A Real Plan for the Middle Class

Let’s put Canadians’ health and safety first. Let’s build more homes for the middle class and put a stop to profiteering and unfair speculation. Let’s support women and families and give every child the best possible start with $10 a day child care. Let’s fight climate change and leave a safe and healthy environment for our children and grandchildren. Let’s keep moving forward on real reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Let’s come together to fight systemic racism. Let’s find the real solutions to the real problems we face. Let’s build a better future that gives everyone a real and fair chance at success.

We can’t afford to move backward. Not in the fight against COVID-19 or the climate crisis. Not on health care or child care. Not for seniors, workers, or families.

This is our moment to decide where our country goes from here. This is our time to choose. And this platform is our path ahead for generations to come.

Forward or backward. This is our choice. We believe in moving forward. For everyone.

Top Priorities

Our Platform

  • Finishing the Fight Against COVID-19

    A Vaccine Strategy to Save Lives

    Vaccination is our best line of defence against COVID-19 and variants of concern. It not only protects those who are vaccinated but protects those who can’t get vaccinated, like young children. That is why the Liberal government worked tirelessly to secure enough doses for every Canadian citizen, securing our supply well in advance of our initial target. And it is why we support provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities in rolling out one of the most successful vaccination campaigns in the world.

    A Health Care System, For Everyone

    Canadians are proud to have a public health care system that is a model to the world. That didn’t happen by accident. It is the result of Canadians’ belief that we take care of each other. Accessible, well-funded public health care is a cornerstone of equality in Canada. And it has been invaluable as we have fought the pandemic. We cannot take our public health care system for granted.

    Mental Health Care, for Everyone

    In a typical year, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness or addiction problem. And we know that over the last 18 months, nearly half of Canadians reported that their mental health worsened during the pandemic. Mental health is health. This is why we have made mental health a priority.

    Safer, Better Long-term Care

    To build a better future for seniors and ensure tragedies like this never happen again, we need to make sure the conditions of work reflect the care standards our seniors deserve. That’s why we will work with provinces and territories, respecting their jurisdiction, to support seniors with an investment of $9 billion over 5 years to support safer conditions for seniors and improved wages and working conditions for personal support workers.

    Protecting Public Health

    Throughout the pandemic, we have put public health first. Canadians have adjusted every step of the way, and together we have found new and better ways to fight this virus. We recognize that, when this passes, we have a responsibility to review the federal response to COVID-19 and ensure that the lessons we have learned underpin our pandemic preparedness in the future. But there are things we can do now to keep Canadians safe as we finish the fight.

    Helping Teachers and School Kids

    This year has underscored just how important our schools and educators are. They make sure our children are engaged and thriving. Proper nutrition is also critical to creating successful learning environments.

  • Building a Better Canada, For Everyone

    A Home. For Everyone.

    Canadians see owning a home as key to building their future and joining the middle class. But with rent increasing and housing prices continuing to rise, too many young people don’t see a clear path to affording the same lives their parents had. Everyone should have a home to call their own. And we have a three-part housing plan to make it happen.

    1.4 Million New Homes

    We need homes in urban centres that are built for middle class families, with the amenities to match, like accessible child care and public transit. We need affordable housing for vulnerable people like women and children fleeing violence, persons with disabilities, and youth. We need a co-developed housing plan for Indigenous people living in urban, rural, and northern off-reserve communities. And for aging parents and grandparents planning their future, or for newcomers who need more space for a growing family, we need to support multi-generational living to encourage down-sizing and aging well at home.

    Protecting Your Rights

    The desirability of Canadian homes is attracting profiteers, wealthy corporations, and foreign investors. This is leading to a real problem of underused and vacant housing, rampant speculation, and skyrocketing prices. Homes are for people, not investors.

    Supporting Families

    We know that raising a family can be expensive. Everything from housing, to food, to clothes, to child care, to new computers for online learning, making ends meet can be stressful. We believe that mothers and fathers should spend more time raising their kids, and less time worrying about how to afford to.

    Supporting Seniors

    The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for our seniors, their families, and for the hardworking people who care for them. This pandemic has shown us that the conditions of work become the conditions of care. Canadians and their families deserve to feel confident in the care seniors receive, and our frontline heroes deserve to be supported for their tireless efforts.

    Supporting Young Canadians

    Young Canadians faced some of the worst economic and mental health impacts of the pandemic. We stepped up and put forward one of the largest youth support packages in the world. We want to double down on our efforts to support young people because we believe that when you invest in young people, you’re investing in Canada’s future.

  • A More Resilient Economy

    Creating Beyond a Million Jobs

    Thanks to our emergency programs and the hard work of Canadians, we are almost at our goal of creating one million jobs. To date, Canada has recovered 92% of jobs lost during the pandemic. By comparison, the United States has only recovered 75% of jobs lost. We have nearly reached this milestone of a million jobs created despite second and third waves, because we committed to do whatever it takes for as long as it takes to get Canadians through the pandemic.

    Supporting Workers

    Recovery is underway in Canada. But recovery can’t just be about getting back to the way things were before. It should be about making things better. It’s about making work fairer, so that no one working full-time in Canada earns a wage that isn’t livable. It’s about equipping Canadians with the skills they want and need to be able to earn a good living. It’s about making Canada a global leader in the race for talent and making it easier and fairer for Canadians to get a job by removing barriers to work such as child care.

    Supporting Canadian Businesses

    When we support Canada’s businesses, we support the workers, families, and communities that rely on them. Supporting businesses and their workers is at the heart of our plan to create jobs, strengthen the middle class, and grow the economy.

    Innovation, Science, and Research

    We know that the spirit of innovation requires more than just tax cuts. It requires a belief in science, ambitious partnerships between government, academia and the private sector, and a plan to invest in the freshest, most innovative ideas out there.

    Arts & Culture

    Arts and culture draw us together and help tell us who we are. Culture is a shared experience, but for a year and a half, we have had to stay apart. Many of Canada’s stages are dark, concert halls sit empty, and exhibit halls are bare. The reality is that cultural workers and businesses are facing challenges that put their future at risk.

    Vibrant Rural Communities

    As our economy recovers, we need to make sure communities in every corner of the country are brought along. And that we continue to make life better for people living in small communities.

    A Fairer Financial System

    To help Canadians struggling through the pandemic we made sure lenders provided Canadians with options to ease their debt payments. We will take action to ensure that, as we come out of COVID-19, there are even stronger protections to level the playing field between you and your financial institution.

  • An Equal Canada, For Everyone

    Protecting and Promoting Our Official Languages and Linguistic Duality

    Every year, the Grand Tintamarre reminds us of the strength of our minority language communities, and their fight to keep their culture alive. But in a changing, interconnected world, our two official languages are not on equal footing. As stated in the 2020 Speech from the Throne: “There are almost 8 million Francophones in Canada within a region of over 360 million inhabitants who are almost exclusively Anglophone. The Government therefore has the responsibility to protect and promote French not only outside of Quebec, but also within Quebec.”

    Gender Equality

    We have always been, and always will be, a proudly feminist government. But we know there is more to do to address longstanding gender inequities in Canada.

    Growing a Strong and Diverse Canada

    Diversity is our strength. That’s why we want to build a Canada that welcomes and celebrates all cultures and all people.

    Supporting LGBTQ2 People

    We believe in a Canada where everyone can live as their true, authentic self in every aspect of life. Improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and Two-Spirit communities is essential to building a Canada where everyone is able to participate fully.

    Support for Canadians with Disabilities

    Over the past six years we’ve made accessibility and disability inclusion a priority. We have focused on removing barriers and addressing disability discrimination and exclusion and forging new opportunities for Canadians with disabilities to work, contribute to their communities, and enjoy the same quality of life all Canadians deserve.

  • A Cleaner, Greener Future

    Cutting Pollution

    Under the previous Conservative government, Canada’s emissions were on a path to be 12% higher in 2030 than they were in 2005, despite Stephen Harper’s promise to lower emissions by 30% by 2030. We knew this wasn’t acceptable and got to work on a serious plan. Today, Canada’s emissions are projected to be 36% lower in 2030 compared to 2005 levels. But we know there is more to do.

    Green Jobs

    Canadian green jobs are booming in sectors new and old, in regions across the country. Auto workers are manufacturing electric vehicles. Construction workers and tradespeople are building homes with new energy efficient materials and methods. Mill and smelter workers are making some of the cleanest aluminum and steel in the world. Aerospace workers are building the next-generation electric planes and helicopters. Small business entrepreneurs are dreaming up the next big idea to ensure we have a better, net-zero future.

    An Adaptation Plan to Protect Against the Impacts of Climate Change

    The extreme heatwave and wildfires across Canada this summer have underscored the urgency of fighting and adapting to climate change. Canadians need leadership that is prepared to face up to the realities of climate change and to take strong action to prepare for future extreme weather events and keep Canadians safe and healthy.

    Protecting Nature

    Nature is central to our lives, our communities, and our national identity. Globally, nature is under enormous stress. Human activity has altered three quarters of the earth’s surface, creating a biodiversity crisis that is threatening a million species worldwide and uprooting the essential nature we need to absorb and store carbon. We have a responsibility to act, to protect this nature for today and for the next generations of Canadians.

    Tackling Plastic Pollution and Building a Circular Economy

    Canadians are tired of seeing plastics littering our oceans, lakes, rivers, and parks. That’s why we are banning harmful, unrecyclable single-use plastics and have set a goal of eliminating plastic waste by 2030. A circular economy keeps plastics, and other materials, in our economy and out of our environment.

  • Moving Forward on Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

    Addressing the Legacy of Colonialism and Residential Schools

    The legacy of residential schools is a dark chapter in Canada’s history. Thousands of children were sent to these schools, ripped from their homes and communities, deprived of their cultures and robbed of their languages. Tragically, many of these children never came home. While we cannot bring back those who were lost, we can—and we will—tell the truth of these injustices, support communities and survivors, and forever honour their memory.

    Protecting the Wellbeing of Indigenous Children

    Protecting the well-being of Indigenous children has always been a top priority for us. For far too long, Indigenous children have been overrepresented in the child welfare system—part of the troubling legacy of colonialism. All children in Canada deserve to grow up in their communities, immersed in their cultures, and surrounded by loved ones.

    Clean Water

    We have taken strong action and invested over $4 billion in 535 water infrastructure projects, including 99 new water plants and 436 plant upgrades. As a result, Indigenous communities have been able to lift 109 long-term water advisories, which includes lifting all advisories in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada; prevent 188 short-term advisories from becoming long term ones; provide communities with funding to cover up to 100% of the costs, of maintaining their water infrastructure and ensure clean water for their communities. In every community with a long-term drinking water advisory, there is a project team and action plan in place to resolve it.

    Continuing Progress on Reconciliation and Self-Determination

    Since day one, we have been committed to working with Indigenous peoples to build a nation-to-nation, Inuit- Crown, government-to-government relationship that is based on respect, partnership, and the affirmation and recognition of rights. We have made good progress with First Nations, Inuit, and the Métis Nation. But this work must continue.

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  • A Stronger Canada

    A Canada Where Everyone Feels Safe

    Around the world, there has been a troubling rise in hate- motivated crimes and, tragically, Canada is no exception. Canadians have been devasted by recent crimes driven by Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, transphobia, and anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Indigenous, and anti-Arab racism. This is not who we are. We need to take a strong stand to make sure all Canadians feel safe.

    Fair Justice and Policing

    All Canadians have right to fair and just treatment before the law. But discrimination and outdated practices prevent true access to Justice. Canadians deserve better.

    A Principled Approach to Foreign Policy

    Now, more than ever, Canadians understand that building a safer and more stable world requires investments in our strength at home and active engagement with our partners abroad.

  • A Plan for Fairness and Growth

    While the pandemic has required an unprecedented amount of spending in order to stabilize the economy, those same advantages that positioned Canada so well before, are still intact. This gives Canada a unique opportunity to build back better.

    Our plan focuses on investing in people, innovation, and communities in order to position Canada as a leader in clean growth, and to be a healthier, fairer, and more prosperous society. By doing this, we will make the Canadian economy more resilient, productive, and sustainable and, most importantly, grow the middle class.

    Our fiscal and costing plan is responsible, fair, transparent, and prudent.

    Our plan is fair because, as we make these important and necessary investments, we are asking those who have done well through COVID-19, like Canada’s largest and most profitable financial companies, to pay more. Erin O’Toole won’t do this.

    As the first federal party to release a fiscal and costing plan this election, we are setting a new bar for transparency. In building this plan we have been consulting with the PBO, having submitted many of our largest, and most complex initiatives to them for review and fully utilizing our allocated resource. This plan is based on PBO’s August 2021 economic baseline and includes assumptions for incremental debt and debt charges based on their publicly available model.

    Finally, our plan is prudent. We have built a provision for risk into our planning framework. Given the unknowns and evolving natures of the pandemic, and other factors, we have included a $15 billion provision for potential deviations over the next two and a half years.

Finishing the Fight Against COVID-19

A Home. For Everyone.

Better Health care. For Everyone.

