on Friday. Up to 5,000 participants are expected in a first of its kind event run by the Dominion Institute and the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association.
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