A More Resilient Economy

A Cleaner, Greener Future

Reconciliation

Our Commitments

Mandatory Vaccination
mandatory vaccination
finish fight covid people work ensure businesses speed importantly make sure kids safely return school need public spaces safe elected liberal government require travellers interprovincial trains commercial flights cruise ships federally regulated vessels vaccinated ensure vaccination federal public service country s largest employer health safety federal public servants communities canada working employers crown corporations federally regulated workplaces ensure vaccination prioritized workers sectors
mandatory vaccination
finish fight covid people work ensure businesses speed importantly make sure kids safely return school need public spaces safe elected liberal government require travellers interprovincial trains commercial flights cruise ships federally regulated vessels vaccinated ensure vaccination federal public service country s largest employer health safety federal public servants communities canada working employers crown corporations federally regulated workplaces ensure vaccination prioritized workers sectors
Proof of Vaccination
proof vaccination
canadians want finish fight covid millions canadians rolled sleeves gotten vaccine shots doing community country thousands business owners demonstrated leadership support vaccine rollout want managing multinational small coffee shop business owners doubt putting safety workers customers clients first right thing proof vaccination systems people confidence knowing fully vaccinated help drive increased vaccination rates canadians confidence s safe restaurants shops communities elected liberal government launch billion covid proof vaccination fund support provinces territories implement requirement proof vaccine credentials jurisdiction non essential businesses public spaces table legislation ensure business organization decides require proof vaccination employees customers fear legal challenge
proof vaccination
canadians want finish fight covid millions canadians rolled sleeves gotten vaccine shots doing community country thousands business owners demonstrated leadership support vaccine rollout want managing multinational small coffee shop business owners doubt putting safety workers customers clients first right thing proof vaccination systems people confidence knowing fully vaccinated help drive increased vaccination rates canadians confidence s safe restaurants shops communities elected liberal government launch billion covid proof vaccination fund support provinces territories implement requirement proof vaccine credentials jurisdiction non essential businesses public spaces table legislation ensure business organization decides require proof vaccination employees customers fear legal challenge
Securing the Future of the French Language in Canada
securing future french language canada
official language minority communities continue need support federal government order maintain develop flourish reform document presented english french substantive equality official languages canada c federal government official languages act adopted contrary bloc quebecois thinks know protection canada s french language francophone communities does stop quebec s borders elected liberal government fully implement legislative administrative measures outlined reform document work official language communities french english introduce first days proposed act substantive equality french english strengthening official languages act counter lost demographic weight francophones canada ambitious national strategy support francophone immigration outside quebec support maintenance vitality official language minority communities helping build renovate develop educational community spaces serve official language minority communities permanently increase funding post secondary institutions official language minority communities million year commitment million years used universite l ontario francais campus saint jean university alberta post secondary institutions northern ontario brunswick counter cuts conservative governments continue contribute funding saint jean baptiste day celebrations quebec country institutions quebec s english speaking community support creation organizations support community initiatives leadership institute continue offer federal services official languages province continue support french language knowledge immigrants quebec strategy support entrepreneurs official language minority communities ensure vitality regional development agencies rdas
securing future french language canada
official language minority communities continue need support federal government order maintain develop flourish reform document presented english french substantive equality official languages canada c federal government official languages act adopted contrary bloc québécois thinks know protection canada s french language francophone communities does stop quebec s borders elected liberal government fully implement legislative administrative measures outlined reform document work official language communities french english introduce first days proposed act substantive equality french english strengthening official languages act counter lost demographic weight francophones canada ambitious national strategy support francophone immigration outside quebec support maintenance vitality official language minority communities helping build renovate develop educational community spaces serve official language minority communities permanently increase funding post secondary institutions official language minority communities million year commitment million years used université l ontario français campus saint jean university alberta post secondary institutions northern ontario brunswick counter cuts conservative governments continue contribute funding saint jean baptiste day celebrations quebec country institutions quebec s english speaking community support creation organizations support community initiatives leadership institute continue offer federal services official languages province continue support french language knowledge immigrants quebec strategy support entrepreneurs official language minority communities ensure vitality regional development agencies rdas
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
free covid vaccine boosters
public health situation evolves keeping canadians safe healthy priority committed finishing fight covid elected liberal government procure vaccines ensure canadians access free covid booster shots second generation vaccines needed
free covid vaccine boosters
public health situation evolves keeping canadians safe healthy priority committed finishing fight covid elected liberal government procure vaccines ensure canadians access free covid booster shots second generation vaccines needed
Key Supports Since 2015 for Artists, Creators, and Cultural Organizations
key supports artists creators cultural organizations
committed billion support arts culture heritage sport sectors pandemic help recover created million year major festivals events support initiative help flagship canadian festivals events alive ready visitors come
key supports artists creators cultural organizations
committed billion support arts culture heritage sport sectors pandemic help recover created million year major festivals events support initiative help flagship canadian festivals events alive ready visitors come
Ensuring Children Can Learn in Both Official Languages
ensuring children learn official languages
child misses opportunity attend french immersion school lose future bilingual citizen s budget spring took action eliminate waiting lists set goal reaching rate bilingualism elected liberal government invest million ensure federal funding sustainable directed access french immersion french second language programs country
ensuring children learn official languages
child misses opportunity attend french immersion school lose future bilingual citizen s budget spring took action eliminate waiting lists set goal reaching rate bilingualism elected liberal government invest million ensure federal funding sustainable directed access french immersion french second language programs country
A COVID-19 Research Fund
covid research fund
covid disease scientists researchers come long way understand treat prevent need understand long term impacts elected liberal government invest million study long term health impacts covid including effects long covid different groups including vulnerable populations children
covid research fund
covid disease scientists researchers come long way understand treat prevent need understand long term impacts elected liberal government invest million study long term health impacts covid including effects long covid different groups including vulnerable populations children
Helping Artists and Cultural Industries Recover
helping artists cultural industries recover
elected liberal government launch arts culture recovery program match ticket sales performing arts live theatres cultural venues compensate reduced capacity extend covid related insurance coverage media production stoppages support canadian jobs implement covid transitional support program provide emergency relief work artists craftspeople creators authors primarily self employed independent contractors ensure realities artists cultural workers considered upcoming reforms employment insurance ei canadian artists creators copyright holders making changes copyright act including amending act allow resale rights artists hold summit first days plans restart industry
helping artists cultural industries recover
elected liberal government launch arts culture recovery program match ticket sales performing arts live theatres cultural venues compensate reduced capacity extend covid related insurance coverage media production stoppages support canadian jobs implement covid transitional support program provide emergency relief work artists craftspeople creators authors primarily self employed independent contractors ensure realities artists cultural workers considered upcoming reforms employment insurance ei canadian artists creators copyright holders making changes copyright act including amending act allow resale rights artists hold summit first days plans restart industry
Gender and Diversity Impact Summary: Finishing the Fight Against COVID-19
gender diversity impact summary finishing fight covid
women make line health care long term care child care education workforce exposing risk infection racialized immigrant workers particularly affected getting vaccinated healthier indoor environments allows frontline workers women safe possible equitable access range quality health care services mitigates health inequities resulting differences social geographical economic status mental illness affects systemic inequalities racism poverty homelessness discrimination augment symptoms mental health especially support available make significant investment mental health directly benefit canadians provide heightened benefit faced barriers cost availability measures facilitate access quality primary care long term care sexual reproductive health services menstrual products mental health addiction services medication health related treatments investment wages personal support workers disproportionately benefit racialized women make profession racialized low income women youth faced compounding burdens overrepresented low wage positions access paid sick leave fact workers canada sick leave bring paid sick days federally work provinces territories develop national sick leave benefit canadians food insecurity increased significantly pandemic seven canadians reporting experienced food insecurity pandemic related unemployment poverty contributing factors low income status
gender diversity impact summary finishing fight covid
women make line health care long term care child care education workforce exposing risk infection racialized immigrant workers particularly affected getting vaccinated healthier indoor environments allows frontline workers women safe possible equitable access range quality health care services mitigates health inequities resulting differences social geographical economic status mental illness affects systemic inequalities racism poverty homelessness discrimination augment symptoms mental health especially support available make significant investment mental health directly benefit canadians provide heightened benefit faced barriers cost availability measures facilitate access quality primary care long term care sexual reproductive health services menstrual products mental health addiction services medication health related treatments investment wages personal support workers disproportionately benefit racialized women make profession racialized low income women youth faced compounding burdens overrepresented low wage positions access paid sick leave fact workers canada sick leave bring paid sick days federally work provinces territories develop national sick leave benefit canadians food insecurity increased significantly pandemic seven canadians reporting experienced food insecurity pandemic related unemployment poverty contributing factors low income status
Eliminating the Backlog of Surgeries and Procedures
eliminating backlog surgeries procedures
canadians care deferred pandemic resulting significant backlog surgeries procedures diagnostics waitlists pandemic persist people waiting longer important services like mris ultrasounds elected liberal government immediately invest billion billion committed support elimination health waitlists negotiate agreements province territory ensure canadians waiting care treatment need quickly possible primary care positioned future able deliver care outcomes canadians need
eliminating backlog surgeries procedures
canadians care deferred pandemic resulting significant backlog surgeries procedures diagnostics waitlists pandemic persist people waiting longer important services like mris ultrasounds elected liberal government immediately invest billion billion committed support elimination health waitlists negotiate agreements province territory ensure canadians waiting care treatment need quickly possible primary care positioned future able deliver care outcomes canadians need
Promoting Diversity in Corporate Canada
promoting diversity corporate canada
lives millions canadians affected decisions corporate boardrooms boards reflect diversity canadians elected liberal government adapt apply canada business corporations act diversity requirements federally regulated financial institutions applying intersectional lens ensure diversity senior ranks financial sector forward commitment require crown corporations implement gender diversity reporting beginning year
promoting diversity corporate canada
lives millions canadians affected decisions corporate boardrooms boards reflect diversity canadians elected liberal government adapt apply canada business corporations act diversity requirements federally regulated financial institutions applying intersectional lens ensure diversity senior ranks financial sector forward commitment require crown corporations implement gender diversity reporting beginning year
Making Sure Every Canadian Has Access to a Family Doctor or Primary Health Team
making sure canadian access family doctor primary health team
millions canadians face problems accessing primary care want help solve problem canadians access universal public health care elected liberal government provide billion provinces territories hiring family doctors nurses nurse practitioners
making sure canadian access family doctor primary health team
millions canadians face problems accessing primary care want help solve problem canadians access universal public health care elected liberal government provide billion provinces territories hiring family doctors nurses nurse practitioners
Key Actions Since 2015 to Build a Fairer Tax System
key actions build fairer tax
increased taxes earners middle class people break closed tax loopholes used predominantly wealthy individuals companies stock option deduction modernized tax recognize growing importance digital tech giants sure canadian companies able compete equal basis competitors online helped set global minimum corporate tax
key actions build fairer tax
increased taxes earners middle class people break closed tax loopholes used predominantly wealthy individuals companies stock option deduction modernized tax recognize growing importance digital tech giants sure canadian companies able compete equal basis competitors online helped set global minimum corporate tax
Women in the Economy
women economy
women led businesses face persistent barriers stereotypes limit growth especially businesses led racialized indigenous women small businesses fields predominantly female shortchanged market growth opportunity elected liberal government update definition entrepreneur used government make sure includes diversity entrepreneurs includes small medium size businesses operate care economy retail service sectors building budget investment million women entrepreneurship strategy community stream ecosystem fund support smaller community level organizations providing mentorship local level diverse women
women economy
women led businesses face persistent barriers stereotypes limit growth especially businesses led racialized indigenous women small businesses fields predominantly female shortchanged market growth opportunity elected liberal government update definition entrepreneur used government make sure includes diversity entrepreneurs includes small medium size businesses operate care economy retail service sectors building budget investment million women entrepreneurship strategy community stream ecosystem fund support smaller community level organizations providing mentorship local level diverse women
Supporting Canadian Music, Film and Television
supporting canadian music film television
stream shows movies music multinational digital platforms instead tuning canadian tv radio canadian creators audiences real risk edged foreign giants need broadcasting act s built today s world elected liberal government first days reintroduce legislation reform broadcasting act ensure foreign web giants contribute creation promotion canadian stories music modernize institutions telefilm national film board canada media fund funding tools support canada s audio visual sector including video games order make funding platform agnostic open traditionally underrepresented storytellers favouring canadian productions foreign ones ensuring canadians equipped benefit content produce support canadian feature films permanently increasing funding telefilm canada million support canadian television productions doubling government contribution years canada media fund increase proportion funding french audiovisual content telefilm canada media fund support presence french language productions ensure funding music sector increasing annual contribution canada music fund million provide indigenous screen office million year permanently indigenous stories told seen
supporting canadian music film television
stream shows movies music multinational digital platforms instead tuning canadian tv radio canadian creators audiences real risk edged foreign giants need broadcasting act s built today s world elected liberal government first days reintroduce legislation reform broadcasting act ensure foreign web giants contribute creation promotion canadian stories music modernize institutions telefilm national film board canada media fund funding tools support canada s audio visual sector including video games order make funding platform agnostic open traditionally underrepresented storytellers favouring canadian productions foreign ones ensuring canadians equipped benefit content produce support canadian feature films permanently increasing funding telefilm canada million support canadian television productions doubling government contribution years canada media fund increase proportion funding french audiovisual content telefilm canada media fund support presence french language productions ensure funding music sector increasing annual contribution canada music fund million provide indigenous screen office million year permanently indigenous stories told seen
Moving Forward on a National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
moving forward national action end gender based violence
committed building country free genderbased violence days woman girl killed canada year women violently killed progress end gender based violence launched gender based violence strategy committing nearly million starting million year ongoing created million feminist response recovery fund building blocks long term lasting change advance women s equality committed million national action end gender based violence elected liberal government continue forward development year national action end gender based violence begin negotiations provinces territories year accelerate establishment dedicated secretariat announced budget place accountability framework ensure facing gender based violence reliable timely access services matter live work community based anti violence experts track progress national action gender based violence work provinces territories enact clare s law domestic partners fear safety request police information partner s violent history includes sexual assault domestic violence convictions arrests restraining orders work provinces territories support development specialized sexual violence courts
moving forward national action end gender based violence
committed building country free genderbased violence days woman girl killed canada year women violently killed progress end gender based violence launched gender based violence strategy committing nearly million starting million year ongoing created million feminist response recovery fund building blocks long term lasting change advance women s equality committed million national action end gender based violence elected liberal government continue forward development year national action end gender based violence begin negotiations provinces territories year accelerate establishment dedicated secretariat announced budget place accountability framework ensure facing gender based violence reliable timely access services matter live work community based anti violence experts track progress national action gender based violence work provinces territories enact clare s law domestic partners fear safety request police information partner s violent history includes sexual assault domestic violence convictions arrests restraining orders work provinces territories support development specialized sexual violence courts
Key Actions Since 2015 to Build Homes for Everyone
key actions build homes
created canada s national housing strategy ambitious year invest billion build supply making housing affordable address chronic homelessness introduced legislation recognizing right canadians access adequate housing helped million canadians places home builds repairs renovations rental subsidies signed canada housing benefit agreement province territory totalling billion costmatched funding helping canadians pay rent introduced first time home buyers incentive help eligible first time home buyers finance portionof home purchase shared equity mortgage canada mortgage housing corporation cmhc announced canada s first national tax vacant property owned non resident non canadians effect january tripled federal government s investment homelessness prevention reduction committed billion distinctions based housing strategies first nations inuit metis communities launched rapid housing initiative investing billion units affordable housing canada need support canadians goal homeowners s help renters owners help young canadians afford payment faster help closing costs come purchasing home helping young people unlock homeownership grow middle class moving canada forward
key actions build homes
created canada s national housing strategy ambitious year invest billion build supply making housing affordable address chronic homelessness introduced legislation recognizing right canadians access adequate housing helped million canadians places home builds repairs renovations rental subsidies signed canada housing benefit agreement province territory totalling billion costmatched funding helping canadians pay rent introduced first time home buyers incentive help eligible first time home buyers finance portionof home purchase shared equity mortgage canada mortgage housing corporation cmhc announced canada s first national tax vacant property owned non resident non canadians effect january tripled federal government s investment homelessness prevention reduction committed billion distinctions based housing strategies first nations inuit métis communities launched rapid housing initiative investing billion units affordable housing canada need support canadians goal homeowners s help renters owners help young canadians afford payment faster help closing costs come purchasing home helping young people unlock homeownership grow middle class moving canada forward
Expanding Virtual Health Care Services
virtual health care services
pandemic sparked transformation health care delivered people access tools accessible virtual care dedicated million increasing access virtual care pandemic want help ensure fast acceleration care virtual models thoughtful delivers quality care canadians deserve elected liberal government provide million years build growing demand virtual care arose pandemic dollars help cover digital infrastructure improvements support virtual care canadians access things like virtual medical consultations doctors nurses remote monitoring
virtual health care services
pandemic sparked transformation health care delivered people access tools accessible virtual care dedicated million increasing access virtual care pandemic want help ensure fast acceleration care virtual models thoughtful delivers quality care canadians deserve elected liberal government provide million years build growing demand virtual care arose pandemic dollars help cover digital infrastructure improvements support virtual care canadians access things like virtual medical consultations doctors nurses remote monitoring
Bringing Canadian Culture to the World
bringing canadian culture world
canada best artists performers world little support available creative industries share creations abroad finding ways bring work canadian artists creators world stage harness impact extraordinary talents reputations increase impact canada s diplomacy elected liberal government help canadian cultural industries succeed abroad issuing mandate bdc edc support growth creative industries markets launch cultural diplomacy strategy annual budget million year leverage work artists cultural industries support canada s diplomatic goals forge international coalition work unesco convention diversity cultural content online celebrate canada s unique francophone cultures promotion french language diplomatic missions work transform organisation internationale la francophonie
bringing canadian culture world
canada best artists performers world little support available creative industries share creations abroad finding ways bring work canadian artists creators world stage harness impact extraordinary talents reputations increase impact canada s diplomacy elected liberal government help canadian cultural industries succeed abroad issuing mandate bdc edc support growth creative industries markets launch cultural diplomacy strategy annual budget million year leverage work artists cultural industries support canada s diplomatic goals forge international coalition work unesco convention diversity cultural content online celebrate canada s unique francophone cultures promotion french language diplomatic missions work transform organisation internationale la francophonie
Supporting Canada’s Authors
supporting canada s authors
book sales hit record canada covid canadian authors struggle recognition market share talent deserves elected liberal government invest million year support canadian authors books publishers increasing funding canada book fund canada council arts public lending right program
supporting canada s authors
book sales hit record canada covid canadian authors struggle recognition market share talent deserves elected liberal government invest million year support canadian authors books publishers increasing funding canada book fund canada council arts public lending right program
Increasing Rural and Underserved Communities’ Access to Health Care
increasing rural underserved communities access health care
rural canadians significantly access doctors canadians urban settings elected liberal government expand number family doctors primary health teams rural communities increasing years maximum debt relief family doctors residents family medicine nurse practitioners nurses eligible canada student loans forgiveness program expand list professionals eligible forgiveness include dentists pharmacists dental hygienists midwives social workers psychologists teachers early childhood educators rural communities access suite health social service providers need offer health care professionals just starting careers time income tax deduction first years practice help costs setting practice undertake review ensure communities rural fully eligible program
increasing rural underserved communities access health care
rural canadians significantly access doctors canadians urban settings elected liberal government expand number family doctors primary health teams rural communities increasing years maximum debt relief family doctors residents family medicine nurse practitioners nurses eligible canada student loans forgiveness program expand list professionals eligible forgiveness include dentists pharmacists dental hygienists midwives social workers psychologists teachers early childhood educators rural communities access suite health social service providers need offer health care professionals just starting careers time income tax deduction first years practice help costs setting practice undertake review ensure communities rural fully eligible program
Free Menstrual Products
free menstrual products
canadians need pads tampons menstrual products struggle afford menstrual products basic need essential uphold canadians sexual reproductive health rights ensure women s participation school work society elected liberal government provide free tampons pads federally regulated workplaces million menstrual equity fund women s shelters profits charities community based organizations youth led organizations make menstrual products available vulnerable people
free menstrual products
canadians need pads tampons menstrual products struggle afford menstrual products basic need essential uphold canadians sexual reproductive health rights ensure women s participation school work society elected liberal government provide free tampons pads federally regulated workplaces million menstrual equity fund women s shelters profits charities community based organizations youth led organizations make menstrual products available vulnerable people
Supporting Black Canadian Communities
supporting black canadian communities
data shows canada s black community disadvantaged prevalence low income households employment rates likelihood enduring discrimination work inequality kind holds s moved forward support empower black led organizations heart communities committing million black led philanthropic endowment fund elected liberal government swiftly implement black led philanthropic endowment fund fund administered independently black canadians help support black led black serving community organizations
supporting black canadian communities
data shows canada s black community disadvantaged prevalence low income households employment rates likelihood enduring discrimination work inequality kind holds s moved forward support empower black led organizations heart communities committing million black led philanthropic endowment fund elected liberal government swiftly implement black led philanthropic endowment fund fund administered independently black canadians help support black led black serving community organizations
Standing up for Universal Public Health Care
standing universal public health care
canadians cherish universal publicly funded health care erin o toole says wants bring innovation allowing money access profit private care tier worsen access health outcomes liberals believe innovation health care comes letting wealthy people cut line public health care opposed extra billings enforced canada health act provinces promoted practice elected liberal government federal powers canada health act federal provincial fiscal arrangements act deduct health transfers provinces enable extra billing publicly insured services order integrity universal public health care
standing universal public health care
canadians cherish universal publicly funded health care erin o toole says wants bring innovation allowing money access profit private care tier worsen access health outcomes liberals believe innovation health care comes letting wealthy people cut line public health care opposed extra billings enforced canada health act provinces promoted practice elected liberal government federal powers canada health act federal provincial fiscal arrangements act deduct health transfers provinces enable extra billing publicly insured services order integrity universal public health care
Supporting Black Researchers
supporting black researchers
research institutions making progress reflect canada today fast black canadians likely attend post secondary education likely represented faculty institutions likely succeed research grant applications elected liberal government equity targets federally funded scientific research delivered granting councils include specific target representation black canadians provide funding million years help promising graduate students support mentorship development younger researchers increase opportunities black canadians canadian post secondary institutions
supporting black researchers
research institutions making progress reflect canada today fast black canadians likely attend post secondary education likely represented faculty institutions likely succeed research grant applications elected liberal government equity targets federally funded scientific research delivered granting councils include specific target representation black canadians provide funding million years help promising graduate students support mentorship development younger researchers increase opportunities black canadians canadian post secondary institutions
Levelling the Playing Field with Digital Giants
levelling playing field digital giants
canadians news digital platforms drives key advertising revenues away canadian news organizations platforms owned social media companies digital giants elected liberal government introduce legislation days require digital platforms generate revenues publication news content share portion revenues canadian news outlets legislation based australian model level playing field global platforms canadian news outlets allow news publishers work prepare collective negotiation
levelling playing field digital giants
canadians news digital platforms drives key advertising revenues away canadian news organizations platforms owned social media companies digital giants elected liberal government introduce legislation days require digital platforms generate revenues publication news content share portion revenues canadian news outlets legislation based australian model level playing field global platforms canadian news outlets allow news publishers work prepare collective negotiation
Empowering Racialized Artists and Journalists
empowering racialized artists journalists
breaking systemic barriers media cultural sectors ensures canadians backgrounds experiences perspectives represented elected liberal government forward supporting productions led people equity deserving groups working canadian audiovisual industry supportthe production news underserved communities million years local journalism initiative develop million changing narratives fund empower diverse communities including bipoc journalists creatives tools tell stories promote diverse voices arts culture media
empowering racialized artists journalists
breaking systemic barriers media cultural sectors ensures canadians backgrounds experiences perspectives represented elected liberal government forward supporting productions led people equity deserving groups working canadian audiovisual industry supportthe production news underserved communities million years local journalism initiative develop million changing narratives fund empower diverse communities including bipoc journalists creatives tools tell stories promote diverse voices arts culture media
Protecting Your Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
protecting sexual reproductive health rights
women s rights debate conservatives want roll abortion access anti choice organizations actively working spread misinformation abortion putting health safety young people vulnerable women risk canada information need freely make decisions bodies access medical care services legal rights able withhold access care elected liberal government establish regulations canada health act governing accessibility sexual reproductive health services question matter lives access publicly available sexual reproductive health services failure province meet standard result automatic penalty applied federal health transfers provide million health canada develop easily accessible portal provides accurate judgement free evidence based information sexual reproductive health rights include section counters misinformation abortion provide million years youth led grassroots organizations respond unique sexual reproductive health needs young people longer provide charity status anti abortion organizations example crisis pregnancy centres provide dishonest counseling women rights options available stages pregnancy
protecting sexual reproductive health rights
women s rights debate conservatives want roll abortion access anti choice organizations actively working spread misinformation abortion putting health safety young people vulnerable women risk canada information need freely make decisions bodies access medical care services legal rights able withhold access care elected liberal government establish regulations canada health act governing accessibility sexual reproductive health services question matter lives access publicly available sexual reproductive health services failure province meet standard result automatic penalty applied federal health transfers provide million health canada develop easily accessible portal provides accurate judgement free evidence based information sexual reproductive health rights include section counters misinformation abortion provide million years youth led grassroots organizations respond unique sexual reproductive health needs young people longer provide charity status anti abortion organizations example crisis pregnancy centres provide dishonest counseling women rights options available stages pregnancy
Improving Diversity in the Public Service
diversity public service
canada s public service reflect diversity canada need ensure hire retain diverse talents build public service workers reach potential elected liberal government diversity fellowship public service mentor sponsor diverse groups public service implement action increase representation hiring appointments leadership development public service fellowship students graduates offer french language training rd th year students help bridge current gaps including language barriers increase diversity offering language programs racialized employees public service recruitment program international students permanent residents help community organizations foster students enter public service establish mental health fund black public servants support career advancement training sponsorship educational opportunities black workers
diversity public service
canada s public service reflect diversity canada need ensure hire retain diverse talents build public service workers reach potential elected liberal government diversity fellowship public service mentor sponsor diverse groups public service implement action increase representation hiring appointments leadership development public service fellowship students graduates offer french language training rd th year students help bridge current gaps including language barriers increase diversity offering language programs racialized employees public service recruitment program international students permanent residents help community organizations foster students enter public service establish mental health fund black public servants support career advancement training sponsorship educational opportunities black workers
Modernizing CBC/Radio-Canada
modernizing cbc radio canada
cbc radio canada fundamental canadian institution advertising revenues broadcasters putting canada s public broadcaster increasing pressure rapidly evolving world cbc radio canada s mandate needs update elected liberal government update cbc radio canada s mandate ensure meeting needs expectation today s canadian audiences unique programming distinguishes private broadcasters reaffirm role public broadcaster protecting promoting french language francophone cultures quebec country increase production national regional local news radio canada international voice peace democracy universal human values world stage ensure indigenous voices cultures present screens radios bring canada s tv film productions world stage provide million years cbc radio canada itis reliant private advertising goal eliminating advertising news public affairs shows
modernizing cbc radio canada
cbc radio canada fundamental canadian institution advertising revenues broadcasters putting canada s public broadcaster increasing pressure rapidly evolving world cbc radio canada s mandate needs update elected liberal government update cbc radio canada s mandate ensure meeting needs expectation today s canadian audiences unique programming distinguishes private broadcasters reaffirm role public broadcaster protecting promoting french language francophone cultures quebec country increase production national regional local news radio canada international voice peace democracy universal human values world stage ensure indigenous voices cultures present screens radios bring canada s tv film productions world stage provide million years cbc radio canada itis reliant private advertising goal eliminating advertising news public affairs shows
Eliminating Citizenship Application Fees for Permanent Residents
eliminating citizenship application fees permanent residents
permanent residents deeply committed members communities work hard start businesses pay taxes families hope day citizens citizen allows immigrants fully participate canadian society subject user fee elected liberal government make application process free permanent residents fulfilled requirements needed obtain
eliminating citizenship application fees permanent residents
permanent residents deeply committed members communities work hard start businesses pay taxes families hope day citizens citizen allows immigrants fully participate canadian society subject user fee elected liberal government make application process free permanent residents fulfilled requirements needed obtain
Key Actions Since 2015 to Support Rural Success
key actions support rural success
created universal broadband fund connect rural communities high speed internet launched billion regional relief recovery fund supporting local businesses regional economic development agencies including business don t qualify ceba created fund build public transit rural communities helped rural remote communities diesel air built community centres recreation centres rural communities launched rural northern immigration pilot bring skilled newcomers smaller communities help local economies grow
key actions support rural success
created universal broadband fund connect rural communities high speed internet launched billion regional relief recovery fund supporting local businesses regional economic development agencies including business don t qualify ceba created fund build public transit rural communities helped rural remote communities diesel air built community centres recreation centres rural communities launched rural northern immigration pilot bring skilled newcomers smaller communities help local economies grow
Ending Gun Violence
ending gun violence
communities safe peaceful places live children american style gun violence rising saw rate firearm related offences rise fifth straight year homicide rate highest decade homicides involving firearms took action ban use sale import assault weapons used mass shootings implement buyback program owners time investing prevention efforts providing million directly municipalities indigenous communities risk youth opportunity engaged activities stop spread gang activity conservatives vowed repeal ban support gun lobby resume proliferation assault style firearms canada liberals believe action needed weapons designed mass casualties streets communities elected liberal government toughen laws banned assault weapons making mandatory owners sell firearm government destruction fair compensation rendered fully permanently inoperable government expense crack high capacity magazines require long gun magazines holding rounds permanently altered hold rounds ban sale transfer magazines hold legal number bullets regardless intended used manufacturer set aside minimum billion support provinces territories implement ban handguns jurisdiction cities communities safe continue combat gender based violence fight gun smuggling measures introduced lifetime background checks prevent history abuse spouse partner obtaining firearms license red flag laws allow immediate removal firearms person threat particularly spouse partner increased maximum penalties firearms trafficking smuggling years imprisonment enhancing capacity rcmp canada border services agency combat illegal importation firearms conservatives support reasonable important measures weaken protections currently canadians safe
ending gun violence
communities safe peaceful places live children american style gun violence rising saw rate firearm related offences rise fifth straight year homicide rate highest decade homicides involving firearms took action ban use sale import assault weapons used mass shootings implement buyback program owners time investing prevention efforts providing million directly municipalities indigenous communities risk youth opportunity engaged activities stop spread gang activity conservatives vowed repeal ban support gun lobby resume proliferation assault style firearms canada liberals believe action needed weapons designed mass casualties streets communities elected liberal government toughen laws banned assault weapons making mandatory owners sell firearm government destruction fair compensation rendered fully permanently inoperable government expense crack high capacity magazines require long gun magazines holding rounds permanently altered hold rounds ban sale transfer magazines hold legal number bullets regardless intended used manufacturer set aside minimum billion support provinces territories implement ban handguns jurisdiction cities communities safe continue combat gender based violence fight gun smuggling measures introduced lifetime background checks prevent history abuse spouse partner obtaining firearms license red flag laws allow immediate removal firearms person threat particularly spouse partner increased maximum penalties firearms trafficking smuggling years imprisonment enhancing capacity rcmp canada border services agency combat illegal importation firearms conservatives support reasonable important measures weaken protections currently canadians safe
A Comprehensive Plan for Mental Health Care Across Canada
comprehensive mental health care canada
need ensure mental health care treated equal canada s universal public health care elected liberal government establish federal transfer provinces territories canada mental health transfer assist jurisdictions expand delivery high quality accessible free mental health services building principles universality accessibility canada health act transfer help establish standards province territory canadians able expect services timely universal culturally competent help jurisdiction focus solve critical backlogs service provide help need according unique needs region commit permanent ongoing funding mental health services canada mental health transfer initial investment billion years including existing bilateral agreement mental health services signed bring federal support mental health services billion year addition investments make support first nations inuit metis communities access trauma mental health services undertake comprehensive review access disability tax credit cpp disability federal benefits programs ensure available people experiencing mental health challenges include mental health specific element occupational health safety canada labour code require federally regulated employers preventative steps address workplace stress injury fully fund national digit mental health crisis suicide prevention hotline work partners ensure timely access perinatal mental health services funding mean access psychologists therapists social workers counselors community supports mean care children youth sacrificed past year mean millions canadians struggle mental health don t seek treatment able access services need
comprehensive mental health care canada
need ensure mental health care treated equal canada s universal public health care elected liberal government establish federal transfer provinces territories canada mental health transfer assist jurisdictions expand delivery high quality accessible free mental health services building principles universality accessibility canada health act transfer help establish standards province territory canadians able expect services timely universal culturally competent help jurisdiction focus solve critical backlogs service provide help need according unique needs region commit permanent ongoing funding mental health services canada mental health transfer initial investment billion years including existing bilateral agreement mental health services signed bring federal support mental health services billion year addition investments make support first nations inuit métis communities access trauma mental health services undertake comprehensive review access disability tax credit cpp disability federal benefits programs ensure available people experiencing mental health challenges include mental health specific element occupational health safety canada labour code require federally regulated employers preventative steps address workplace stress injury fully fund national digit mental health crisis suicide prevention hotline work partners ensure timely access perinatal mental health services funding mean access psychologists therapists social workers counselors community supports mean care children youth sacrificed past year mean millions canadians struggle mental health don t seek treatment able access services need
Strengthening Family Reunification and Reducing Processing Times
strengthening family reunification processing times
worked hard reverse damaging conservative policies led delays deep cuts immigration levels know immigration important economic growth worked increase immigration levels wait times build fairer people leave families build future canada hopes united canada wait difficult covid caused delays elected liberal government processing times impacted covid months introduce electronic applications family reunification implement program issue visas spouses children abroad wait processing permanent residency application families sooner
strengthening family reunification processing times
worked hard reverse damaging conservative policies led delays deep cuts immigration levels know immigration important economic growth worked increase immigration levels wait times build fairer people leave families build future canada hopes united canada wait difficult covid caused delays elected liberal government processing times impacted covid months introduce electronic applications family reunification implement program issue visas spouses children abroad wait processing permanent residency application families sooner
Delivering on Our Climate Commitments
delivering climate commitments
invested billion fight climate change build economy canadians including billion green recovery investments deliver canadians need government real meet climate goals elected liberal government deliver policy fiscal measures outlined strengthened climate december implement recently passed net zero emissions accountability act advance measures achieve ambitious reduction emissions compared levels work canadians net zero advisory body identify ways accelerate climate action trajectory achieve netzero emissions soon possible later
delivering climate commitments
invested billion fight climate change build economy canadians including billion green recovery investments deliver canadians need government real meet climate goals elected liberal government deliver policy fiscal measures outlined strengthened climate december implement recently passed net zero emissions accountability act advance measures achieve ambitious reduction emissions compared levels work canadians net zero advisory body identify ways accelerate climate action trajectory achieve netzero emissions soon possible later
Ban Conversion Therapy
ban conversion therapy
conversion therapy scientifically discredited perpetuates harmful anti lgbtq stereotypes exacerbates rates lgbtq poverty discrimination homelessness suicide half sitting conservative members parliament voted ban harmful practice elected liberal government introduce legislation first days office eliminate practice conversion therapy extend coverage ban include people years age
ban conversion therapy
conversion therapy scientifically discredited perpetuates harmful anti lgbtq stereotypes exacerbates rates lgbtq poverty discrimination homelessness suicide half sitting conservative members parliament voted ban harmful practice elected liberal government introduce legislation first days office eliminate practice conversion therapy extend coverage ban include people years age
Gender and Diversity Impact Summary: A More Resilient Economy
gender diversity impact summary resilient economy
estimate canadians lifted poverty canada workers benefit particularly impact women racialized canadians indigenous persons youth women accounted year year job losses march february high number women working service sector similarly racialized canadians youth indigenous persons lgbtq people overrepresented low paying jobs impact covid hard felt tourism hospitality industry arts culture sectors women represent half workers tourism industry youth make similarly women represent half workers arts culture sector women colour indigenous women tend underrepresented support programs proposing directly benefit groups borrower eligibility canada small business financing program include non profit charitable social enterprises benefit women represent working sector contribute growth organizations working poverty reduction systemic racism accessibility serving indigenous persons lgbtq people newcomers racialized canadians people disabilities increased reliance internet access services work remotely attend school rural communities canada disproportionately affected digital divide just rural communities access broadband mbps crtc estimates first nations households access internet ensuring companies accelerate roll broadband projects contribute economic growth communities wellbeing canadians
gender diversity impact summary resilient economy
estimate canadians lifted poverty canada workers benefit particularly impact women racialized canadians indigenous persons youth women accounted year year job losses march february high number women working service sector similarly racialized canadians youth indigenous persons lgbtq people overrepresented low paying jobs impact covid hard felt tourism hospitality industry arts culture sectors women represent half workers tourism industry youth make similarly women represent half workers arts culture sector women colour indigenous women tend underrepresented support programs proposing directly benefit groups borrower eligibility canada small business financing program include non profit charitable social enterprises benefit women represent working sector contribute growth organizations working poverty reduction systemic racism accessibility serving indigenous persons lgbtq people newcomers racialized canadians people disabilities increased reliance internet access services work remotely attend school rural communities canada disproportionately affected digital divide just rural communities access broadband mbps crtc estimates first nations households access internet ensuring companies accelerate roll broadband projects contribute economic growth communities wellbeing canadians
Connecting Rural Canada
connecting rural canada
covid pandemic shifted lives online transformed live work learn business rural communities access broadband worried getting left invested billion accelerate delivery high speed internet wireless service canada funding committed broadband investments previous federal governments combined partnered provincial governments municipalities telecom providers deliver rural canadians investments year canadians access high speed internet know rural remote communities access broadband projects waiting developed elected liberal government require purchased rights build broadband actually use lose approach canada s large national carriers required accelerate roll wireless high speed internet rural northern canada progressively meeting broadband access milestones milestones met mandate resale spectrum rights reallocate capacity smaller regional providers
connecting rural canada
covid pandemic shifted lives online transformed live work learn business rural communities access broadband worried getting left invested billion accelerate delivery high speed internet wireless service canada funding committed broadband investments previous federal governments combined partnered provincial governments municipalities telecom providers deliver rural canadians investments year canadians access high speed internet know rural remote communities access broadband projects waiting developed elected liberal government require purchased rights build broadband actually use lose approach canada s large national carriers required accelerate roll wireless high speed internet rural northern canada progressively meeting broadband access milestones milestones met mandate resale spectrum rights reallocate capacity smaller regional providers
Support Implementation of Federal LGBTQ2 Action Plan
support implementation federal lgbtq action
support lgbtq people build society equal rights opportunities reelected liberal government complete federal action first days office provide million years starting capacity funding canadian lgbtq service organizations
support implementation federal lgbtq action
support lgbtq people build society equal rights opportunities reelected liberal government complete federal action first days office provide million years starting capacity funding canadian lgbtq service organizations
Addressing Problematic Substance Use
addressing problematic substance use
opioid overdose epidemic worsened covid pandemic tragically opioid overdose deaths canada save lives need society approach opioid epidemic addresses main causes supports people use drugs respect dignity deserve continue evidence based approach problematic substance use work orders government support innovative approaches canadians access care support need elected liberal government introduce comprehensive strategy address problematic substance use end opioids crisis invest million public education stigma associated problematic substance use invest million support provinces territories providing access range evidence based treatment recognizing successful treatment determined long term abstinence support provinces territories standards substance use treatment programs canadians access quality evidence based support need support risk first time offenders reforming criminal code repeal relevant mandatory minimum penalties requiring police crown prosecutors consider diverting individuals criminal justice
addressing problematic substance use
opioid overdose epidemic worsened covid pandemic tragically opioid overdose deaths canada save lives need society approach opioid epidemic addresses main causes supports people use drugs respect dignity deserve continue evidence based approach problematic substance use work orders government support innovative approaches canadians access care support need elected liberal government introduce comprehensive strategy address problematic substance use end opioids crisis invest million public education stigma associated problematic substance use invest million support provinces territories providing access range evidence based treatment recognizing successful treatment determined long term abstinence support provinces territories standards substance use treatment programs canadians access quality evidence based support need support risk first time offenders reforming criminal code repeal relevant mandatory minimum penalties requiring police crown prosecutors consider diverting individuals criminal justice
Pathways to Parenthood, for Everyone
pathways parenthood
canadians parents adoption surrogacy lgbtq people way family wanted barriers couples face elected liberal government ensure cost vitro fertilization ivf eligible health expenditure assisted human reproduction act expand medical expense tax credit include costs reimbursed surrogate mother ivf expenses forward providing adoptive parents additional weeks leave make sure level support care children parents
pathways parenthood
canadians parents adoption surrogacy lgbtq people way family wanted barriers couples face elected liberal government ensure cost vitro fertilization ivf eligible health expenditure assisted human reproduction act expand medical expense tax credit include costs reimbursed surrogate mother ivf expenses forward providing adoptive parents additional weeks leave make sure level support care children parents
Strong Economic Development
economic development
decades canada regional development agencies canada grown changed lot s created standalone agencies western canada pacifican prairiecan northern ontario fednor need economies grow thrive economic recovery elected liberal government continue canada s regional development agencies rural small communities support need right
economic development
decades canada regional development agencies canada grown changed lot s created standalone agencies western canada pacifican prairiecan northern ontario fednor need economies grow thrive economic recovery elected liberal government continue canada s regional development agencies rural small communities support need right
Making Sure Everyone Pays Their Fair Share
making sure pays fair share
finish fight covid build fairer prosperous canada ask pay bit elected liberal government corporate income taxes largest profitable banks insurance companies earn billion year introduce temporary canada recovery dividend companies pay recognition fact recovered faster industries minimum tax rule earns qualify bracket pays year tax rate paid people earning removing ability artificially pay tax excessive use deductions credits implement tax luxury cars boats planes outlined budget significantly increase resources canada revenue agency combat aggressive tax planning tax avoidance allows wealthiest avoid paying taxes owe increase cra s resources billion year order close canada s tax gap modernize general anti avoidance rule regime order focus economic substance restrict ability federally regulated entities including financial institutions banks insurance companies use tiered structures form corporate tax planning flows canadian derived profit entities low tax jurisdictions order taxes canada work international partners implement global minimum tax biggest companies world able escape taxes owe canada eliminate flow shares oil gas coal projects help promote growth canada s transition net zero economy implement national anti flipping tax forward canada s first national tax non resident non canadians vacant land residential property forward national tax vaping products require tobacco manufacturers pay cost federal public health investments tobacco control
making sure pays fair share
finish fight covid build fairer prosperous canada ask pay bit elected liberal government corporate income taxes largest profitable banks insurance companies earn billion year introduce temporary canada recovery dividend companies pay recognition fact recovered faster industries minimum tax rule earns qualify bracket pays year tax rate paid people earning removing ability artificially pay tax excessive use deductions credits implement tax luxury cars boats planes outlined budget significantly increase resources canada revenue agency combat aggressive tax planning tax avoidance allows wealthiest avoid paying taxes owe increase cra s resources billion year order close canada s tax gap modernize general anti avoidance rule regime order focus economic substance restrict ability federally regulated entities including financial institutions banks insurance companies use tiered structures form corporate tax planning flows canadian derived profit entities low tax jurisdictions order taxes canada work international partners implement global minimum tax biggest companies world able escape taxes owe canada eliminate flow shares oil gas coal projects help promote growth canada s transition net zero economy implement national anti flipping tax forward canada s first national tax non resident non canadians vacant land residential property forward national tax vaping products require tobacco manufacturers pay cost federal public health investments tobacco control
Gender and Diversity Impact Summary: An Equal Canada, For Everyone
gender diversity impact summary equal canada
measures announced section directly benefit women black indigenous racialized communities newcomers youth people living disabilities members lgbtq communities face increased barriers accessing supports services systemic inequalities sexism homophobia transphobia racism poverty support black canadians benefit young people especially urban settings compared canadian average black canadians likely face financial insecurity likely newcomers canada gender equality diversity leadership essential fair democratic society boards woman director number apply intersectional lens experiences gender based violence quite common canada women reporting incidents police reported intimate partner violence population highest risk live rural remote areas indigenous women racialized women women disabilities gender diverse lgbtq people youth years old represented lgbtq population sex couples canada married thirds living common law sex couples children living expect measures announced benefit young lgbtq canadians living mainly canada s largest metropolitan areas canadians aged years old disability identify racialized canadians additionally women likely disability men income people disability falls short disabilities women group median income male counterpart
gender diversity impact summary equal canada
measures announced section directly benefit women black indigenous racialized communities newcomers youth people living disabilities members lgbtq communities face increased barriers accessing supports services systemic inequalities sexism homophobia transphobia racism poverty support black canadians benefit young people especially urban settings compared canadian average black canadians likely face financial insecurity likely newcomers canada gender equality diversity leadership essential fair democratic society boards woman director number apply intersectional lens experiences gender based violence quite common canada women reporting incidents police reported intimate partner violence population highest risk live rural remote areas indigenous women racialized women women disabilities gender diverse lgbtq people youth years old represented lgbtq population sex couples canada married thirds living common law sex couples children living expect measures announced benefit young lgbtq canadians living mainly canada s largest metropolitan areas canadians aged years old disability identify racialized canadians additionally women likely disability men income people disability falls short disabilities women group median income male counterpart
Achieving Results for Canadians
achieving results canadians
aggressive ambitious ensure canada comes covid fairer healthier prosperous comes implementation canadians need federal government make decisions based high quality data based best interests canadians requires public service tools meet challenges canada onwards elected liberal government establish permanent council economic advisors provide independent advice government long term growth council gender balanced reflect canada s diversity looking immediate horizon government council draw expertise inside outside government provide input policy options help canada achieve standard living quality life inclusive growth innovative skillful economy undertake comprehensive strategic policy review government programs unlike past exercises driven cost savings deficit reduction objectives continuous process examine effectively major program policy doing meeting biggest challenges time including achieving net zero emissions fairness equality promoting quality life growth adopt quality life budgeting building work years develop canada s first quality life framework apply framework future federal budgets ensure spending begins perspective achieve long term outcomes benefit people poverty environment rigorously reports progress achieved date use government s buying power set standards norms requiring suppliers goods services apply highest ethical sustainability standards supply chains federal procurement policies integrate human rights environment social corporate governance esg principles supply chain transparency principles ensure apply core government agencies crown corporations putting human rights esg principles heart procurement processes aligns values aligns canada s national
achieving results canadians
aggressive ambitious ensure canada comes covid fairer healthier prosperous comes implementation canadians need federal government make decisions based high quality data based best interests canadians requires public service tools meet challenges canada onwards elected liberal government establish permanent council economic advisors provide independent advice government long term growth council gender balanced reflect canada s diversity looking immediate horizon government council draw expertise inside outside government provide input policy options help canada achieve standard living quality life inclusive growth innovative skillful economy undertake comprehensive strategic policy review government programs unlike past exercises driven cost savings deficit reduction objectives continuous process examine effectively major program policy doing meeting biggest challenges time including achieving net zero emissions fairness equality promoting quality life growth adopt quality life budgeting building work years develop canada s first quality life framework apply framework future federal budgets ensure spending begins perspective achieve long term outcomes benefit people poverty environment rigorously reports progress achieved date use government s buying power set standards norms requiring suppliers goods services apply highest ethical sustainability standards supply chains federal procurement policies integrate human rights environment social corporate governance esg principles supply chain transparency principles ensure apply core government agencies crown corporations putting human rights esg principles heart procurement processes aligns values aligns canada s national
Introduce a Disability Benefit
introduce disability benefit
million canadians disabilities live poverty people disabilities rate unemployment severe disabilities tax income just poverty line furthermore costs specialized equipment custom supports cars homes medical procedures adds financial burdens canadians disabilities elected liberal government introduce disability benefit act direct monthly payment canada disability benefit low income canadians disabilities ages implemented benefit poverty persons disabilities manner guaranteed income supplement canada child benefit
introduce disability benefit
million canadians disabilities live poverty people disabilities rate unemployment severe disabilities tax income just poverty line furthermore costs specialized equipment custom supports cars homes medical procedures adds financial burdens canadians disabilities elected liberal government introduce disability benefit act direct monthly payment canada disability benefit low income canadians disabilities ages implemented benefit poverty persons disabilities manner guaranteed income supplement canada child benefit
More Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, and Teachers
doctors nurses dentists teachers
know lots rural communities facing shortage doctors nurse practitioners health care social service workers communities believe access primary care elected liberal government expand number family doctors primary health teams rural communities work rural communities access suite health social services professionals including dentists pharmacists dental hygienists midwives social workers psychologists teachers early childhood educators help health care professionals set practices details finishing fight covid
doctors nurses dentists teachers
know lots rural communities facing shortage doctors nurse practitioners health care social service workers communities believe access primary care elected liberal government expand number family doctors primary health teams rural communities work rural communities access suite health social services professionals including dentists pharmacists dental hygienists midwives social workers psychologists teachers early childhood educators help health care professionals set practices details finishing fight covid
Safer Conditions in Homes
safer conditions homes
management long term care facilities provincial territorial jurisdiction share goal ensuring safer care seniors elected liberal government quality availability long term care homes beds implement strict infection prevention control measures including provincial territorial facility inspections long term care homes develop safe long term care act collaboratively ensure seniors guaranteed care deserve matter live
safer conditions homes
management long term care facilities provincial territorial jurisdiction share goal ensuring safer care seniors elected liberal government quality availability long term care homes beds implement strict infection prevention control measures including provincial territorial facility inspections long term care homes develop safe long term care act collaboratively ensure seniors guaranteed care deserve matter live
A National Action Plan on Combatting Hate by 2022
national action combatting hate
troubling rise hate crimes issue deeply concern leadership begin acknowledging realities racism prejudice parties prepared acknowledge extent problem begin addressing head elected liberal government present national action combating hate renewed anti racism strategy include recommendations antisemitism islamophobia summits specific action combatting hate crimes canada including possible amendments criminal code training tools public safety agencies investments support digital literacy prevent radicalization violence
national action combatting hate
troubling rise hate crimes issue deeply concern leadership begin acknowledging realities racism prejudice parties prepared acknowledge extent problem begin addressing head elected liberal government present national action combating hate renewed anti racism strategy include recommendations antisemitism islamophobia summits specific action combatting hate crimes canada including possible amendments criminal code training tools public safety agencies investments support digital literacy prevent radicalization violence
Better Working Conditions for Personal Support Workers
working conditions personal support workers
care requires conditions frontline care workers height pandemic year provided wage boost essential workers including personal support workers know temporary support s elected liberal government continue working provinces territories wages personal support workers including guaranteed minimum wage hour train personal support workers
working conditions personal support workers
care requires conditions frontline care workers height pandemic year provided wage boost essential workers including personal support workers know temporary support s elected liberal government continue working provinces territories wages personal support workers including guaranteed minimum wage hour train personal support workers
Help Cities Accelerate Housing Construction
help cities accelerate housing construction
overly complex backlogged resourced municipal zoning permitting systems slowing pace building needed homes elected liberal government invest billion housing accelerator fund grow annual housing supply country s largest cities year target middle class homes application based fund offer support municipalities grow housing supply faster historical average increase densification speed approval times tackle nimbyism establish inclusionary zoning bylaws encourage public transit oriented development fund support wide range eligible municipal investments including red tape reduction efforts reward cities communities build homes faster help speed time takes build homes investing e permitting technology help communities streamline planning process work municipalities identify vacant underused property converted housing principle use lose
help cities accelerate housing construction
overly complex backlogged resourced municipal zoning permitting systems slowing pace building needed homes elected liberal government invest billion housing accelerator fund grow annual housing supply country s largest cities year target middle class homes application based fund offer support municipalities grow housing supply faster historical average increase densification speed approval times tackle nimbyism establish inclusionary zoning bylaws encourage public transit oriented development fund support wide range eligible municipal investments including red tape reduction efforts reward cities communities build homes faster help speed time takes build homes investing e permitting technology help communities streamline planning process work municipalities identify vacant underused property converted housing principle use lose
Support for Dairy, Poultry, and Egg Farmers
support dairy poultry egg farmers
key supports billion available compensate eligible dairy poultry egg farmers result ceta cptpp dairy farmers receive cash payments million million million million provided dairy processors adapt ceta date import rights created recent trade agreements provisionally allocated industry free charge stand fully supply managed sector supports family farms vitality rural areas committed fair compensation respect nafta elected liberal government work supply managed sectors determine compensation first year mandate
support dairy poultry egg farmers
key supports billion available compensate eligible dairy poultry egg farmers result ceta cptpp dairy farmers receive cash payments million million million million provided dairy processors adapt ceta date import rights created recent trade agreements provisionally allocated industry free charge stand fully supply managed sector supports family farms vitality rural areas committed fair compensation respect nafta elected liberal government work supply managed sectors determine compensation first year mandate
Gender and Diversity Impact Summary: A Cleaner, Greener Future
gender diversity impact summary greener future
indirect long term benefits measures outlined section expected gender balanced climate change directly indirectly affects health wellbeing individuals communities nonetheless coastal remote northern indigenous communities minority groups low income communities women youth elderly people particularly vulnerable impacts climate change climate change global reality policies indirect impact individuals internationally example according united nation s development program people displaced climate change women committed facilitating just equitable transition growth workers mining oil gas sectors men green jobs tech investment applies intersectional lens women indigenous people youth benefit opportunities census data shows women people colour low wage workers predominant transit riders accelerating major public transit projects directly beneficial projects developed using intersectional lens ensure accessibility safety fairness
gender diversity impact summary greener future
indirect long term benefits measures outlined section expected gender balanced climate change directly indirectly affects health wellbeing individuals communities nonetheless coastal remote northern indigenous communities minority groups low income communities women youth elderly people particularly vulnerable impacts climate change climate change global reality policies indirect impact individuals internationally example according united nation s development program people displaced climate change women committed facilitating just equitable transition growth workers mining oil gas sectors men green jobs tech investment applies intersectional lens women indigenous people youth benefit opportunities census data shows women people colour low wage workers predominant transit riders accelerating major public transit projects directly beneficial projects developed using intersectional lens ensure accessibility safety fairness
Safer Indoor Air
safer indoor air
government s highest responsibility canadians safe proper ventilation exchanges indoor air outdoor air important tool preventing spread covid canada opens days little colder need make sure indoor spaces properly ventilated students classroom businesses welcome customers make future reality s elected liberal government provide million safe return class fund ventilation improvement projects canada million first nations indoor air quality reserve schools provide million canada healthy communities initiative million funding directed pillar focused increasing air quality indoor ventilation introduce tax credit small businesses make easier invest ventilation
safer indoor air
government s highest responsibility canadians safe proper ventilation exchanges indoor air outdoor air important tool preventing spread covid canada opens days little colder need make sure indoor spaces properly ventilated students classroom businesses welcome customers make future reality s elected liberal government provide million safe return class fund ventilation improvement projects canada million first nations indoor air quality reserve schools provide million canada healthy communities initiative million funding directed pillar focused increasing air quality indoor ventilation introduce tax credit small businesses make easier invest ventilation
Continuing the Fight Against Systemic Racism and Discrimination
continuing fight systemic racism discrimination
canadians need stand work eradicate racism discrimination xenophobia continue meaningful steps tackle systemic racism discrimination ensuring build inclusive society canadian matter background reach potential elected liberal government boost funding antiracism strategy federal anti racism secretariat build progress years increase funding multicultural community programs programs play important role supporting community organizations country fight racism
continuing fight systemic racism discrimination
canadians need stand work eradicate racism discrimination xenophobia continue meaningful steps tackle systemic racism discrimination ensuring build inclusive society canadian matter background reach potential elected liberal government boost funding antiracism strategy federal anti racism secretariat build progress years increase funding multicultural community programs programs play important role supporting community organizations country fight racism
A Price On Pollution
price pollution
pollution cost s sure longer free pollute canada despite objections conservatives step way price pollution internationally recognized model proved world people really want good climate policy political obstruction know price pollution impact emissions elected liberal government continue rising price pollution putting money pockets canadians protecting canadian jobs competitiveness smart carbon pricing design forward collaboration key trading partners like united states european union applying border carbon adjustments imports countries aren t doing carbon pollution fight climate change includes considering applying border carbon adjustments imports steel cement aluminum emissions intensive industries similar european union s approach
price pollution
pollution cost s sure longer free pollute canada despite objections conservatives step way price pollution internationally recognized model proved world people really want good climate policy political obstruction know price pollution impact emissions elected liberal government continue rising price pollution putting money pockets canadians protecting canadian jobs competitiveness smart carbon pricing design forward collaboration key trading partners like united states european union applying border carbon adjustments imports countries aren t doing carbon pollution fight climate change includes considering applying border carbon adjustments imports steel cement aluminum emissions intensive industries similar european union s approach
10 Days of Paid Sick Leave
days paid sick leave
canadians proper paid sick leave force dilemma going work sick having money food table make kind choice days elected liberal government introduce amendments canada labour code provide days paid sick leave federally regulated workers choose going work sick paying bills convene provinces territories develop national action legislate sick leave country respecting provincial territorial jurisdiction unique needs small business owners
days paid sick leave
canadians proper paid sick leave force dilemma going work sick having money food table make kind choice days elected liberal government introduce amendments canada labour code provide days paid sick leave federally regulated workers choose going work sick paying bills convene provinces territories develop national action legislate sick leave country respecting provincial territorial jurisdiction unique needs small business owners
Developing an Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities
developing employment strategy canadians disabilities
canadians face significant barriers labour market workplace furthermore young people disabilities far likely living poverty youth disabilities thousands young people disabilities potential work remain unemployed elected liberal government develop implement employment strategy canadians disabilities strategy focused supports workers employers inclusive welcoming workplaces include investment ready willing amp able inclusive hiring program support individuals intellectual disabilities autism spectrum disorder asd stream youth employment skills strategy program yess support opportunities year young people help young canadians disabilities gain skills experience abilities need make successful transition labour market build successful careers
developing employment strategy canadians disabilities
canadians face significant barriers labour market workplace furthermore young people disabilities far likely living poverty youth disabilities thousands young people disabilities potential work remain unemployed elected liberal government develop implement employment strategy canadians disabilities strategy focused supports workers employers inclusive welcoming workplaces include investment ready willing amp able inclusive hiring program support individuals intellectual disabilities autism spectrum disorder asd stream youth employment skills strategy program yess support opportunities year young people help young canadians disabilities gain skills experience abilities need make successful transition labour market build successful careers
Support for Teachers
support teachers
teachers canada students paying pocket created eligible educator school supply tax credit address pandemic showed time time lengths expense ensure children learning elected liberal government increase refundable tax credit expand eligibility criteria include tech devices ensure teaching supplies purchased perform employment duties eligible matter
support teachers
teachers canada students paying pocket created eligible educator school supply tax credit address pandemic showed time time lengths expense ensure children learning elected liberal government increase refundable tax credit expand eligibility criteria include tech devices ensure teaching supplies purchased perform employment duties eligible matter
School Nutrition and Healthy Eating
school nutrition healthy eating
children need healthy nutritious food grow learn currently million children canada living guaranteed access nutritious school meals elected liberal government work provincial territorial municipal indigenous partners stakeholders develop national school food policy work national school nutritious meal program billion dollar investment years introduce restrictions commercial marketing food beverages children establish package labelling promote healthy food choices
school nutrition healthy eating
children need healthy nutritious food grow learn currently million children canada living guaranteed access nutritious school meals elected liberal government work provincial territorial municipal indigenous partners stakeholders develop national school food policy work national school nutritious meal program billion dollar investment years introduce restrictions commercial marketing food beverages children establish package labelling promote healthy food choices
Protecting Canadians from Online Harms
protecting canadians online harms
people canada victims hate speech amplified spread social media canadians want action want leadership stop harmful online content hold platforms accountable elected liberal government introduce legislation first days combat forms harmful online content specifically hate speech terrorist content content incites violence child sexual abuse material non consensual distribution intimate images make sure social media platforms online services held accountable content host legislation recognize importance freedom expression canadians balanced targeted approach tackle extreme harmful speech canada human rights act criminal code effectively combat online hate
protecting canadians online harms
people canada victims hate speech amplified spread social media canadians want action want leadership stop harmful online content hold platforms accountable elected liberal government introduce legislation first days combat forms harmful online content specifically hate speech terrorist content content incites violence child sexual abuse material non consensual distribution intimate images make sure social media platforms online services held accountable content host legislation recognize importance freedom expression canadians balanced targeted approach tackle extreme harmful speech canada human rights act criminal code effectively combat online hate
A Home Buyers’ Bill of Rights
home buyers rights
home buyers rights elected liberal government national home buyers rights process buying home fair open transparent convene federal provincial regulators develop national action increase consumer protection transparency real estate transactions home buyers rights ban blind bidding prevents bidders knowing bids prospective buyers ultimately drives home prices establish legal right home inspection make sure buyers peace mind investment sound ensure total transparency history recent house sale prices title searches require real estate agents disclose involved sides potential sale participants transaction forward publicly accessible beneficial ownership registry ensure banks lenders offer mortgage deferrals months event job loss major life event require mortgage lenders act best fully informed range choices disposal including first time home buyers incentive
home buyers rights
home buyers rights elected liberal government national home buyers rights process buying home fair open transparent convene federal provincial regulators develop national action increase consumer protection transparency real estate transactions home buyers rights ban blind bidding prevents bidders knowing bids prospective buyers ultimately drives home prices establish legal right home inspection make sure buyers peace mind investment sound ensure total transparency history recent house sale prices title searches require real estate agents disclose involved sides potential sale participants transaction forward publicly accessible beneficial ownership registry ensure banks lenders offer mortgage deferrals months event job loss major life event require mortgage lenders act best fully informed range choices disposal including first time home buyers incentive
Cap and Cut Emissions from Oil and Gas
cap cut emissions oil gas
greenhouse gas emissions oil gas sector risen makes canada s total emissions making largest emitting sector country climate change isn t just environmental issue s competitiveness issue oil gas sector climate science clear global investors clear oil gas sector accelerate efforts path net zero emissions elected liberal government place decisive ensure oil gas sector reaches net zero emissions elected liberal government make sure oil gas sector reduces emissions pace scale needed achieve net zero year targets stay track achieving shared goal driving pollution starts ensuring pollution oil gas sector doesn t current levels set milestones based advice net zero advisory body ensure reduction levels ambitious achievable oil gas sector makes meaningful contribution meeting nation s climate goals fortunately canada s largest oil gas companies committed achieving net zero emissions actions incentivize innovation adoption technologies including carbon capture utilization storage ccus
cap cut emissions oil gas
greenhouse gas emissions oil gas sector risen makes canada s total emissions making largest emitting sector country climate change isn t just environmental issue s competitiveness issue oil gas sector climate science clear global investors clear oil gas sector accelerate efforts path net zero emissions elected liberal government place decisive ensure oil gas sector reaches net zero emissions elected liberal government make sure oil gas sector reduces emissions pace scale needed achieve net zero year targets stay track achieving shared goal driving pollution starts ensuring pollution oil gas sector doesn t current levels set milestones based advice net zero advisory body ensure reduction levels ambitious achievable oil gas sector makes meaningful contribution meeting nation s climate goals fortunately canada s largest oil gas companies committed achieving net zero emissions actions incentivize innovation adoption technologies including carbon capture utilization storage ccus
Gender and Diversity Impact Summary: Moving Forward on Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
gender diversity impact summary moving forward reconciliation indigenous peoples
close canada s population self identified indigenous indigenous population fastest growing canada youngest population age approach reconciliation takes account different lived experiences first nations inuit metis nation communities key socio economic indicators like income education employment housing gender geography health justice indigenous children significantly overrepresented child welfare indigenous children represented children ages represented children foster care measures wellness indigenous children benefit indigenous children low income families single parent majority women led households intimate partner violence prevalent indigenous women prevalent lgbtq indigenous women additionally face challenges securing housing financial insecurity lack accessible affordable housing means indigenous women abusive relationships choose stay unsafe environment
gender diversity impact summary moving forward reconciliation indigenous peoples
close canada s population self identified indigenous indigenous population fastest growing canada youngest population age approach reconciliation takes account different lived experiences first nations inuit métis nation communities key socio economic indicators like income education employment housing gender geography health justice indigenous children significantly overrepresented child welfare indigenous children represented children ages represented children foster care measures wellness indigenous children benefit indigenous children low income families single parent majority women led households intimate partner violence prevalent indigenous women prevalent lgbtq indigenous women additionally face challenges securing housing financial insecurity lack accessible affordable housing means indigenous women abusive relationships choose stay unsafe environment
Canada Financial Crimes Agency
canada financial crimes agency
fraud money laundering insider trading organized crime financial crimes canadians risk economy risk elected liberal government establish canada s first nation wide agency sole purpose investigate highly complex crimes enforce federal law area coupled investment million years federal powers agency bring roof existing law enforcement resources rcmp intelligence capabilities financial transactions reports analysis centre fintrac expertise canada revenue agency
canada financial crimes agency
fraud money laundering insider trading organized crime financial crimes canadians risk economy risk elected liberal government establish canada s first nation wide agency sole purpose investigate highly complex crimes enforce federal law area coupled investment million years federal powers agency bring roof existing law enforcement resources rcmp intelligence capabilities financial transactions reports analysis centre fintrac expertise canada revenue agency
Support for Survivors of Hate-Motivated Crimes
support survivors hate motivated crimes
hateful vandalism violent attacks horrific actions leave debilitating lifelong scars victims t access care need victims hate motivated crimes worry having resources make complete recovery elected liberal government establish national support fund survivors hate motivated crimes help survivors ninsured costs bear mental health care physiotherapy medical equipment paramedical services
support survivors hate motivated crimes
hateful vandalism violent attacks horrific actions leave debilitating lifelong scars victims t access care need victims hate motivated crimes worry having resources make complete recovery elected liberal government establish national support fund survivors hate motivated crimes help survivors ninsured costs bear mental health care physiotherapy medical equipment paramedical services
Key Actions Since 2015 to Build a Better Health Care System
key actions build health care
injected billion time ups canada health transfer pandemic started help address extreme pressures covid health systems backlogs provided provinces territories billion support vaccine rollout campaigns canadians first second doses quickly possible invested additional billion home care community care palliative care services invested million address opioid crisis access treatment signed first provincial territorial agreement accelerate implementation national universal pharmacare continue forward partners funded million year national strategy high cost drugs rare diseases
key actions build health care
injected billion time ups canada health transfer pandemic started help address extreme pressures covid health systems backlogs provided provinces territories billion support vaccine rollout campaigns canadians first second doses quickly possible invested additional billion home care community care palliative care services invested million address opioid crisis access treatment signed first provincial territorial agreement accelerate implementation national universal pharmacare continue forward partners funded million year national strategy high cost drugs rare diseases
Cutting Methane Emissions
cutting methane emissions
methane causes times warming carbon dioxide emissions first years released atmosphere slashing methane emissions fastest ways slow rate climate change lifetimes place regulations make sure oil gas companies methane emissions relative emissions know needs elected liberal government require oil gas companies methane emissions levels work methane emissions broader economy seek similar commitments major economies upcoming g cop make national research council global centre excellence methane detection elimination address global issues reporting methane emissions
cutting methane emissions
methane causes times warming carbon dioxide emissions first years released atmosphere slashing methane emissions fastest ways slow rate climate change lifetimes place regulations make sure oil gas companies methane emissions relative emissions know needs elected liberal government require oil gas companies methane emissions levels work methane emissions broader economy seek similar commitments major economies upcoming g cop make national research council global centre excellence methane detection elimination address global issues reporting methane emissions
Key Actions Since 2015 to Support Mental Health
key actions support mental health
billion provinces territories increase availability mental health care million support pandemic canadians experiencing mental health challenges homelessness substance use million distinctions based mental health wellness strategy first nations metis inuit including indian residential schools health supports program crisis line hope wellness line million mental health interventions populations disproportionately affected covid million supporting veterans mental health cover costs related ptsd depressive anxiety disorders million support risk covid related trauma post traumatic stress disorder million development national mental health care standards launched wellness portal accessed million users invested million address opioid crisis including million substance addictions program
key actions support mental health
billion provinces territories increase availability mental health care million support pandemic canadians experiencing mental health challenges homelessness substance use million distinctions based mental health wellness strategy first nations métis inuit including indian residential schools health supports program crisis line hope wellness line million mental health interventions populations disproportionately affected covid million supporting veterans mental health cover costs related ptsd depressive anxiety disorders million support risk covid related trauma post traumatic stress disorder million development national mental health care standards launched wellness portal accessed million users invested million address opioid crisis including million substance addictions program
Gender and Diversity Impact Summary: A Stronger Canada
gender diversity impact summary canada
measures announced section positive impact experience rates violence crime experience discrimination racism gun violence growing problem canada s biggest city young men particular disproportionate risk firearm injuries firearm deaths year olds males hate crimes reported police motivated hate ethnicity race additionally pandemic began increase reports cybertips ca sextortion online exploitation cyber hate crimes canada reported police know discrimination racism police force justice big problem racialized canadians indigenous peoples reported having confidence police people living mental illness arrested lives veterans disabilities majority years older rates employment veterans generally low women veterans likely employed foreign policy guided commitment economic growth promote equality diversity inclusion environment defend democracy human rights rule law know women children lgbtq people disabilities disproportionately impacted persecution arbitrary detention conflict climate change economic disparities food insecurity feminist international development assistance policy requires programming include gender element include gender environmental chapters trade agreements s gendered approach defending democracy human rights measures end discrimination sexual misconduct gender based violence military directly benefit women diversity racialized canadians lgbtq people families
gender diversity impact summary canada
measures announced section positive impact experience rates violence crime experience discrimination racism gun violence growing problem canada s biggest city young men particular disproportionate risk firearm injuries firearm deaths year olds males hate crimes reported police motivated hate ethnicity race additionally pandemic began increase reports cybertips ca sextortion online exploitation cyber hate crimes canada reported police know discrimination racism police force justice big problem racialized canadians indigenous peoples reported having confidence police people living mental illness arrested lives veterans disabilities majority years older rates employment veterans generally low women veterans likely employed foreign policy guided commitment economic growth promote equality diversity inclusion environment defend democracy human rights rule law know women children lgbtq people disabilities disproportionately impacted persecution arbitrary detention conflict climate change economic disparities food insecurity feminist international development assistance policy requires programming include gender element include gender environmental chapters trade agreements s gendered approach defending democracy human rights measures end discrimination sexual misconduct gender based violence military directly benefit women diversity racialized canadians lgbtq people families
Creating Beyond a Million Jobs
million jobs
source statistics canada year ago launched campaign million jobs backed major investments extend supports assist people businesses transition invest recovery thanks emergency programs hard work canadians goal million jobs date canada recovered jobs lost pandemic comparison united states recovered jobs lost nearly reached milestone million jobs created despite second waves committed takes long takes canadians pandemic recovery underway canada recovery t just getting way things making things s making work fairer working time canada earns wage isn t livable s equipping canadians skills want need able earn good living s making canada global leader race talent making easier fairer canadians job removing barriers work child care s securing ability harness resources canada drive growth world securing supply chains critical goods services s helping businesses grow especially small businesses making competitive digital future s innovation entrepreneurship determination canadians elected liberal government employment pre pandemic levels going million jobs ensure jobs created good paying jobs
million jobs
source statistics canada year ago launched campaign million jobs backed major investments extend supports assist people businesses transition invest recovery thanks emergency programs hard work canadians goal million jobs date canada recovered jobs lost pandemic comparison united states recovered jobs lost nearly reached milestone million jobs created despite second waves committed takes long takes canadians pandemic recovery underway canada recovery t just getting way things making things s making work fairer working time canada earns wage isn t livable s equipping canadians skills want need able earn good living s making canada global leader race talent making easier fairer canadians job removing barriers work child care s securing ability harness resources canada drive growth world securing supply chains critical goods services s helping businesses grow especially small businesses making competitive digital future s innovation entrepreneurship determination canadians elected liberal government employment pre pandemic levels going million jobs ensure jobs created good paying jobs
RCMP Reform
rcmp reform
canadians treated fairly safely public safety agencies black indigenous people far likely fatal encounters rcmp furthermore rcmp revealed having limited external oversight report culture permits harassment ranks federal law enforcement agency motto maintiens le droit hold highest standard ensure protects respects canadians means ensuring external oversight bringing cultural change eliminate harassment ranks elected liberal government reform rcmp seven key measures current management advisory board line canadian police services oversight rcmp bring forward clear timelines compliance civilian review complaints commission recommendations support external review rcmp s sanctions disciplinary regime review adequacy existing sanctions sanctions properly applied prohibit rcmp using neck restraints prohibit use tear gas rubber bullets crowd control make independent centre harassment resolution fully external rcmp ensure conflicts reviewing complaints commit external review current deescalation training ensure training results safest possible outcomes officers canadians work provinces territories municipalities contract rcmp services make service connected community social support workers
rcmp reform
canadians treated fairly safely public safety agencies black indigenous people far likely fatal encounters rcmp furthermore rcmp revealed having limited external oversight report culture permits harassment ranks federal law enforcement agency motto maintiens le droit hold highest standard ensure protects respects canadians means ensuring external oversight bringing cultural change eliminate harassment ranks elected liberal government reform rcmp seven key measures current management advisory board line canadian police services oversight rcmp bring forward clear timelines compliance civilian review complaints commission recommendations support external review rcmp s sanctions disciplinary regime review adequacy existing sanctions sanctions properly applied prohibit rcmp using neck restraints prohibit use tear gas rubber bullets crowd control make independent centre harassment resolution fully external rcmp ensure conflicts reviewing complaints commit external review current deescalation training ensure training results safest possible outcomes officers canadians work provinces territories municipalities contract rcmp services make service connected community social support workers
Eliminating Thermal Coal Exports
eliminating thermal coal exports
science proven phasing coal electricity sector single important climate action country means healthier air elected liberal government ban thermal coal exports canada later
eliminating thermal coal exports
science proven phasing coal electricity sector single important climate action country means healthier air elected liberal government ban thermal coal exports canada later
Key Actions Since 2015 to Support Workers
key actions support workers
established federal minimum wage comes effect december rise inflation permanently extended ei sickness benefits weeks coming effect summer created canada emergency response benefit cerb canada recovery benefit crb provide direct support eligible workers lost income covid introduced canada emergency wage subsidy cews helped businesses million canadians work start pandemic introduced canada training credit ctc refundable tax credit help canadians cost eligible training fees
key actions support workers
established federal minimum wage comes effect december rise inflation permanently extended ei sickness benefits weeks coming effect summer created canada emergency response benefit cerb canada recovery benefit crb provide direct support eligible workers lost income covid introduced canada emergency wage subsidy cews helped businesses million canadians work start pandemic introduced canada training credit ctc refundable tax credit help canadians cost eligible training fees
Eliminating Subsidies and Public Financing for Fossil Fuel
eliminating subsidies public financing fossil fuel
elected liberal government accelerate g commitment eliminate fossil fuel subsidies develop phase public financing fossil fuel sector including crown corporations consistent commitment reach net zero emissions
eliminating subsidies public financing fossil fuel
elected liberal government accelerate g commitment eliminate fossil fuel subsidies develop phase public financing fossil fuel sector including crown corporations consistent commitment reach net zero emissions
Key Actions Since 2015 to Support Families
key actions support families
key actions support families started building day canada wide early learning child care reaching agreements seven provinces territory covering half children canada created canada child benefit gives money tax free families conservative government helped lift children poverty provided ccb help parents children cope extra costs covid introduced parental sharing benefit gives extra weeks ei benefits families parents parent family agree time child promotes equality home workplace makes families
key actions support families
key actions support families started building day canada wide early learning child care reaching agreements seven provinces territory covering half children canada created canada child benefit gives money tax free families conservative government helped lift children poverty provided ccb help parents children cope extra costs covid introduced parental sharing benefit gives extra weeks ei benefits families parents parent family agree time child promotes equality home workplace makes families
Black Canadians Justice Strategy
black canadians justice strategy
anti black racism discrimination reality canada acutely felt canada s policing criminal justice black canadians significantly overrepresented federal prison accounting prison population represent population work grassroots organizations like black lives matters raised voices bring global attention issue systemic racism discrimination violence black canadians persist long inequality called addressed elected liberal government develop black canadians justice strategy address anti black racism discrimination criminal justice
black canadians justice strategy
anti black racism discrimination reality canada acutely felt canada s policing criminal justice black canadians significantly overrepresented federal prison accounting prison population represent population work grassroots organizations like black lives matters raised voices bring global attention issue systemic racism discrimination violence black canadians persist long inequality called addressed elected liberal government develop black canadians justice strategy address anti black racism discrimination criminal justice
Better Support for Low-income Workers
support low income workers
worst economic impacts pandemic suffered afford low wage workers times likely suffer layoffs wealthy canadians low income workers live poverty line including time workers earning minimum wage people work jobs racialized canadians newcomers working time canada live poverty elected liberal government continue expand canada workers benefit support million additional canadians low wage jobs helping return work increasing benefits canada s vulnerable eligible year ensure canadians qualify automatically enrolled benefit delivered quarterly basis continue ensure secondary earners women exclude working income income testing canada workers benefit families receive
support low income workers
worst economic impacts pandemic suffered afford low wage workers times likely suffer layoffs wealthy canadians low income workers live poverty line including time workers earning minimum wage people work jobs racialized canadians newcomers working time canada live poverty elected liberal government continue expand canada workers benefit support million additional canadians low wage jobs helping return work increasing benefits canada s vulnerable eligible year ensure canadians qualify automatically enrolled benefit delivered quarterly basis continue ensure secondary earners women exclude working income income testing canada workers benefit families receive
A Fairer Financial System
fairer financial
years brought penalties crack predatory sales practices increase transparency way banks deal help canadians struggling pandemic sure lenders provided canadians options ease debt payments action ensure come covid protections level playing field financial institution elected liberal government require financial institutions offer flexible repayment options default fall hard times face life event causes financial stress include mandatory option month deferral mortgage payments qualifying circumstances establish single independent ombudsperson handling consumer complaints involving banks power impose binding arbitration crack predatory lenders lowering criminal rate powers financial consumer agency canada review prices charged banks impose changes excessive forward canada model open banking launch later beginning ensure bank control data modernize canada s payments technology deliver faster cost options securely conveniently manage money pay bills transfer funds loved ones world
fairer financial
years brought penalties crack predatory sales practices increase transparency way banks deal help canadians struggling pandemic sure lenders provided canadians options ease debt payments action ensure come covid protections level playing field financial institution elected liberal government require financial institutions offer flexible repayment options default fall hard times face life event causes financial stress include mandatory option month deferral mortgage payments qualifying circumstances establish single independent ombudsperson handling consumer complaints involving banks power impose binding arbitration crack predatory lenders lowering criminal rate powers financial consumer agency canada review prices charged banks impose changes excessive forward canada model open banking launch later beginning ensure bank control data modernize canada s payments technology deliver faster cost options securely conveniently manage money pay bills transfer funds loved ones world
Increasing Access to Mental Health Courts
increasing access mental health courts
according mental health commission canada people living mental illness arrested lives people facing mental health problems illnesses need treatment criminalized mental health courts designed address needs people criminal justice mental health conditions help access treatment community supports need avoid reoffending elected liberal government work provinces territories help canadians access mental health courts provide people suffering mental health illnesses path recovery expand access culturally appropriate trauma informed mental health services indigenous peoples access treatment mental health courts
increasing access mental health courts
according mental health commission canada people living mental illness arrested lives people facing mental health problems illnesses need treatment criminalized mental health courts designed address needs people criminal justice mental health conditions help access treatment community supports need avoid reoffending elected liberal government work provinces territories help canadians access mental health courts provide people suffering mental health illnesses path recovery expand access culturally appropriate trauma informed mental health services indigenous peoples access treatment mental health courts
Our Clean Power Advantage
power advantage
canada cleanest power grids world key challenge national power grid regional grids connect limits reach power sources just past canadian governments invested national railway highways partner provinces territories develop truly national power grid secure affordable net zero power canadians good jobs elected liberal government introduce electricity standard set canada path cut emissions achieve net zero emitting electricity develop additional investment tax credits range renewable energy battery storage solutions accelerate deployment energy pan canadian grid council promote infrastructure investments smart grids grid integration electricity sector innovation goal making canada reliable costeffective carbon free electricity producer world build work make power readily available including working atlantic canada quebec atlantic loop electricity generated moved provinces
power advantage
canada cleanest power grids world key challenge national power grid regional grids connect limits reach power sources just past canadian governments invested national railway highways partner provinces territories develop truly national power grid secure affordable net zero power canadians good jobs elected liberal government introduce electricity standard set canada path cut emissions achieve net zero emitting electricity develop additional investment tax credits range renewable energy battery storage solutions accelerate deployment energy pan canadian grid council promote infrastructure investments smart grids grid integration electricity sector innovation goal making canada reliable costeffective carbon free electricity producer world build work make power readily available including working atlantic canada quebec atlantic loop electricity generated moved provinces
An EI System that Works for Everyone
ei works
canada s employment insurance ei important protections workers prior covid unemployed workers denied ei coverage self employed people freelancers contractors gig workers unable contribute covid taught having programs rely matters believe work covered elected liberal government introduce ei benefit self employed canadians delivered tax provide unemployment assistance comparable ei lasting weeks provide support nearly needed self employed canadians seeking access benefit responsible contribute portion normally pay salaried employee details regarding benefit developed coming year launch benefit happening january rights workers employed digital platforms entitled job protections canada labour code establish provisions income tax act ensure work counts ei cpp making platforms pay associated contributions employer forward inclusive ei addresses gaps obvious covid based input received consultations future ei currently underway bring forward vision modern ei covers workers including workers seasonal employment simpler responsive workers employers
ei works
canada s employment insurance ei important protections workers prior covid unemployed workers denied ei coverage self employed people freelancers contractors gig workers unable contribute covid taught having programs rely matters believe work covered elected liberal government introduce ei benefit self employed canadians delivered tax provide unemployment assistance comparable ei lasting weeks provide support nearly needed self employed canadians seeking access benefit responsible contribute portion normally pay salaried employee details regarding benefit developed coming year launch benefit happening january rights workers employed digital platforms entitled job protections canada labour code establish provisions income tax act ensure work counts ei cpp making platforms pay associated contributions employer forward inclusive ei addresses gaps obvious covid based input received consultations future ei currently underway bring forward vision modern ei covers workers including workers seasonal employment simpler responsive workers employers
Access to Justice
access justice
access justice fundamental just fair canadian society timeliness important pandemic created backlog pandemic travel restrictions limited ability appear person proceedings especially people live rural remote areas time pandemic pushed courts ways use technology provides opportunity canada lead advancement court modernization elected liberal government introduce act amend criminal code identification criminals act make related amendments acts covid response measures make criminal procedure reforms adopt virtual means use virtual remote proceedings expanded use telewarrant process support technological modernization federal courtrooms tribunals support provinces territories digitization modernization court systems facilitate partnerships develop specialized technological digital services court operations safe secure lead fairer access justice
access justice
access justice fundamental just fair canadian society timeliness important pandemic created backlog pandemic travel restrictions limited ability appear person proceedings especially people live rural remote areas time pandemic pushed courts ways use technology provides opportunity canada lead advancement court modernization elected liberal government introduce act amend criminal code identification criminals act make related amendments acts covid response measures make criminal procedure reforms adopt virtual means use virtual remote proceedings expanded use telewarrant process support technological modernization federal courtrooms tribunals support provinces territories digitization modernization court systems facilitate partnerships develop specialized technological digital services court operations safe secure lead fairer access justice
Career Insurance Benefit
career insurance benefit
losing job time hard transitioning job ve years especially difficult time effort takes start career leaves workers vulnerable having accept job just long term investment school train elected liberal government establish ei career insurance benefit benefit available people worked continuously employer years laid business closes career insurance benefit kick regular ei ends providing additional insured earnings first year following layoff extra second year workers years providing significant help difficult time
career insurance benefit
losing job time hard transitioning job ve years especially difficult time effort takes start career leaves workers vulnerable having accept job just long term investment school train elected liberal government establish ei career insurance benefit benefit available people worked continuously employer years laid business closes career insurance benefit kick regular ei ends providing additional insured earnings first year following layoff extra second year workers years providing significant help difficult time
Extending and Expanding the Home Expense Deduction
extending home expense deduction
response record number canadians working remotely covid created simplified home expense deduction enabled year claim expenses things like office equipment need receipts elected liberal government extend home expense deduction additional years tax year increase deductible
extending home expense deduction
response record number canadians working remotely covid created simplified home expense deduction enabled year claim expenses things like office equipment need receipts elected liberal government extend home expense deduction additional years tax year increase deductible
Accelerating Our Net-Zero Industrial Transformation
accelerating net zero industrial transformation
net zero accelerator liberals invest billion accelerate green jobs canada s industrial transformation extra billion targeted support aerospace sector accelerate transition funds unlocked private investments ghg emissions million tonnes year equivalent taking million passenger vehicles road elected liberal government advance green industrial strategies continue investing funds net zero accelerator strategic opportunities make sure canada claims fair share growing growth opportunities
accelerating net zero industrial transformation
net zero accelerator liberals invest billion accelerate green jobs canada s industrial transformation extra billion targeted support aerospace sector accelerate transition funds unlocked private investments ghg emissions million tonnes year equivalent taking million passenger vehicles road elected liberal government advance green industrial strategies continue investing funds net zero accelerator strategic opportunities make sure canada claims fair share growing growth opportunities
Making Workplaces Fairer, For Everyone
making workplaces fairer
people canada work hard deserve workplace treats widening imbalance workers large organizations employ making harder workers stand needs affecting infringing work life balance putting rights collective bargaining risk elected liberal government provide paid leave days federally regulated employees experience miscarriage stillbirth happen pregnancies provisions canada labour code support women need temporarily assigned duties pregnancy breast feeding fairer collective bargaining process introducing legislation prohibit use replacement workers scabs union employer federally regulated industry locked employees work federally regulated employers labour groups develop policy right disconnect workers disconnect end workday worrying job security healthy work life balance public post secondary educational institutions laurentian university subject corporate restructuring
making workplaces fairer
people canada work hard deserve workplace treats widening imbalance workers large organizations employ making harder workers stand needs affecting infringing work life balance putting rights collective bargaining risk elected liberal government provide paid leave days federally regulated employees experience miscarriage stillbirth happen pregnancies provisions canada labour code support women need temporarily assigned duties pregnancy breast feeding fairer collective bargaining process introducing legislation prohibit use replacement workers scabs union employer federally regulated industry locked employees work federally regulated employers labour groups develop policy right disconnect workers disconnect end workday worrying job security healthy work life balance public post secondary educational institutions laurentian university subject corporate restructuring
Key Support Since 2015 for Seniors
key support seniors
reversed conservative policy restored age eligibility oas gis preventing seniors aged plunging severe poverty year provided time payment week august old age security pensioners years age june increased old age security pension seniors aged providing first year pensioners receiving benefit increased guaranteed income supplement gis individual seniors financial security vulnerable seniors created age home initiative help low income vulnerable seniors live homes long possible created opportunities seniors connected supported active members communities investing additional million year horizons seniors program worked provinces territories increase canada quebec pension s maximum yearly benefit future retirees meaningfully risk retirement decreased poverty rate seniors
key support seniors
reversed conservative policy restored age eligibility oas gis preventing seniors aged plunging severe poverty year provided time payment week august old age security pensioners years age june increased old age security pension seniors aged providing first year pensioners receiving benefit increased guaranteed income supplement gis individual seniors financial security vulnerable seniors created age home initiative help low income vulnerable seniors live homes long possible created opportunities seniors connected supported active members communities investing additional million year horizons seniors program worked provinces territories increase canada quebec pension s maximum yearly benefit future retirees meaningfully risk retirement decreased poverty rate seniors
Zero Plastic Waste by 2030
zero plastic waste
currently plastics use recycled tonnes plastics worth billions dollars thrown landfills increasing recycling rates extending life cycle plastics isn t just environmental imperative s economic opportunity elected liberal government require plastic packaging canada contain recycled content accelerate implementation zero plastic waste action partnership provinces territories ensure canada s actions consistent leading jurisdictions continue work provinces territories ensure s producers taxpayers responsible cost managing plastic waste work provinces territories implement enforce ambitious recycling target plastic beverage bottles federal procurement practices prioritize reusable recyclable products support goal zero plastic waste introduce labelling rules prohibit use chasing arrows symbol unless canada s recycling facilities accept reliable end markets products support provincial territorial producer responsibility efforts establishing federal public registry require producers annually report type end life management plastics canadian economy
zero plastic waste
currently plastics use recycled tonnes plastics worth billions dollars thrown landfills increasing recycling rates extending life cycle plastics isn t just environmental imperative s economic opportunity elected liberal government require plastic packaging canada contain recycled content accelerate implementation zero plastic waste action partnership provinces territories ensure canada s actions consistent leading jurisdictions continue work provinces territories ensure s producers taxpayers responsible cost managing plastic waste work provinces territories implement enforce ambitious recycling target plastic beverage bottles federal procurement practices prioritize reusable recyclable products support goal zero plastic waste introduce labelling rules prohibit use chasing arrows symbol unless canada s recycling facilities accept reliable end markets products support provincial territorial producer responsibility efforts establishing federal public registry require producers annually report type end life management plastics canadian economy
Doubling the Union Training and Innovation Program
doubling union training innovation program
canadian economy showing signs recovery boom construction led shortage skilled workers elected liberal government double union training innovation program million year support apprenticeship training opportunities additional partnerships red seal trades canada target participation women indigenous people newcomers persons disabilities black racialized canadians forward establish apprenticeship service connect first year apprentices red seal trades opportunities small medium sized employers
doubling union training innovation program
canadian economy showing signs recovery boom construction led shortage skilled workers elected liberal government double union training innovation program million year support apprenticeship training opportunities additional partnerships red seal trades canada target participation women indigenous people newcomers persons disabilities black racialized canadians forward establish apprenticeship service connect first year apprentices red seal trades opportunities small medium sized employers
Investing in New Plastic Recycling Innovation
investing plastic recycling innovation
leading companies taken challenge build circular economy reduces plastic pollution capitalize need invest innovators finding ways eliminate plastic waste elected liberal government million infrastructure innovation fund years scale commercialize canada technologies solutions reuse recycling plastics
investing plastic recycling innovation
leading companies taken challenge build circular economy reduces plastic pollution capitalize need invest innovators finding ways eliminate plastic waste elected liberal government million infrastructure innovation fund years scale commercialize canada technologies solutions reuse recycling plastics
Key Actions Since 2015 to Support Businesses
key actions support businesses
introduced canada emergency wage subsidy helped employers economy workers payroll created canada emergency business account ceba provided free loans businesses sure canada lowest combined small business tax rate g moved forward credit card fees small businesses successfully renegotiated nafta deal safeguards tariff free access canadian goods introduced accelerated investment incentive provide accelerated capital cost allowances businesses sizes sectors boost investment canada
key actions support businesses
introduced canada emergency wage subsidy helped employers economy workers payroll created canada emergency business account ceba provided free loans businesses sure canada lowest combined small business tax rate g moved forward credit card fees small businesses successfully renegotiated nafta deal safeguards tariff free access canadian goods introduced accelerated investment incentive provide accelerated capital cost allowances businesses sizes sectors boost investment canada
Supporting International Action to Combat Plastic Pollution
supporting international action combat plastic pollution
canada demonstrated international leadership combatting plastic pollution launched oceans plastics charter endorsed governments businesses organizations invested million help developing countries prevent plastic waste polluting oceans shorelines elected liberal government accelerate global shift circular economy host year s world circular economy forum build ocean plastics charter working leading countries development global agreement plastics
supporting international action combat plastic pollution
canada demonstrated international leadership combatting plastic pollution launched oceans plastics charter endorsed governments businesses organizations invested million help developing countries prevent plastic waste polluting oceans shorelines elected liberal government accelerate global shift circular economy host year s world circular economy forum build ocean plastics charter working leading countries development global agreement plastics
A Retrofit Economy that Cuts Pollution and Creates Jobs
retrofit economy cuts pollution creates jobs
energy efficient make homes buildings monthly bills pollute order achieve net zero emissions retrofit building canada presents real opportunity kickstart vibrant retrofit economy good middle class jobs communities elected liberal government continue help canadians energy efficiency homes energy bills providing grants home retrofits free loans deep retrofits launch national net zero emissions building strategy chart path net zero emissions buildings ambitious milestones way accelerate development national net zero emissions model building code adoption accelerate transition fossil fuel based heating systems electrification incentives standards including investing million help low income canadians home heating oil require energuide labeling homes time sale low carbon building materials innovation hub work directly entrepreneurs municipalities provinces territories indigenous governments ensure canadian innovations best positioned succeed investments forest industry transformation program working partners jobs forest based economy bring forward innovations sustainable low carbon building materials launch community led net zero homes initiative supports projects pursue multiple concurrent retrofits community neighbourhood overall costs initiative modeled dutch energiesprong program
retrofit economy cuts pollution creates jobs
energy efficient make homes buildings monthly bills pollute order achieve net zero emissions retrofit building canada presents real opportunity kickstart vibrant retrofit economy good middle class jobs communities elected liberal government continue help canadians energy efficiency homes energy bills providing grants home retrofits free loans deep retrofits launch national net zero emissions building strategy chart path net zero emissions buildings ambitious milestones way accelerate development national net zero emissions model building code adoption accelerate transition fossil fuel based heating systems electrification incentives standards including investing million help low income canadians home heating oil require energuide labeling homes time sale low carbon building materials innovation hub work directly entrepreneurs municipalities provinces territories indigenous governments ensure canadian innovations best positioned succeed investments forest industry transformation program working partners jobs forest based economy bring forward innovations sustainable low carbon building materials launch community led net zero homes initiative supports projects pursue multiple concurrent retrofits community neighbourhood overall costs initiative modeled dutch energiesprong program
Bringing All Businesses Along to Recovery
bringing businesses recovery
pandemic ve helped hundreds thousands businesses lights protected million jobs know areas country certain sectors recovery remains uneven elected liberal government extend canada recovery hiring program march businesses hire workers canadians job provide canada s hard hit tourism industry temporary wage rent support expenses help winter
bringing businesses recovery
pandemic ve helped hundreds thousands businesses lights protected million jobs know areas country certain sectors recovery remains uneven elected liberal government extend canada recovery hiring program march businesses hire workers canadians job provide canada s hard hit tourism industry temporary wage rent support expenses help winter
A Right to Repair Your Home Appliances
right home appliances
lifetime home appliances dramatically reduced past decade cheaper replace means people paying appliances using time appliances ending landfills costing middle class real environmental problem shouldn t way elected liberal government implement right extend life home appliances particularly electronics requiring manufacturers supply manuals spare parts facilitate replication longer produced introduce tax credit cover cost home appliance repairs performed technicians introduce includes provisions inform citizens environmental impacts consumer products require businesses inform canadians environmental impacts consumer products amend copyright act ensure provisions prevent digital devices systems copied distributed
right home appliances
lifetime home appliances dramatically reduced past decade cheaper replace means people paying appliances using time appliances ending landfills costing middle class real environmental problem shouldn t way elected liberal government implement right extend life home appliances particularly electronics requiring manufacturers supply manuals spare parts facilitate replication longer produced introduce tax credit cover cost home appliance repairs performed technicians introduce includes provisions inform citizens environmental impacts consumer products require businesses inform canadians environmental impacts consumer products amend copyright act ensure provisions prevent digital devices systems copied distributed
Tackling Food Waste
tackling food waste
food waste canada help save consumers money food security support efficiency agriculture food sector significantly cut pollution created canada s first food waste reduction challenge investing million innovative ways economy cut food waste elected liberal government waste food fund help build circular food economy canada food wasted farm table fund help players food supply chain commercialize adopt ways eliminate repurpose food waste continue partner support community based food security organizations make sure canadians access healthy food
tackling food waste
food waste canada help save consumers money food security support efficiency agriculture food sector significantly cut pollution created canada s first food waste reduction challenge investing million innovative ways economy cut food waste elected liberal government waste food fund help build circular food economy canada food wasted farm table fund help players food supply chain commercialize adopt ways eliminate repurpose food waste continue partner support community based food security organizations make sure canadians access healthy food
Seizing the Opportunities of the Digital Economy
seizing opportunities digital economy
pandemic did business online digital economy grows make sure canadian businesses poised compete win s help small medium sized businesses adopt technologies digitize offerings ll jobs young people process forward implement canada digital adoption program microgrants smaller main street businesses afford costs technology training work opportunities young people assist small medium sized businesses adopting technology offer zero loans small medium sized businesses finance technology adoption projects
seizing opportunities digital economy
pandemic did business online digital economy grows make sure canadian businesses poised compete win s help small medium sized businesses adopt technologies digitize offerings ll jobs young people process forward implement canada digital adoption program microgrants smaller main street businesses afford costs technology training work opportunities young people assist small medium sized businesses adopting technology offer zero loans small medium sized businesses finance technology adoption projects
Making it Easier for Small Businesses to Invest and Grow
making easier small businesses invest grow
canada s small businesses innovative entrepreneurs scale companies good jobs need access financing order recover good jobs invest long term growth forward unleash investments canada small business financing program increase annual financing estimated million supporting approximately additional small businesses elected liberal government increase maximum loan extend loan coverage years equipment leasehold improvements expand borrower eligibility include non profit charitable social enterprises introduce line credit expand loan class eligibility include lending intellectual property start assets expenses
making easier small businesses invest grow
canada s small businesses innovative entrepreneurs scale companies good jobs need access financing order recover good jobs invest long term growth forward unleash investments canada small business financing program increase annual financing estimated million supporting approximately additional small businesses elected liberal government increase maximum loan extend loan coverage years equipment leasehold improvements expand borrower eligibility include non profit charitable social enterprises introduce line credit expand loan class eligibility include lending intellectual property start assets expenses
Boosting Business Investment
boosting business investment
businesses able invest projects capital assets need grow strengthens recovery creates good middle class jobs elected liberal government moving forward boost business investment allowing privately owned canadian controlled businesses immediately expense million growth enhancing investments including areas like software patents machinery
boosting business investment
businesses able invest projects capital assets need grow strengthens recovery creates good middle class jobs elected liberal government moving forward boost business investment allowing privately owned canadian controlled businesses immediately expense million growth enhancing investments including areas like software patents machinery
Key Actions Since 2015 to Support Innovation, Research, and Science
key actions support innovation research science
brought country s first innovation skills introduced first national intellectual property strategy invested tech government canada s history created strategic innovation fund net zero accelerator spur innovation accelerate growth canada s businesses attracted highly skilled global talent global skills strategy introduced
key actions support innovation research science
brought country s first innovation skills introduced first national intellectual property strategy invested tech government canada s history created strategic innovation fund net zero accelerator spur innovation accelerate growth canada s businesses attracted highly skilled global talent global skills strategy introduced
Key Actions Since 2015 for Young People
key actions young people
largest investment young canadians respond pandemic totaling billion years including action student grants loans training created work opportunities experiences young canadians provided income support students canada emergency student benefit created canada s youth policy diverse voices young people guide government priorities actions doubled canada student grants years support young people pandemic
key actions young people
largest investment young canadians respond pandemic totaling billion years including action student grants loans training created work opportunities experiences young canadians provided income support students canada emergency student benefit created canada s youth policy diverse voices young people guide government priorities actions doubled canada student grants years support young people pandemic
Zero Emissions Vehicles
zero emissions vehicles
quarter emissions come transportation sector half emissions come cars trucks canadians everyday know action needed pollution transportation s launched izev program provide purchase rebates canadians want wheel electric vehicle june set mandatory target light duty cars passenger trucks sales zero emissions accelerating canada s target years elected liberal government invest additional billion izev rebate program broaden eligibility wider range vehicle types including used vehicles help canadians zero emissions vehicle invest additional million add electric vehicle chargers hydrogen stations canada s network work industry labour stakeholders develop regulated sales requirement light duty vehicle sales zero emissions vehicles provide million make sure existing buildings install charging stations removing barrier adopting car double attract investments jobs manufacturing zero emissions vehicles canada billion net zero accelerator accelerate greening government commitments electrify entire federal fleet light duty vehicles existing target require medium heavy duty vehicles sales zero emission feasible invest million retrofit large trucks currently road cut pollution
zero emissions vehicles
quarter emissions come transportation sector half emissions come cars trucks canadians everyday know action needed pollution transportation s launched izev program provide purchase rebates canadians want wheel electric vehicle june set mandatory target light duty cars passenger trucks sales zero emissions accelerating canada s target years elected liberal government invest additional billion izev rebate program broaden eligibility wider range vehicle types including used vehicles help canadians zero emissions vehicle invest additional million add electric vehicle chargers hydrogen stations canada s network work industry labour stakeholders develop regulated sales requirement light duty vehicle sales zero emissions vehicles provide million make sure existing buildings install charging stations removing barrier adopting car double attract investments jobs manufacturing zero emissions vehicles canada billion net zero accelerator accelerate greening government commitments electrify entire federal fleet light duty vehicles existing target require medium heavy duty vehicles sales zero emission feasible invest million retrofit large trucks currently road cut pollution
Making It Easier to Invest in Research and Development
making easier invest research development
hard work needed streamline federal innovation programs consolidated duplicative programming created ones gaps created concierge service help innovators navigate government programs red tape way research development elected liberal government reform scientific research experimental development program red tape need consultants align eligible expenses today s innovation r amp d make program generous companies biggest risks promoting productivity inventions creation good jobs
making easier invest research development
hard work needed streamline federal innovation programs consolidated duplicative programming created ones gaps created concierge service help innovators navigate government programs red tape way research development elected liberal government reform scientific research experimental development program red tape need consultants align eligible expenses today s innovation r amp d make program generous companies biggest risks promoting productivity inventions creation good jobs
Support for Mental Health
support mental health
critical component continued support availability culturally appropriate trauma informed mental health support services elected liberal government commit additional billion distinctions based mental health wellness strategy first nations inuit metis nation recent commitment million total investment billion years understand work time need guided communities survivors families
support mental health
critical component continued support availability culturally appropriate trauma informed mental health support services elected liberal government commit additional billion distinctions based mental health wellness strategy first nations inuit métis nation recent commitment million total investment billion years understand work time need guided communities survivors families
Strengthening Canadian Research
strengthening canadian research
mrna technology vaccines keeping safe covid product decades research first began university british columbia key lessons covid fundamental science research vital long term prosperity elected liberal government add canada research chairs help attract retain talent canadian universities support graduate research focus gender racial equity canadian faculty promoting inter disciplinary research reinforcing canada s world leading capabilities life sciences bio medical research establish million year fund colleges universities help commercialize leading research including identifying securing patent rights research institutions connecting researchers people businesses help innovations action grow economy drawing canada s contribution mrna science vaccines introduce million year fund pursue moonshot research high impact illnesses vaccine possible
strengthening canadian research
mrna technology vaccines keeping safe covid product decades research first began university british columbia key lessons covid fundamental science research vital long term prosperity elected liberal government add canada research chairs help attract retain talent canadian universities support graduate research focus gender racial equity canadian faculty promoting inter disciplinary research reinforcing canada s world leading capabilities life sciences bio medical research establish million year fund colleges universities help commercialize leading research including identifying securing patent rights research institutions connecting researchers people businesses help innovations action grow economy drawing canada s contribution mrna science vaccines introduce million year fund pursue moonshot research high impact illnesses vaccine possible
A New Rent-to-Own Program
rent program
rent program takes time save money buy home rent largest household expenses right options people leverage rent pay home purchase elected liberal government introduce rent program help make easier renters path home ownership renting program designed based principles landlord commit charging renter market rate help canadians build savings payment landlord commit ownership year term proper safeguards place future homeowner stream current renters landlords particularly condo settings immediately enter rent agreement commit billion loans grants develop scale rent projects private forprofit op partners
rent program
rent program takes time save money buy home rent largest household expenses right options people leverage rent pay home purchase elected liberal government introduce rent program help make easier renters path home ownership renting program designed based principles landlord commit charging renter market rate help canadians build savings payment landlord commit ownership year term proper safeguards place future homeowner stream current renters landlords particularly condo settings immediately enter rent agreement commit billion loans grants develop scale rent projects private forprofit op partners
Uncovering Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites at Other Federally Run Institutions
uncovering unmarked graves burial sites federally run institutions
residential schools federal institutions indigenous peoples forced attend institutions day schools indian hospitals furthered colonial racist policies assimilation sites explored uncover remains ancestors loved ones elected liberal government provide necessary supports communities wish continue undertake work burial searches sites institutions
uncovering unmarked graves burial sites federally run institutions
residential schools federal institutions indigenous peoples forced attend institutions day schools indian hospitals furthered colonial racist policies assimilation sites explored uncover remains ancestors loved ones elected liberal government provide necessary supports communities wish continue undertake work burial searches sites institutions
Matching Workers with Jobs
matching workers jobs
signs strength recovery sectors businesses growth outpacing ability workers spring largest investment training workers canadian history help reskill meet needs employers action address labour shortages make sure businesses grow capitalize opportunities recovery opportunities workers welcome talented workers canada make easier workers relocate good jobs experienced workers workforce boost participation diverse canadians skilled trades address specific needs evolving sectors make easier workers connect employers attract global talent provide training workers businesses need succeed elected liberal government reform economic immigration programs expand pathways permanent residence temporary foreign workers international students express entry points build economic mobility pathways pilot work employers communities canada welcome skilled refugees labour shortages demand sectors health care establish trusted employer streamline application process canadian companies hiring temporary foreign workers labour shortages filled canadian workers grow global talent stream program simplifying permit renewals upholding week processing time establishing employer hotline allow canadian companies attract hire highly skilled workers continue work provinces territories regulatory bodies foreign credential recognition introduce labour mobility tax credit allow workers building construction trades deduct eligible travel temporary relocation expenses giving tax credit year make easier women vulnerable groups access training requiring businesses supported sectoral workforce solutions program include wrap supports include transportation training program computers food referral counselling housing legal support support finding child care mentoring coaching introduce career extension tax credit help seniors want stay workforce stay workforce tax credit let people earn working income taxes seniors earn minimum jobs able eliminate tax payable portion income receive tax credit develop sector specific agricultural labour strategy employers unions address persistent labour shortages continue deliver million investment train workers green jobs opportunities reskill energy workers just transition details available greener future
matching workers jobs
signs strength recovery sectors businesses growth outpacing ability workers spring largest investment training workers canadian history help reskill meet needs employers action address labour shortages make sure businesses grow capitalize opportunities recovery opportunities workers welcome talented workers canada make easier workers relocate good jobs experienced workers workforce boost participation diverse canadians skilled trades address specific needs evolving sectors make easier workers connect employers attract global talent provide training workers businesses need succeed elected liberal government reform economic immigration programs expand pathways permanent residence temporary foreign workers international students express entry points build economic mobility pathways pilot work employers communities canada welcome skilled refugees labour shortages demand sectors health care establish trusted employer streamline application process canadian companies hiring temporary foreign workers labour shortages filled canadian workers grow global talent stream program simplifying permit renewals upholding week processing time establishing employer hotline allow canadian companies attract hire highly skilled workers continue work provinces territories regulatory bodies foreign credential recognition introduce labour mobility tax credit allow workers building construction trades deduct eligible travel temporary relocation expenses giving tax credit year make easier women vulnerable groups access training requiring businesses supported sectoral workforce solutions program include wrap supports include transportation training program computers food referral counselling housing legal support support finding child care mentoring coaching introduce career extension tax credit help seniors want stay workforce stay workforce tax credit let people earn working income taxes seniors earn minimum jobs able eliminate tax payable portion income receive tax credit develop sector specific agricultural labour strategy employers unions address persistent labour shortages continue deliver million investment train workers green jobs opportunities reskill energy workers just transition details available greener future
A New Tax-free First Home Savings Account
tax free first home savings account
tax free first home savings account young canadians want chance home just like parents grandparents did rent increased cost living making harder harder afford payment elected liberal government introduce tax free first home savings account allow canadians save first home withdraw tax free first home purchase requirement repay combining features rrsp tfsa allow young canadians set aside dollar earn shorten time takes afford payment
tax free first home savings account
tax free first home savings account young canadians want chance home just like parents grandparents did rent increased cost living making harder harder afford payment elected liberal government introduce tax free first home savings account allow canadians save first home withdraw tax free first home purchase requirement repay combining features rrsp tfsa allow young canadians set aside dollar earn shorten time takes afford payment
A More Flexible First-Time Home Buyers’ Incentive
flexible first time home buyers incentive
flexible first time home buyers incentive launched first time home buyers incentive fthbi innovative tool allows middle class families looking buy first home size mortgage require monthly housing costs fthbi shared equity mortgage sale government incurs portion increase home s value elected liberal government allow choose current sharedequity approach loan repayable time sale let increase value home monthly mortgage costs
flexible first time home buyers incentive
flexible first time home buyers incentive launched first time home buyers incentive fthbi innovative tool allows middle class families looking buy first home size mortgage require monthly housing costs fthbi shared equity mortgage sale government incurs portion increase home s value elected liberal government allow choose current sharedequity approach loan repayable time sale let increase value home monthly mortgage costs
Reducing Closing Costs for First-Time Buyers
closing costs first time buyers
closing costs first time buyers buying house just first hurdle overcome afterthat comes closing costs legal fees inspections thousands dollars elected liberal government double first time home buyers tax credit pocket make home purchase little bit easier
closing costs first time buyers
closing costs first time buyers buying house just first hurdle overcome afterthat comes closing costs legal fees inspections thousands dollars elected liberal government double first time home buyers tax credit pocket make home purchase little bit easier
Reduce Your Monthly Mortgage Costs
monthly mortgage costs
monthly mortgage costs canadians payment ofthe cost house mortgage million dollars pay insurance premiums purchase price home average canadian home means homebuyer paying close premiums life theirmortgage typically smaller payment premiums puts financial pressure families afford elected liberal government price charged canadian mortgage housing corporation mortgage insurance typical homebuyer save increase insured mortgage cut million million index inflation reflect today s home prices
monthly mortgage costs
monthly mortgage costs canadians payment ofthe cost house mortgage million dollars pay insurance premiums purchase price home average canadian home means homebuyer paying close premiums life theirmortgage typically smaller payment premiums puts financial pressure families afford elected liberal government price charged canadian mortgage housing corporation mortgage insurance typical homebuyer save increase insured mortgage cut million million index inflation reflect today s home prices
Promoting Democracy and Human Rights
promoting democracy human rights
foreign threats interference rise impact authoritarian trends widespread itis time place promotion democracy human rights rule law centre foreign policy stand citizens activists world risking safety demand democratic rights freedoms continue promote democracy human rights alongside civil society international partners elected liberal government make canada s commitment democracy human rights core strategic priority including fast flexible support fragile emerging democracies increasing canada s diplomatic presence regions strategic importance working closely democratic partners promote open transparent inclusive governance world establish canadian centre peace order good government expand availability canadian expertise assistance seeking build peace advance justice promote human rights inclusion democracy deliver good governance establish canada safe haven facing persecution leading world providing safe resettlement fleeing political security crises especially human rights defenders journalists feminists lgbtq activists members religious ethnic minorities risk persecuted groups remain threat expand immigration stream human rights defenders work civil society groups ensure safe passage resettlement people threat including afghanistan continue help support afghan citizens humanitarian assistance work allies democratic human rights including women girls minorities continue facilitate safe passage resettlement afghan citizens increase number eligible refugees individuals women children minorities fleeing taliban individuals supported canada allies past decades syrians resettled canada past years individuals enrich communities make invaluable contributions canadian society expand broad coalition states supported canada s initiative condemn eradicate practice arbitrary detention advance action coordinate collective international responses specific incidents arbitrary detention enable staff canada s embassies world support work feminists lgbtq activists human rights defenders quadrupling annual investment canada fund local initiatives defend right free expression oppose mistreatment arbitrary detention journalists building media freedom coalition established uk support women leaders feminist groups leading efforts promote peace rights women vulnerable groups including funding women s voice leadership program help establish international anti corruption court prevent corrupt officials authoritarian governments raiding resources citizens impeding development continue engage international allies partners convene multilateral meeting additional humanitarian funds build consensus support establish enduring democracy lebanon
promoting democracy human rights
foreign threats interference rise impact authoritarian trends widespread itis time place promotion democracy human rights rule law centre foreign policy stand citizens activists world risking safety demand democratic rights freedoms continue promote democracy human rights alongside civil society international partners elected liberal government make canada s commitment democracy human rights core strategic priority including fast flexible support fragile emerging democracies increasing canada s diplomatic presence regions strategic importance working closely democratic partners promote open transparent inclusive governance world establish canadian centre peace order good government expand availability canadian expertise assistance seeking build peace advance justice promote human rights inclusion democracy deliver good governance establish canada safe haven facing persecution leading world providing safe resettlement fleeing political security crises especially human rights defenders journalists feminists lgbtq activists members religious ethnic minorities risk persecuted groups remain threat expand immigration stream human rights defenders work civil society groups ensure safe passage resettlement people threat including afghanistan continue help support afghan citizens humanitarian assistance work allies democratic human rights including women girls minorities continue facilitate safe passage resettlement afghan citizens increase number eligible refugees individuals women children minorities fleeing taliban individuals supported canada allies past decades syrians resettled canada past years individuals enrich communities make invaluable contributions canadian society expand broad coalition states supported canada s initiative condemn eradicate practice arbitrary detention advance action coordinate collective international responses specific incidents arbitrary detention enable staff canada s embassies world support work feminists lgbtq activists human rights defenders quadrupling annual investment canada fund local initiatives defend right free expression oppose mistreatment arbitrary detention journalists building media freedom coalition established uk support women leaders feminist groups leading efforts promote peace rights women vulnerable groups including funding women s voice leadership program help establish international anti corruption court prevent corrupt officials authoritarian governments raiding resources citizens impeding development continue engage international allies partners convene multilateral meeting additional humanitarian funds build consensus support establish enduring democracy lebanon
Help for the World’s Most Vulnerable People
help world s vulnerable people
feminist international assistance policy historic investments lives women girls vulnerable populations billion girls education g presidency committing billion years health women girls including comprehensive sexual reproductive health services covid pandemic hit took leading role galvanizing international response pandemic including mobilizing billion international assistance facilitating donation million doses vulnerable populations covax elected liberal government continue increase canada s international development assistance year realize united nations sustainable development goals donate million vaccine doses vulnerable populations world covax end provide additional funding support enhanced testing production capacity developing countries continue build canada s historic support education world s marginalized children access inclusive equitable quality education need deserve including funding girls refugees education double funding grassroots women s rights organizations continue make significant investments comprehensive sexual reproductive health services global care economy provide assistance people living disabilities developing countries
help world s vulnerable people
feminist international assistance policy historic investments lives women girls vulnerable populations billion girls education g presidency committing billion years health women girls including comprehensive sexual reproductive health services covid pandemic hit took leading role galvanizing international response pandemic including mobilizing billion international assistance facilitating donation million doses vulnerable populations covax elected liberal government continue increase canada s international development assistance year realize united nations sustainable development goals donate million vaccine doses vulnerable populations world covax end provide additional funding support enhanced testing production capacity developing countries continue build canada s historic support education world s marginalized children access inclusive equitable quality education need deserve including funding girls refugees education double funding grassroots women s rights organizations continue make significant investments comprehensive sexual reproductive health services global care economy provide assistance people living disabilities developing countries
Critical Minerals and Batteries
critical minerals batteries
market batteries grows global race attract manufacturing facilities jobs canada right ingredients win race initiated mines mobility strategy attract investments build canada s battery supply chain mining processing raw materials assembling road ready electric vehicles just year strategy attracted billion planned investments canada s automotive sector position canada world leader global battery economy elected liberal government build end end sustainable battery supply chain work attract near term multi billion anchor investments key areas like minerals processing cell manufacturing double mineral exploration tax credit materials canadian list critical minerals essential manufacturing vital technologies batteries establish canada global leader battery recycling reuse environmental impact build competitive advantage launch canada u s battery alliance stakeholders countries identify shared priorities environmental requirements lead integrated world scale battery supply chain work stakeholders identify strategic priorities including future battery types ways optimize batteries cold weather performance long duration storage applications heavy duty transportation address gaps training upskilling ensure canadians workers advantage battery industry opportunities use tools including investment canada act ensure protection development critical minerals economic national security perspective
critical minerals batteries
market batteries grows global race attract manufacturing facilities jobs canada right ingredients win race initiated mines mobility strategy attract investments build canada s battery supply chain mining processing raw materials assembling road ready electric vehicles just year strategy attracted billion planned investments canada s automotive sector position canada world leader global battery economy elected liberal government build end end sustainable battery supply chain work attract near term multi billion anchor investments key areas like minerals processing cell manufacturing double mineral exploration tax credit materials canadian list critical minerals essential manufacturing vital technologies batteries establish canada global leader battery recycling reuse environmental impact build competitive advantage launch canada u s battery alliance stakeholders countries identify shared priorities environmental requirements lead integrated world scale battery supply chain work stakeholders identify strategic priorities including future battery types ways optimize batteries cold weather performance long duration storage applications heavy duty transportation address gaps training upskilling ensure canadians workers advantage battery industry opportunities use tools including investment canada act ensure protection development critical minerals economic national security perspective
Quebec Bridge
quebec bridge
april announced major step rehabilitating quebec bridge confirming liberal government buy bridge appointing yvon charest negotiator entire confidence elected liberal government deliver important commitment region correct historical mistake buy bridge
quebec bridge
april announced major step rehabilitating quebec bridge confirming liberal government buy bridge appointing yvon charest negotiator entire confidence elected liberal government deliver important commitment region correct historical mistake buy bridge
Build and Revitalize More Affordable Housing
build revitalize affordable housing
elected liberal government permanently increase funding national housing investment fund total billion years double current allocation extra funds dedicated helping affordable housing providers acquire land buildings build units extending model operative housing communities accelerating critical repairs housing supply remains affordable lost developing projects vulnerable groups women youth persons disabilities
build revitalize affordable housing
elected liberal government permanently increase funding national housing investment fund total billion years double current allocation extra funds dedicated helping affordable housing providers acquire land buildings build units extending model operative housing communities accelerating critical repairs housing supply remains affordable lost developing projects vulnerable groups women youth persons disabilities
A New Advanced Research Agency
advanced research agency
help unleash bold research ideas canada s competitive advantage help canadian companies grow highly skilled jobs elected liberal government establish canada advanced research projects agency carpa public private bridge research helps develop maintain canadian led technology capabilities high impact areas modelled defense advanced research projects darpa united states helped pioneer development iconic technologies including gps mapping agency established initial endowment billion
advanced research agency
help unleash bold research ideas canada s competitive advantage help canadian companies grow highly skilled jobs elected liberal government establish canada advanced research projects agency carpa public private bridge research helps develop maintain canadian led technology capabilities high impact areas modelled defense advanced research projects darpa united states helped pioneer development iconic technologies including gps mapping agency established initial endowment billion
Building the Canadian Advantage in Cutting-edge Innovation
building canadian advantage cutting edge innovation
artificial intelligence quantum computing photonics leading greatest technological transformations age canada home leading researchers institutions fields network cutting edge talent diverse ecosystem start ups scale ups elected liberal government forward invest pan canadian artificial intelligence strategy supporting artificial intelligence innovations research canada investing canadian institute advanced research attract retain academic talent providing dedicated computing capacity researchers national artificial intelligence institutes advancing development adoption ai standards forward national quantum strategy amplify canada s significant strength quantum research grow quantum ready technologies companies talent forward invest national research council s canadian photonics fabrication centre canada s leadership photonics research testing prototyping academics innovative businesses
building canadian advantage cutting edge innovation
artificial intelligence quantum computing photonics leading greatest technological transformations age canada home leading researchers institutions fields network cutting edge talent diverse ecosystem start ups scale ups elected liberal government forward invest pan canadian artificial intelligence strategy supporting artificial intelligence innovations research canada investing canadian institute advanced research attract retain academic talent providing dedicated computing capacity researchers national artificial intelligence institutes advancing development adoption ai standards forward national quantum strategy amplify canada s significant strength quantum research grow quantum ready technologies companies talent forward invest national research council s canadian photonics fabrication centre canada s leadership photonics research testing prototyping academics innovative businesses
Convert Empty Office Space into Housing
convert office space housing
demand retail office space changed covid commercial property owners particularly major urban cores facing rising vacancies opportunity property owners communities explore converting excess space rental housing enhancing livability affordability urban communities elected liberal government double existing budget commitment million support conversion office retail space market based housing ll convert space federal portfolio commercial buildings work municipalities fast track permits allow faster conversion existing buildings helping maintain vibrancy urban communities
convert office space housing
demand retail office space changed covid commercial property owners particularly major urban cores facing rising vacancies opportunity property owners communities explore converting excess space rental housing enhancing livability affordability urban communities elected liberal government double existing budget commitment million support conversion office retail space market based housing ll convert space federal portfolio commercial buildings work municipalities fast track permits allow faster conversion existing buildings helping maintain vibrancy urban communities
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
national centre truth reconciliation
national centre truth reconciliation established response calls action truth reconciliation commission canada centre critical hub research teaching healing particularly light recent findings unmarked graves sites residential schools support continued work centre reelected liberal government provide funding construction permanent home national centre truth reconciliation provide sustained financial support centre core operations fulfilling mandate issued truth reconciliation commission dedicated support work missing children unmarked graves continue accelerate implementation truth reconciliation commission s calls action
national centre truth reconciliation
national centre truth reconciliation established response calls action truth reconciliation commission canada centre critical hub research teaching healing particularly light recent findings unmarked graves sites residential schools support continued work centre reelected liberal government provide funding construction permanent home national centre truth reconciliation provide sustained financial support centre core operations fulfilling mandate issued truth reconciliation commission dedicated support work missing children unmarked graves continue accelerate implementation truth reconciliation commission s calls action
Help Bring Different Generations Under One Roof
help bring different generations roof
people age inevitably comes time downsize sell family homes coincides time life start need little care support adult children believe s solution gives families options parents grandparents forced away elected liberal government introduce multigenerational home renovation tax credit help families add secondary unit home immediate extended family member families able claim tax credit renovation construction costs
help bring different generations roof
people age inevitably comes time downsize sell family homes coincides time life start need little care support adult children believe s solution gives families options parents grandparents forced away elected liberal government introduce multigenerational home renovation tax credit help families add secondary unit home immediate extended family member families able claim tax credit renovation construction costs
Trade that Works for Everyone
trade works
canada trading nation trade important play robust economic recovery leadership canada g country free trade agreements g countries elected liberal government establish federal hub help canadian businesses entrepreneurs advantage opportunities created cusma ceta cptpp trade agreements launch comprehensive asia pacific strategy deepen diplomatic economic defence partnerships region including negotiating bilateral trade agreements fipas building economic linkages economic cooperation hemisphere including continuing trade negotiations pacific alliance pursuing bilateral trade agreements key partners develop strategy economic cooperation africa including support african continental free trade agreement facilitation increased infrastructure investment partnerships research innovation establish digital policy task force comprised industry experts academia government integrate efforts government provide additional resources order position canada leader digital economy shape global governance emerging technologies including respect data privacy rights taxation online violent extremism ethical use technologies future work build work implement canada s first digital charter reform laws personal information individuals introduce legislation eradicate forced labour canadian supply chains ensure canadian businesses operate abroad contributing human rights abuses expand canada s responsible business conduct strategy ensure canadian companies crown corporations upholding highest environmental social standards corporate governance
trade works
canada trading nation trade important play robust economic recovery leadership canada g country free trade agreements g countries elected liberal government establish federal hub help canadian businesses entrepreneurs advantage opportunities created cusma ceta cptpp trade agreements launch comprehensive asia pacific strategy deepen diplomatic economic defence partnerships region including negotiating bilateral trade agreements fipas building economic linkages economic cooperation hemisphere including continuing trade negotiations pacific alliance pursuing bilateral trade agreements key partners develop strategy economic cooperation africa including support african continental free trade agreement facilitation increased infrastructure investment partnerships research innovation establish digital policy task force comprised industry experts academia government integrate efforts government provide additional resources order position canada leader digital economy shape global governance emerging technologies including respect data privacy rights taxation online violent extremism ethical use technologies future work build work implement canada s first digital charter reform laws personal information individuals introduce legislation eradicate forced labour canadian supply chains ensure canadian businesses operate abroad contributing human rights abuses expand canada s responsible business conduct strategy ensure canadian companies crown corporations upholding highest environmental social standards corporate governance
Support Indigenous Housing
support indigenous housing
support indigenous housing ve working indigenous peoples communities address challenges face comes adequate housing know work committed doing work long takes elected liberal government work indigenous partners develop urban rural northern indigenous housing strategy support strategy dedicated investments work indigenous partners national indigenous housing centre indigenous people overseeing federal indigenous housing programs fully realized make additional investments first nations inuit metis nation housing continue work meeting commitment closing gaps indigenous infrastructure details moving forward reconciliation indigenous peoples
support indigenous housing
support indigenous housing ve working indigenous peoples communities address challenges face comes adequate housing know work committed doing work long takes elected liberal government work indigenous partners develop urban rural northern indigenous housing strategy support strategy dedicated investments work indigenous partners national indigenous housing centre indigenous people overseeing federal indigenous housing programs fully realized make additional investments first nations inuit métis nation housing continue work meeting commitment closing gaps indigenous infrastructure details moving forward reconciliation indigenous peoples
End Chronic Homelessness
end chronic homelessness
end chronic homelessness announced chronic homelessness got work launching projects helping million people place home fall speech throne upped commitment declared focus entirely eliminating homelessness canada elected liberal government appoint federal housing advocate first days mandate ensure federal government s work eliminating chronic homelessness housing commitments fulfilled forward invest reaching home canada s homelessness strategy support communities country liberal housing support construction middle class homes helping families achieve goal home ownership building units affordable rental housing ensuring units revitalized state critical disrepair element completely ignored conservative helping thousands families year access housing works
end chronic homelessness
end chronic homelessness announced chronic homelessness got work launching projects helping million people place home fall speech throne upped commitment declared focus entirely eliminating homelessness canada elected liberal government appoint federal housing advocate first days mandate ensure federal government s work eliminating chronic homelessness housing commitments fulfilled forward invest reaching home canada s homelessness strategy support communities country liberal housing support construction middle class homes helping families achieve goal home ownership building units affordable rental housing ensuring units revitalized state critical disrepair element completely ignored conservative helping thousands families year access housing works
Protecting Rights and Competitiveness in the Digital World
protecting rights competitiveness digital world
canadians live digital world work online buy groceries online children school online connect loved ones online post pictures life s milestones online sensitive transactions online digital society built foundation trust launched canada s digital charter lays principles build foundation trust november proposed legislation implement charter forward legislation implement digital charter privacy protections consumers provide clear set rules ensure fair competition online marketplace
protecting rights competitiveness digital world
canadians live digital world work online buy groceries online children school online connect loved ones online post pictures life s milestones online sensitive transactions online digital society built foundation trust launched canada s digital charter lays principles build foundation trust november proposed legislation implement charter forward legislation implement digital charter privacy protections consumers provide clear set rules ensure fair competition online marketplace
Keep Your Rent Fair
rent fair
rent fair help renters elected liberal government stop renovictions deterring unfair rent increases fall outside normal change rent require landlords disclose tax filing rent receive pre post renovation implement proportional surtax increase rent excessive
rent fair
rent fair help renters elected liberal government stop renovictions deterring unfair rent increases fall outside normal change rent require landlords disclose tax filing rent receive pre post renovation implement proportional surtax increase rent excessive
Curb Speculation and House Flipping
curb speculation house flipping
curb speculation house flipping speculative demand marketplace help cool excessive price growth elected liberal government establish anti flipping tax residential properties requiring properties held months canadians encounter changes life circumstances example pregnancy death jobs divorce disability exempt policy tax introduced rules established ensure sellers subject tax able deduct legitimate investments refurbishment
curb speculation house flipping
curb speculation house flipping speculative demand marketplace help cool excessive price growth elected liberal government establish anti flipping tax residential properties requiring properties held months canadians encounter changes life circumstances example pregnancy death jobs divorce disability exempt policy tax introduced rules established ensure sellers subject tax able deduct legitimate investments refurbishment
Supporting Indigenous Children and Families
supporting indigenous children families
years worked number indigenous children care make sure indigenous communities support need families elected liberal government continue fully implement act respecting first nations inuit metis children youth families continue support communities looking lift jurisdiction child family services continue reform child family services indigenous communities continue work indigenous communities help children families stay permanently ensure first nations youth reach age majority receive supports need additional years implement orders canadian human rights tribunal liberals agree first nations children suffered harms first nations child family services program deserve fair just compensation elected liberal government continue work indigenous partners ensure fair equitable compensation harmed first nations child family services program
supporting indigenous children families
years worked number indigenous children care make sure indigenous communities support need families elected liberal government continue fully implement act respecting first nations inuit métis children youth families continue support communities looking lift jurisdiction child family services continue reform child family services indigenous communities continue work indigenous communities help children families stay permanently ensure first nations youth reach age majority receive supports need additional years implement orders canadian human rights tribunal liberals agree first nations children suffered harms first nations child family services program deserve fair just compensation elected liberal government continue work indigenous partners ensure fair equitable compensation harmed first nations child family services program
Crack Down on Foreign Ownership
crack foreign ownership
crack foreign ownership elected liberal government ban foreign money purchasing nonrecreational residential property canada years unless purchase confirmed future employment immigration years extend canada s first national tax nonresident non canadian owners vacant underused housing announced begin january include foreign owned vacant land large urban areas work provinces municipalities develop framework regulate role foreign buyers canadian housing market money does deter housing available used canadians
crack foreign ownership
crack foreign ownership elected liberal government ban foreign money purchasing nonrecreational residential property canada years unless purchase confirmed future employment immigration years extend canada s first national tax nonresident non canadian owners vacant underused housing announced begin january include foreign owned vacant land large urban areas work provinces municipalities develop framework regulate role foreign buyers canadian housing market money does deter housing available used canadians
Stop Excessive Profits in the Financialization of Housing
stop excessive profits financialization housing
stop excessive profits financialization housing large corporate owners residential properties real estate investment trusts reits amassing increasingly large portfolios canadian rental housing making rent expensive homes people live financial assets investment funds speculate elected liberal government review tax treatment large corporate owners place policies curb excessive profits area protecting small independent landlords review payment requirements investment properties
stop excessive profits financialization housing
stop excessive profits financialization housing large corporate owners residential properties real estate investment trusts reits amassing increasingly large portfolios canadian rental housing making rent expensive homes people live financial assets investment funds speculate elected liberal government review tax treatment large corporate owners place policies curb excessive profits area protecting small independent landlords review payment requirements investment properties
Protect the Stability and Security of the Housing Market
stability security housing market
stability security housing market federal oversight housing market elected liberal government establish canada financial crimes agency canada s first national law enforcement agency solely dedicated investigating combatting forms major financial crime increase power federal regulators respond housing price fluctuations ensure canadian housing market
stability security housing market
stability security housing market federal oversight housing market elected liberal government establish canada financial crimes agency canada s first national law enforcement agency solely dedicated investigating combatting forms major financial crime increase power federal regulators respond housing price fluctuations ensure canadian housing market
Cutting Pollution
cutting pollution
previous conservative government canada s emissions path despite stephen harper s promise emissions knew wasn t acceptable got work today canada s emissions projected compared levels know source budget recovery jobs growth resilience
cutting pollution
previous conservative government canada s emissions path despite stephen harper s promise emissions knew wasn t acceptable got work today canada s emissions projected compared levels know source budget recovery jobs growth resilience
Strong, Secure, Engaged, and Inclusive
secure engaged inclusive
canada faces host global threats including rapidly evolving risks posed cyber attacks foreign interference climate change canadians deserve st century military equipped respond emerging threats national security members feel safe included building secure engaged comprehensive long term defence policy released elected government ensure military equipment resources needed canadians safe secure arctic sovereignty respond range hostile cyber environmental threats face elected liberal government work united states modernize norad including upgrading north warning deploying technological solutions surveillance monitoring command control systems investing infrastructure capabilities necessary deter defeat threats north america investments support northern communities canada s sovereignty arctic including respect increasing navigation arctic waters expand canada s long short range strategic airlift capability order increase canada s contribution nato coalition allied military operations abroad support domestic international emergency response expand cooperation assistance partners allies international organizations united nations nato regional organizations humanitarian assistance disaster recovery including health climate emergencies conflict response remain leading contributor nato operations including extending operation reassurance eastern europe maintaining canada s regular participation nato s aerial maritime patrol operations extend canada s support ukraine opposition russian aggression operation unifier work international partners establish nato centre excellence climate security canada ensure canada allies equipped respond threats posed climate change lead international efforts establish global coalition respond wildfires climate emergencies
secure engaged inclusive
canada faces host global threats including rapidly evolving risks posed cyber attacks foreign interference climate change canadians deserve st century military equipped respond emerging threats national security members feel safe included building secure engaged comprehensive long term defence policy released elected government ensure military equipment resources needed canadians safe secure arctic sovereignty respond range hostile cyber environmental threats face elected liberal government work united states modernize norad including upgrading north warning deploying technological solutions surveillance monitoring command control systems investing infrastructure capabilities necessary deter defeat threats north america investments support northern communities canada s sovereignty arctic including respect increasing navigation arctic waters expand canada s long short range strategic airlift capability order increase canada s contribution nato coalition allied military operations abroad support domestic international emergency response expand cooperation assistance partners allies international organizations united nations nato regional organizations humanitarian assistance disaster recovery including health climate emergencies conflict response remain leading contributor nato operations including extending operation reassurance eastern europe maintaining canada s regular participation nato s aerial maritime patrol operations extend canada s support ukraine opposition russian aggression operation unifier work international partners establish nato centre excellence climate security canada ensure canada allies equipped respond threats posed climate change lead international efforts establish global coalition respond wildfires climate emergencies
$10 a Day Child Care for Families
day child care families
day child care families introduced early learning child care april worked tirelessly make agreements seven provinces territory covering nearly half children canada deliver cut child care fees year deliver day care years erin o toole s conservatives want rip agreements don t believe supporting publicly accessible affordable high quality child care important canada s future erin o toole refused commit reduction child care fees refused commit child care spaces refused commit hiring early childhood educators money average family receive conservative s modest tax credit smaller magnitudes savings families day child care city median annual fee savings conservatives savings day vancouver british columbia edmonton alberta regina saskatchewan winnipeg manitoba toronto ontario iqaluit nunavut yellowknife northwest territories whitehorse yukon fredericton brunswick halifax nova scotia charlottetown prince edward island st john s newfoundland labrador source macdonald d families save day child care fees monitor august hellip
day child care families
day child care families introduced early learning child care april worked tirelessly make agreements seven provinces territory covering nearly half children canada deliver cut child care fees year deliver day care years erin o toole s conservatives want rip agreements don t believe supporting publicly accessible affordable high quality child care important canada s future erin o toole refused commit reduction child care fees refused commit child care spaces refused commit hiring early childhood educators money average family receive conservative s modest tax credit smaller magnitudes savings families day child care city median annual fee savings conservatives savings day vancouver british columbia edmonton alberta regina saskatchewan winnipeg manitoba toronto ontario iqaluit nunavut yellowknife northwest territories whitehorse yukon fredericton brunswick halifax nova scotia charlottetown prince edward island st john s newfoundland labrador source macdonald d families save day child care fees monitor august hellip
Ensuring Workers and Communities Prosper as We Move to Net-Zero
ensuring workers communities prosper net zero
goal future energy workers communities built country opportunities today net zero future estimated growth energy jobs offset declines fossil fuel sectors opportunities workers drill geothermal energy install solar panels build carbon capture storage projects diverse growing economy opportunities outside energy sector elected liberal government establish billion futures fund alberta saskatchewan newfoundland labrador designed collaboration local workers unions educational institutions environmental groups investors indigenous peoples know communities best support local regional economic diversification specific placebased strategies forward just transition legislation guided feedback receive workers unions indigenous peoples communities provinces territories opportunities women lgbtq underrepresented people energy sector include best launch jobs training centre help industrial skill trade workers sectors upgrade gain skills leading edge zero carbon industry
ensuring workers communities prosper net zero
goal future energy workers communities built country opportunities today net zero future estimated growth energy jobs offset declines fossil fuel sectors opportunities workers drill geothermal energy install solar panels build carbon capture storage projects diverse growing economy opportunities outside energy sector elected liberal government establish billion futures fund alberta saskatchewan newfoundland labrador designed collaboration local workers unions educational institutions environmental groups investors indigenous peoples know communities best support local regional economic diversification specific placebased strategies forward just transition legislation guided feedback receive workers unions indigenous peoples communities provinces territories opportunities women lgbtq underrepresented people energy sector include best launch jobs training centre help industrial skill trade workers sectors upgrade gain skills leading edge zero carbon industry
More Support for Caregivers
support caregivers
support caregivers canadians place high premium taking care year demands canadians particularly women care family members adult children aging parents sick relative incredibly high believe government support canadians care families communities elected liberal government expand canada caregiver credit refundable tax free benefit help canadians qualify increase support people make canada caregiver credit refundable allowing caregivers receive year
support caregivers
support caregivers canadians place high premium taking care year demands canadians particularly women care family members adult children aging parents sick relative incredibly high believe government support canadians care families communities elected liberal government expand canada caregiver credit refundable tax free benefit help canadians qualify increase support people make canada caregiver credit refundable allowing caregivers receive year
Giving New Parents a Break on Student Loans
giving parents break student loans
giving parents break student loans parent expensive s mouth feed clothes buy child care costs paying federal student loans time extra stress don t think parents manage elected liberal government let parents pause repayment federal student loans youngest child reaches age include parents graduated haven t finished paying loans
giving parents break student loans
giving parents break student loans parent expensive s mouth feed clothes buy child care costs paying federal student loans time extra stress don t think parents manage elected liberal government let parents pause repayment federal student loans youngest child reaches age include parents graduated haven t finished paying loans
Support for Low-income Seniors
support low income seniors
support low income seniors seniors deserve secure dignified retirement first things did liberals age eligibility old age security guaranteed income supplement years years putting thousands dollars pockets seniors reversing conservative policy targeted retirees including vulnerable change prevented seniors plunging poverty year increased guaranteed income supplement single seniors annually seniors living longer relying monthly benefits afford retirement seniors continue heightened risk living low income elected liberal government forward boost oas year seniors increase gis single seniors couples starting age
support low income seniors
support low income seniors seniors deserve secure dignified retirement first things did liberals age eligibility old age security guaranteed income supplement years years putting thousands dollars pockets seniors reversing conservative policy targeted retirees including vulnerable change prevented seniors plunging poverty year increased guaranteed income supplement single seniors annually seniors living longer relying monthly benefits afford retirement seniors continue heightened risk living low income elected liberal government forward boost oas year seniors increase gis single seniors couples starting age
Increase the CPP Survivors’ Benefit by 25%
increase cpp survivors benefit
increase cpp survivors benefit lifetime hard work canadians deserve retire financial security know happens loved ones financial security elected liberal government work provinces territories year increase support survivors women receive increasing canada pension quebec pension survivor s benefit million widows widowers receive close year senior peace mind loved ones support need
increase cpp survivors benefit
increase cpp survivors benefit lifetime hard work canadians deserve retire financial security know happens loved ones financial security elected liberal government work provinces territories year increase support survivors women receive increasing canada pension quebec pension survivor s benefit million widows widowers receive close year senior peace mind loved ones support need
Helping Seniors and People with Disabilities Live at Home
helping seniors people disabilities live home
helping seniors people disabilities live home seniors people disabilities want live independently homes built communities support long possible accessibility challenges home force seniors homes prematurely small changes like installing handrail widening doorframe make huge difference elected government double home accessibility tax credit putting pockets canadians need establish expert panel provide recommendations establishing aging home benefit
helping seniors people disabilities live home
helping seniors people disabilities live home seniors people disabilities want live independently homes built communities support long possible accessibility challenges home force seniors homes prematurely small changes like installing handrail widening doorframe make huge difference elected government double home accessibility tax credit putting pockets canadians need establish expert panel provide recommendations establishing aging home benefit
A 1-800 Number to Help Seniors Access Government Support
number help seniors access government support
number help seniors access government support help seniors navigate government services access benefits entitled elected liberal government introduce help line seniors provide single point access wide range government services benefits
number help seniors access government support
number help seniors access government support help seniors navigate government services access benefits entitled elected liberal government introduce help line seniors provide single point access wide range government services benefits
Ending Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct, and Gender-based Violence in the Military
ending discrimination sexual misconduct gender based violence military
members canadian armed forces right work environment free violence harassment discrimination allegations sexual misconduct homophobia xenophobia canadian armed forces shocked canadians revealed unacceptable culture discrimination impunity women men armed forces make tremendous sacrifices safe canadian values owed elected liberal government implement recommendations independent external comprehensive review led justice arbour address sexual harassment misconduct canadian armed forces including instituting external oversight independence processes reporting investigating adjudicating complaints outside chain command modernize military justice ensure survivors treated respect range options services available civilian including implementing recommendations independent review national defence act led justice fish expand resources available survivors sexual misconduct response centre make services available members defence team including dnd employees veterans members military families expand health services available women caf ensuring comprehensive access sexual reproductive health resources child care mental health resources increase investments address clinical occupational deployment health needs caf women cooperation newly established national institute women s health design fully fund permanent peer peer support program caf members experienced military sexual trauma make accessible members defence team work root sources anti indigenous anti black racism lgbtq prejudice gender bias white supremacy canadian armed forces implement recommendations advisory panel systemic racism discrimination ensure members defence team work safe respectful workplace undertake ambitious efforts diversity caf including women lgbtq indigenous black racialized canadians persons disabilities
ending discrimination sexual misconduct gender based violence military
members canadian armed forces right work environment free violence harassment discrimination allegations sexual misconduct homophobia xenophobia canadian armed forces shocked canadians revealed unacceptable culture discrimination impunity women men armed forces make tremendous sacrifices safe canadian values owed elected liberal government implement recommendations independent external comprehensive review led justice arbour address sexual harassment misconduct canadian armed forces including instituting external oversight independence processes reporting investigating adjudicating complaints outside chain command modernize military justice ensure survivors treated respect range options services available civilian including implementing recommendations independent review national defence act led justice fish expand resources available survivors sexual misconduct response centre make services available members defence team including dnd employees veterans members military families expand health services available women caf ensuring comprehensive access sexual reproductive health resources child care mental health resources increase investments address clinical occupational deployment health needs caf women cooperation newly established national institute women s health design fully fund permanent peer peer support program caf members experienced military sexual trauma make accessible members defence team work root sources anti indigenous anti black racism lgbtq prejudice gender bias white supremacy canadian armed forces implement recommendations advisory panel systemic racism discrimination ensure members defence team work safe respectful workplace undertake ambitious efforts diversity caf including women lgbtq indigenous black racialized canadians persons disabilities
Permanently Eliminating Interest on Canada Student Loans
permanently eliminating canada student loans
permanently eliminating canada student loans pandemic waived canada student loans canada apprentice loans years knew young people hardest hit job losses look future believe deterred pursuing education costs make unaffordable elected liberal government permanently eliminate federal canada student loans canada apprentice loans support young canadians choose invest post secondary education benefit million student loan borrowers save average borrower lifetime loan
permanently eliminating canada student loans
permanently eliminating canada student loans pandemic waived canada student loans canada apprentice loans years knew young people hardest hit job losses look future believe deterred pursuing education costs make unaffordable elected liberal government permanently eliminate federal canada student loans canada apprentice loans support young canadians choose invest post secondary education benefit million student loan borrowers save average borrower lifetime loan
More Help to Repay Student Loans
help repay student loans
help repay student loans young canadians invested post secondary education able focus important things like home starting career burdened student debt repayments elected liberal government increase repayment assistance threshold canada student loan borrowers single means grads working hard early careers won t begin repaying loans earn annually
help repay student loans
help repay student loans young canadians invested post secondary education able focus important things like home starting career burdened student debt repayments elected liberal government increase repayment assistance threshold canada student loan borrowers single means grads working hard early careers won t begin repaying loans earn annually
Better Mental Health Support for Students
mental health support students
mental health support students post secondary students face lot stress report rates mental health challenges rest canadian population including elevated rates depression anxiety covid exacerbated issue quarters mental illness begin proper care prevent lessen impacts mental illness students need mental health care experience long wait times limited access care campus health providers elected liberal government introduce fund student wait times increase access mental health care colleges universities fund support hiring mental health care counsellors including support needs bipoc students post secondary institutions canada invest million years dedicate annually support indigenous governed operated postsecondary institutions
mental health support students
mental health support students post secondary students face lot stress report rates mental health challenges rest canadian population including elevated rates depression anxiety covid exacerbated issue quarters mental illness begin proper care prevent lessen impacts mental illness students need mental health care experience long wait times limited access care campus health providers elected liberal government introduce fund student wait times increase access mental health care colleges universities fund support hiring mental health care counsellors including support needs bipoc students post secondary institutions canada invest million years dedicate annually support indigenous governed operated postsecondary institutions
Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care
indigenous early learning child care
developed canada s indigenous early learning child care framework believe programs indigenous communities developed indigenous communities especially comes children child canada best possible start life progress elected liberal government forward building indigenous early learning child care meets needs indigenous families live ensure indigenous families access high quality programming child care spaces invest aboriginal head start urban northern communities continue support school care first nations children reserve
indigenous early learning child care
developed canada s indigenous early learning child care framework believe programs indigenous communities developed indigenous communities especially comes children child canada best possible start life progress elected liberal government forward building indigenous early learning child care meets needs indigenous families live ensure indigenous families access high quality programming child care spaces invest aboriginal head start urban northern communities continue support school care first nations children reserve
Making Sure Canada is a World-Leader in Clean Technology
making sure canada world leader technology
creative solutions innovative technologies key helping world tackle climate change plastic waste biodiversity loss environmental challenges face elected liberal government develop investment tax credit range technologies including low carbon net zero technologies input external experts technologies covered build existing advisory services emerging technology firms guide formation export opportunities challenges provide support incentives domestic procurement canadian technology partnering levels government existing large companies help emerging canadian technology firms secure customers canada triple funding tech farms including renewable energy precision agriculture energy efficiency partner post secondary institutions indigenous organizations accelerate creation growth indigenous technology businesses
making sure canada world leader technology
creative solutions innovative technologies key helping world tackle climate change plastic waste biodiversity loss environmental challenges face elected liberal government develop investment tax credit range technologies including low carbon net zero technologies input external experts technologies covered build existing advisory services emerging technology firms guide formation export opportunities challenges provide support incentives domestic procurement canadian technology partnering levels government existing large companies help emerging canadian technology firms secure customers canada triple funding tech farms including renewable energy precision agriculture energy efficiency partner post secondary institutions indigenous organizations accelerate creation growth indigenous technology businesses
Making Sure Indigenous Children Get the Care They Need
making sure indigenous children care need
first nations inuit metis children deserve access health care social services education child canada elected liberal government continue fully fund jordan s principle continue fully fund inuit child first initiative continue work metis nation fund unique needs metis children
making sure indigenous children care need
first nations inuit métis children deserve access health care social services education child canada elected liberal government continue fully fund jordan s principle continue fully fund inuit child first initiative continue work métis nation fund unique needs métis children
Clean Water
water
decades neglect led unacceptable reality people live first nations reserves having access safe reliable drinking water taken action invested billion water infrastructure projects including water plants plant upgrades result indigenous communities able lift long term water advisories includes lifting advisories british columbia alberta quebec atlantic canada prevent short term advisories long term ones provide communities funding cover costs maintaining water infrastructure ensure water communities community long term drinking water advisory project team action place resolve abandon obligation ensure first nations peoples reserve safe drinking water elected liberal government make investments necessary eliminate remaining advisories make sure resources training place prevent future ones continue forward agreement principle resolve national class action litigation related safe drinking water first nations communities maintain commitment invest billion ensure sustainable access water first nations
water
decades neglect led unacceptable reality people live first nations reserves having access safe reliable drinking water taken action invested billion water infrastructure projects including water plants plant upgrades result indigenous communities able lift long term water advisories includes lifting advisories british columbia alberta quebec atlantic canada prevent short term advisories long term ones provide communities funding cover costs maintaining water infrastructure ensure water communities community long term drinking water advisory project team action place resolve abandon obligation ensure first nations peoples reserve safe drinking water elected liberal government make investments necessary eliminate remaining advisories make sure resources training place prevent future ones continue forward agreement principle resolve national class action litigation related safe drinking water first nations communities maintain commitment invest billion ensure sustainable access water first nations
Combatting Authoritarianism and Foreign Interference
combatting authoritarianism foreign interference
authoritarianism geopolitical competition foreign interference rise safeguarding canada s national economic security requires action home abroad continue implement domestic measures canadians work closely friends allies partners respond illegal unacceptable behaviour authoritarian states including china russia iran specifically elected liberal government work g nato likeminded partners develop expand collective responses arbitrary detention economic coercion cyber threats foreign interference democratic processes egregious violations human rights including use sanctions support international institutions coordinated action rules international trade review modernize investment canada act provide additional resources support national security agencies tracking assessing mitigating economic security threats foreign investment expand collaboration information sharing canadian partners levels government respect addressing security risks foreign research investment partnerships introduce legislation safeguard canada s critical infrastructure including g networks integrity security telecommunications systems continue work international partners hold iran accountable illegal shootdown ps continue provide support families loved ones victims fight justice reparations continue advance canada s safer skies initiative prevent tragic events future increase resources available national security agencies counter foreign interference rcmp canadians unacceptable surveillance harassment intimidation foreign actors
combatting authoritarianism foreign interference
authoritarianism geopolitical competition foreign interference rise safeguarding canada s national economic security requires action home abroad continue implement domestic measures canadians work closely friends allies partners respond illegal unacceptable behaviour authoritarian states including china russia iran specifically elected liberal government work g nato likeminded partners develop expand collective responses arbitrary detention economic coercion cyber threats foreign interference democratic processes egregious violations human rights including use sanctions support international institutions coordinated action rules international trade review modernize investment canada act provide additional resources support national security agencies tracking assessing mitigating economic security threats foreign investment expand collaboration information sharing canadian partners levels government respect addressing security risks foreign research investment partnerships introduce legislation safeguard canada s critical infrastructure including g networks integrity security telecommunications systems continue work international partners hold iran accountable illegal shootdown ps continue provide support families loved ones victims fight justice reparations continue advance canada s safer skies initiative prevent tragic events future increase resources available national security agencies counter foreign interference rcmp canadians unacceptable surveillance harassment intimidation foreign actors
Growing the Market for Made-in-Canada Low Carbon Products
growing market canada low carbon products
canada home cleanest products world thanks low carbon electricity grid abundant natural resources ability draw cutting edge research technology greening government strategy prioritizing low carbon building materials federal infrastructure projects greening federal government s vehicle fleet data sharing tools low carbon products expand work federal government elected liberal government introduce buy strategy support prioritize use canada low carbon products public private infrastructure projects
growing market canada low carbon products
canada home cleanest products world thanks low carbon electricity grid abundant natural resources ability draw cutting edge research technology greening government strategy prioritizing low carbon building materials federal infrastructure projects greening federal government s vehicle fleet data sharing tools low carbon products expand work federal government elected liberal government introduce buy strategy support prioritize use canada low carbon products public private infrastructure projects
Supporting First Nations Priorities
supporting first nations priorities
developing continuing invest distinction based mental health wellness strategy meets deep unique needs first nations address ongoing impacts colonization residential schools developed mental health wellness strategy respond prevalent opioid crisis include culturally appropriate wraparound services addictions trauma suicide life promotion building treatment centres based priorities first nation communities working first nations ensure indigenous languages act continues fully implemented order promote revitalize indigenous languages canada supported long term predictable sufficient funding working first nations continue fully implement act respecting first nations inuit metis children youth families long term predictable sufficient funding support implementation continuing close collaboration first nations deliver distinctions based support response covid continuing develop national benefits sharing framework ensure first nations communities directly benefit major resource projects territories continue work partnership first nations economic recovery support growth first nation economies continuing ongoing work first nations redesign federal policies additions reserves specific claims process provide just timely resolution fully implementing act respecting united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples developing action achieve objectives declaration continuing work partnership first nations addressing climate change specifically tracking impacts climate change traditional lands waters charting collaborative strategies forward working first nations implement billion years beginning million ongoing address violence indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people implementation federal pathway national action set permanent bilateral process commit meet regularly assembly first nations make progress first nations priorities
supporting first nations priorities
developing continuing invest distinction based mental health wellness strategy meets deep unique needs first nations address ongoing impacts colonization residential schools developed mental health wellness strategy respond prevalent opioid crisis include culturally appropriate wraparound services addictions trauma suicide life promotion building treatment centres based priorities first nation communities working first nations ensure indigenous languages act continues fully implemented order promote revitalize indigenous languages canada supported long term predictable sufficient funding working first nations continue fully implement act respecting first nations inuit métis children youth families long term predictable sufficient funding support implementation continuing close collaboration first nations deliver distinctions based support response covid continuing develop national benefits sharing framework ensure first nations communities directly benefit major resource projects territories continue work partnership first nations economic recovery support growth first nation economies continuing ongoing work first nations redesign federal policies additions reserves specific claims process provide just timely resolution fully implementing act respecting united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples developing action achieve objectives declaration continuing work partnership first nations addressing climate change specifically tracking impacts climate change traditional lands waters charting collaborative strategies forward working first nations implement billion years beginning million ongoing address violence indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people implementation federal pathway national action set permanent bilateral process commit meet regularly assembly first nations make progress first nations priorities
Continuing Progress on Reconciliation and Self-Determination
continuing progress reconciliation self determination
day committed working indigenous peoples build nation nation inuit crown government government relationship based respect partnership affirmation recognition rights good progress first nations inuit metis nation work continue elected liberal government continue support indigenous led processes rebuilding reconstituting nations advancing self determination work partnership implementation treaties land claim self government agreements appropriate oversight mechanisms hold federal government accountable continue support first nations led processes transition away indian act accelerate resolution outstanding land claims continue advance priorities indigenous communities reclaim jurisdiction areas matter child family services education health care policing tax administration justice support fund revitalization indigenous laws legal systems traditions host first ministers meeting first nations inuit metis nation priorities
continuing progress reconciliation self determination
day committed working indigenous peoples build nation nation inuit crown government government relationship based respect partnership affirmation recognition rights good progress first nations inuit métis nation work continue elected liberal government continue support indigenous led processes rebuilding reconstituting nations advancing self determination work partnership implementation treaties land claim self government agreements appropriate oversight mechanisms hold federal government accountable continue support first nations led processes transition away indian act accelerate resolution outstanding land claims continue advance priorities indigenous communities reclaim jurisdiction areas matter child family services education health care policing tax administration justice support fund revitalization indigenous laws legal systems traditions host first ministers meeting first nations inuit métis nation priorities
Sustainable Finance
sustainable finance
know canada needs vanguard global transition low carbon economy essential prosperity today generation canadians markets investors governments looking advantage trillion dollar economic opportunity comes low carbon transition need galvanize private sector resources build climate resilient economy elected liberal government deliver commitment g finance ministers earlier year mandatory climate related financial disclosures provide consistent decision useful information market participants based task force climate related financial disclosures tcfd framework cooperation provinces territories require climate related financial disclosures development net zero plans federally regulated institutions includes financial institutions pension funds government agencies issue green bonds annually worth minimum billion develop climate data strategy ensure private sector communities access decision useful climate information inform infrastructure investments work financial experts sustainable finance action council develop net zero capital allocation strategy capital types investments needed accelerate canada s transition prosperous net zero future
sustainable finance
know canada needs vanguard global transition low carbon economy essential prosperity today generation canadians markets investors governments looking advantage trillion dollar economic opportunity comes low carbon transition need galvanize private sector resources build climate resilient economy elected liberal government deliver commitment g finance ministers earlier year mandatory climate related financial disclosures provide consistent decision useful information market participants based task force climate related financial disclosures tcfd framework cooperation provinces territories require climate related financial disclosures development net zero plans federally regulated institutions includes financial institutions pension funds government agencies issue green bonds annually worth minimum billion develop climate data strategy ensure private sector communities access decision useful climate information inform infrastructure investments work financial experts sustainable finance action council develop net zero capital allocation strategy capital types investments needed accelerate canada s transition prosperous net zero future
Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
implementing united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples act
united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples undrip provides road map advance lasting reconciliation indigenous peoples s sure pass legislation implement declaration canada implementation declaration requires government approach elected liberal government include cabinet ministers mandate letters requirement implement undrip ensure offices ministries work alongside indigenous peoples advance rights
implementing united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples act
united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples undrip provides road map advance lasting reconciliation indigenous peoples s sure pass legislation implement declaration canada implementation declaration requires government approach elected liberal government include cabinet ministers mandate letters requirement implement undrip ensure offices ministries work alongside indigenous peoples advance rights
Ending Veteran Homelessness
ending veteran homelessness
veterans likelihood experiencing chronic homelessness homeless veteran veterans dedicated serving canadians veteran home care support opportunities deserve believe veteran deserves home forward launch pilot program year provide rent supplements wrap supports homeless veterans housing services need introduce veterans stream rapid housing initiative affordable housing available veterans
ending veteran homelessness
veterans likelihood experiencing chronic homelessness homeless veteran veterans dedicated serving canadians veteran home care support opportunities deserve believe veteran deserves home forward launch pilot program year provide rent supplements wrap supports homeless veterans housing services need introduce veterans stream rapid housing initiative affordable housing available veterans
Supporting Inuit Priorities
supporting inuit priorities
work inuit finalize developed inuit nunangat policy accelerate implementation developing continuing invest distinction based mental health wellness strategy meets deep unique needs inuit address ongoing impacts colonization residential schools developed mental health wellness strategy respond prevalent opioid crisis include culturally appropriate wraparound services addictions trauma suicide life promotion building treatment centres based priorities inuit communities continuing close collaboration inuit deliver distinctions based support response covid work establish national benefits sharing framework ensure inuit communities directly benefit major resource projects inuit nunangat continue work partnership inuit economic recovery support growth inuit economies continuing work fully implement inuit land claims agreements fully implementing act respecting united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples developing action achieve objectives declaration working inuit implement billion years beginning million ongoing address violence indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people implementation federal pathway national action continuing support inuit specific approaches elimination tuberculosis inuit nunangat continuing fully implement indigenous languages act order promote revitalize indigenous languages canada supported long term predictable sufficient funding working inuit continue fully implement act respecting first nations inuit metis children youth families long term predictable sufficient funding support implementation continuing work partnership inuit addressing climate change specifically tracking impacts climate change traditional lands waters charting collaborative strategies forward continuing work inuit food security inuit nunangat including harvester support grant amending nutrition north canada program make program transparent responsive inuit needs set permanent bilateral process commit meet regularly inuit crown partnership committee make progress inuit priorities
supporting inuit priorities
work inuit finalize developed inuit nunangat policy accelerate implementation developing continuing invest distinction based mental health wellness strategy meets deep unique needs inuit address ongoing impacts colonization residential schools developed mental health wellness strategy respond prevalent opioid crisis include culturally appropriate wraparound services addictions trauma suicide life promotion building treatment centres based priorities inuit communities continuing close collaboration inuit deliver distinctions based support response covid work establish national benefits sharing framework ensure inuit communities directly benefit major resource projects inuit nunangat continue work partnership inuit economic recovery support growth inuit economies continuing work fully implement inuit land claims agreements fully implementing act respecting united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples developing action achieve objectives declaration working inuit implement billion years beginning million ongoing address violence indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people implementation federal pathway national action continuing support inuit specific approaches elimination tuberculosis inuit nunangat continuing fully implement indigenous languages act order promote revitalize indigenous languages canada supported long term predictable sufficient funding working inuit continue fully implement act respecting first nations inuit métis children youth families long term predictable sufficient funding support implementation continuing work partnership inuit addressing climate change specifically tracking impacts climate change traditional lands waters charting collaborative strategies forward continuing work inuit food security inuit nunangat including harvester support grant amending nutrition north canada program make program transparent responsive inuit needs set permanent bilateral process commit meet regularly inuit crown partnership committee make progress inuit priorities
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
missing murdered indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people
violence endured generations indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people national tragedy understand addressing tragedy requires approach recognizes breadth problem addresses root causes year released federal portion national action federal pathway address missing murdered indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people significant investments support implementation elected liberal government accelerate implementation federal pathway address missing murdered indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people indigenous partners accelerate work partners collective shared priorities national action standing federal provincial territorial table missing murdered indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people facilitate coordinate work
missing murdered indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people
violence endured generations indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people national tragedy understand addressing tragedy requires approach recognizes breadth problem addresses root causes year released federal portion national action federal pathway address missing murdered indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people significant investments support implementation elected liberal government accelerate implementation federal pathway address missing murdered indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people indigenous partners accelerate work partners collective shared priorities national action standing federal provincial territorial table missing murdered indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people facilitate coordinate work
Reducing Benefit Wait Times for Veterans
benefit wait times veterans
erin o toole s watch conservative s minister veterans affairs veterans support offices shuttered staff laid formed government opened offices veterans families access personalized quality services deserve invested nearly million wait times veterans hired additional staff invested million ensure veterans don t wait benefits high quality mental health care elected liberal government continue work wait times ensure veterans families receive decisions applications timely manner invest necessary resources accomplish hiring case workers adjudicators continuing disability benefit processing enhancing innovative digital solutions ensure benefit veterans affairs services responsive meet needs underrepresented veterans including women lgbtq racialized indigenous veterans
benefit wait times veterans
erin o toole s watch conservative s minister veterans affairs veterans support offices shuttered staff laid formed government opened offices veterans families access personalized quality services deserve invested nearly million wait times veterans hired additional staff invested million ensure veterans don t wait benefits high quality mental health care elected liberal government continue work wait times ensure veterans families receive decisions applications timely manner invest necessary resources accomplish hiring case workers adjudicators continuing disability benefit processing enhancing innovative digital solutions ensure benefit veterans affairs services responsive meet needs underrepresented veterans including women lgbtq racialized indigenous veterans
Better Housing for Indigenous Peoples
housing indigenous peoples
covid pandemic exposed acute need safe affordable housing indigenous communities facing housing shortages overcrowding critical need repairs elected liberal government invest billion indigenous housing first nations inuit metis nation half funding available upcoming summer construction period develop indigenous urban rural northern housing strategy indigenous partners organizations stand companion national housing strategy supported million initial investment develop fund canada s first national indigenous housing centre indigenous people fully oversee federal indigenous housing programs fully realized continue support establishment indigenous led institutions housing infrastructure first nations infrastructure institute assists first nations infrastructure needs
housing indigenous peoples
covid pandemic exposed acute need safe affordable housing indigenous communities facing housing shortages overcrowding critical need repairs elected liberal government invest billion indigenous housing first nations inuit métis nation half funding available upcoming summer construction period develop indigenous urban rural northern housing strategy indigenous partners organizations stand companion national housing strategy supported million initial investment develop fund canada s first national indigenous housing centre indigenous people fully oversee federal indigenous housing programs fully realized continue support establishment indigenous led institutions housing infrastructure first nations infrastructure institute assists first nations infrastructure needs
Fighting Wildfires
fighting wildfires
canadians wildfires elected liberal government dedicate million train community based firefighters ensure ready future seasons work provinces territories provide firefighters equipment need fight fires stay safe like canadian planes increase provincial aerial firefighting capacity support expand indigenous led crews build capacity incorporate indigenous traditional knowledge strategies management
fighting wildfires
canadians wildfires elected liberal government dedicate million train community based firefighters ensure ready future seasons work provinces territories provide firefighters equipment need fight fires stay safe like canadian planes increase provincial aerial firefighting capacity support expand indigenous led crews build capacity incorporate indigenous traditional knowledge strategies management
Fair Access to Health Care
fair access health care
joyce s principle aims guarantee indigenous peoples right equitable access discrimination social health services right enjoy best possible physical mental emotional spiritual health elected liberal government fully implement joyce s principle ensure guides work developing distinctions based indigenous health legislation foster health systems free racism discrimination indigenous peoples respected safe
fair access health care
joyce s principle aims guarantee indigenous peoples right equitable access discrimination social health services right enjoy best possible physical mental emotional spiritual health elected liberal government fully implement joyce s principle ensure guides work developing distinctions based indigenous health legislation foster health systems free racism discrimination indigenous peoples respected safe
Supporting Métis Nation Priorities
supporting metis nation priorities
continuing forward self government metis nation partners implement visions self determination continue working manitoba metis federation forward manitoba metis self government recognition implementation agreement continue working metis nation alberta forward metis government recognition self government agreement continue working metis nation ontario forward metis government recognition self government continue working metis nation saskatchewan forward metis government recognition self government moving forward self government framework agreement northwest territory metis nation developing continuing invest distinction based mental health wellness strategy meets deep unique needs metis nation address ongoing impacts colonization residential schools developed mental health wellness strategy respond prevalent opioid crisis include culturally appropriate wraparound services addictions trauma suicide life promotion building treatment centres based priorities metis nation communities working metis nation ensure indigenous languages act continues fully implemented order promote revitalize indigenous languages canada supported long term predictable sufficient funding working metis nation continue fully implement act respecting first nations inuit metis children youth families long term predictable sufficient funding support implementation continuing close collaboration metis nation deliver distinctions based support response covid continuing develop national benefits sharing framework ensure metis nation communities directly benefit major resource projects territories continue work partnership metis nation economic recovery support growth metis nation economies fully implementing act respecting united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples developing action achieve objectives declaration working metis nation implement billion years beginning million ongoing address violence indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people implementation federal pathway national action continuing work partnership metis nation addressing climate change specifically tracking impacts climate change traditional lands waters charting collaborative strategies forward set permanent bilateral process commit meet regularly metis nation partners make progress metis priorities
supporting métis nation priorities
continuing forward self government metis nation partners implement visions self determination continue working manitoba métis federation forward manitoba métis self government recognition implementation agreement continue working métis nation alberta forward métis government recognition self government agreement continue working métis nation ontario forward métis government recognition self government continue working métis nation saskatchewan forward métis government recognition self government moving forward self government framework agreement northwest territory métis nation developing continuing invest distinction based mental health wellness strategy meets deep unique needs métis nation address ongoing impacts colonization residential schools developed mental health wellness strategy respond prevalent opioid crisis include culturally appropriate wraparound services addictions trauma suicide life promotion building treatment centres based priorities métis nation communities working métis nation ensure indigenous languages act continues fully implemented order promote revitalize indigenous languages canada supported long term predictable sufficient funding working métis nation continue fully implement act respecting first nations inuit métis children youth families long term predictable sufficient funding support implementation continuing close collaboration métis nation deliver distinctions based support response covid continuing develop national benefits sharing framework ensure métis nation communities directly benefit major resource projects territories continue work partnership métis nation economic recovery support growth métis nation economies fully implementing act respecting united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples developing action achieve objectives declaration working métis nation implement billion years beginning million ongoing address violence indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people implementation federal pathway national action continuing work partnership métis nation addressing climate change specifically tracking impacts climate change traditional lands waters charting collaborative strategies forward set permanent bilateral process commit meet regularly métis nation partners make progress métis priorities
Veterans’ Employment Strategy
veterans employment strategy
veterans struggle meaningful work post service careers veterans leave military broad set skills valuable employers economy think key building making sure wants work access support need good job elected liberal government launch canada s first national veteran employment strategy goal ensuring veteran meaningful work releasing canadian armed forces strategy include qualification recognition certifications earned service used civilian life
veterans employment strategy
veterans struggle meaningful work post service careers veterans leave military broad set skills valuable employers economy think key building making sure wants work access support need good job elected liberal government launch canada s first national veteran employment strategy goal ensuring veteran meaningful work releasing canadian armed forces strategy include qualification recognition certifications earned service used civilian life
Protecting Our Homes and Communities from the Impacts of Climate Change
protecting homes communities impacts climate change
action needed help canadians prepare flood wildfire drought coastline erosion extreme weather events worsened climate change taken real action environment grow economy know need bolder fight climate change safety security canadians stake elected liberal government support retrofits upgrades extreme weather complete work provinces territories develop flood maps risk areas years nation wide flood ready portal canadians information need make decisions build homes communities homes communities flood risk action homeowners high risk flooding don t adequate insurance protection low cost national flood insurance program develop strategies partnership insurance industry private sector insurance premiums identifying cost effective ways communities homes climate impacts save people money expand office national security intelligence advisor canadians safe climate change increasingly impacts domestic global contexts climate adaptation home rating program developed companion energuide home energy audits expand eligibility requirements cmhc deep home retrofit program canada greener homes grant include climate resilience measures finalize canada s first national adaptation strategy end set clear targets indicators measure progress business case adaptation finalize apply climate lens ensure climate adaptation mitigation considerations integrated federal government decisionmaking work provinces territories farmers including indigenous young farmers update business risk management agriculture programs fully integrate climate risk management environmental practices climate readiness
protecting homes communities impacts climate change
action needed help canadians prepare flood wildfire drought coastline erosion extreme weather events worsened climate change taken real action environment grow economy know need bolder fight climate change safety security canadians stake elected liberal government support retrofits upgrades extreme weather complete work provinces territories develop flood maps risk areas years nation wide flood ready portal canadians information need make decisions build homes communities homes communities flood risk action homeowners high risk flooding don t adequate insurance protection low cost national flood insurance program develop strategies partnership insurance industry private sector insurance premiums identifying cost effective ways communities homes climate impacts save people money expand office national security intelligence advisor canadians safe climate change increasingly impacts domestic global contexts climate adaptation home rating program developed companion energuide home energy audits expand eligibility requirements cmhc deep home retrofit program canada greener homes grant include climate resilience measures finalize canada s first national adaptation strategy end set clear targets indicators measure progress business case adaptation finalize apply climate lens ensure climate adaptation mitigation considerations integrated federal government decisionmaking work provinces territories farmers including indigenous young farmers update business risk management agriculture programs fully integrate climate risk management environmental practices climate readiness
Better, Cleaner Transportation
transportation
people looking faster cheaper ways getting transit makes life investments public transit year times stephen harper s just getting started earlier year invested additional billion including establishing canada s first permanent public transit fund elected liberal government continue transform public transit canada accelerating major public transit projects supporting switch zero emission buses developing rural transit solutions advancing national active transportation strategy build bike lanes wider sidewalks pathways multi use trails committing make high frequency rail reality forward project toronto quebec city corridor stops trois rivieres peterborough using electrified technology launch procurement process end explore opportunities extend rail london windsor
transportation
people looking faster cheaper ways getting transit makes life investments public transit year times stephen harper s just getting started earlier year invested additional billion including establishing canada s first permanent public transit fund elected liberal government continue transform public transit canada accelerating major public transit projects supporting switch zero emission buses developing rural transit solutions advancing national active transportation strategy build bike lanes wider sidewalks pathways multi use trails committing make high frequency rail reality forward project toronto quebec city corridor stops trois rivières peterborough using electrified technology launch procurement process end explore opportunities extend rail london windsor
A New Framework for Indigenous Long-term Care
framework indigenous long term care
pandemic widened existing health gaps indigenous non indigenous peoples highlighted lack long term care services near indigenous communities addition covid difficult indigenous peoples access culturally appropriate programming services furthermore complexity various health systems impede indigenous peoples ability access care deserve know work necessary close gap elected liberal government develop distinctions based community led indigenous long term continuing care framework prioritizes ensuring indigenous peoples receive long term continuing care services near communities culturally appropriate care programming urban rural northern areas bolster indigenous health navigators provide dedicated support indigenous people families specifically help navigate services related long term continuing care
framework indigenous long term care
pandemic widened existing health gaps indigenous non indigenous peoples highlighted lack long term care services near indigenous communities addition covid difficult indigenous peoples access culturally appropriate programming services furthermore complexity various health systems impede indigenous peoples ability access care deserve know work necessary close gap elected liberal government develop distinctions based community led indigenous long term continuing care framework prioritizes ensuring indigenous peoples receive long term continuing care services near communities culturally appropriate care programming urban rural northern areas bolster indigenous health navigators provide dedicated support indigenous people families specifically help navigate services related long term continuing care
Climate-Ready Infrastructure
climate ready infrastructure
infrastructure build today decades project build water treatment facility public transit project community rec centre pollution built resilient impact climate change flooding fires coastal erosion extreme heat project builders need access right resources knowledge elected liberal government open access climate toolkits help infrastructure owners investors develop projects ensure canada path net zero emissions resilient future building existing climate lens requirement federally funded infrastructure projects toolkits offer resiliency assessment methodologies opportunities incorporating low carbon technologies building materials carbon emission calculation guidelines
climate ready infrastructure
infrastructure build today decades project build water treatment facility public transit project community rec centre pollution built resilient impact climate change flooding fires coastal erosion extreme heat project builders need access right resources knowledge elected liberal government open access climate toolkits help infrastructure owners investors develop projects ensure canada path net zero emissions resilient future building existing climate lens requirement federally funded infrastructure projects toolkits offer resiliency assessment methodologies opportunities incorporating low carbon technologies building materials carbon emission calculation guidelines
Commemoration
commemoration
canadians proud military heritage time passes critical forget sacrifices veterans fields belgium mountains afghanistan nearly known extraordinary contributions modern veterans contributions canada s women indigenous racialized lgbtq veterans obligation make sure receive honour recognition deserve ensure legacies served live elected liberal government support commemorate canada ensure program recognizes modern veterans women indigenous racialized lgbt q veterans conflicts ensure recognize valuable contributions canadian armed forces veterans served country domestic operations wildfires ice storms floods
commemoration
canadians proud military heritage time passes critical forget sacrifices veterans fields belgium mountains afghanistan nearly known extraordinary contributions modern veterans contributions canada s women indigenous racialized lgbtq veterans obligation make sure receive honour recognition deserve ensure legacies served live elected liberal government support commemorate canada ensure program recognizes modern veterans women indigenous racialized lgbt q veterans conflicts ensure recognize valuable contributions canadian armed forces veterans served country domestic operations wildfires ice storms floods
Helping Indigenous Businesses Grow
helping indigenous businesses grow
committed renewing strengthening canada s economic relationship indigenous communities including mandating first nations inuit metis businesses entrepreneurs hold total value federal procurement contracts indigenous businesses face barriers elected liberal government expand aboriginal entrepreneurship program enable businesses access zero loan advance possible navigator position help indigenous entrepreneurs programs apply situation work government departments analyze appropriate adjust eligibility criteria ensure programs inclusive possible
helping indigenous businesses grow
committed renewing strengthening canada s economic relationship indigenous communities including mandating first nations inuit métis businesses entrepreneurs hold total value federal procurement contracts indigenous businesses face barriers elected liberal government expand aboriginal entrepreneurship program enable businesses access zero loan advance possible navigator position help indigenous entrepreneurs programs apply situation work government departments analyze appropriate adjust eligibility criteria ensure programs inclusive possible
More National Parks and Marine Conservation Areas
national parks marine conservation areas
conserve nature country liberal government single largest investments nature conservation canadian history billion budget billion budget allow quarter lands marine areas elected liberal government build progress continue nature establishing national parks national marine conservation areas nmcas years doubling size existing national parks nmca canada working indigenous communities management agreements national parks nmcas continuing work partners ensure canada meets goals conserve lands waters working halt reverse nature loss canada achieving recovery nature includes championing goal internationally ensure world protects intact nature required reverse biodiversity collapse climate
national parks marine conservation areas
conserve nature country liberal government single largest investments nature conservation canadian history billion budget billion budget allow quarter lands marine areas elected liberal government build progress continue nature establishing national parks national marine conservation areas nmcas years doubling size existing national parks nmca canada working indigenous communities management agreements national parks nmcas continuing work partners ensure canada meets goals conserve lands waters working halt reverse nature loss canada achieving recovery nature includes championing goal internationally ensure world protects intact nature required reverse biodiversity collapse climate
Clean and Healthy Oceans
healthy oceans
oceans important culture lot rely healthy oceans coastlines s launched oceans protection place world leading shipping safety strengthened protections coasts marine life including endangered whales opened reopened coast guard stations people safe elected liberal government expand coastal restoration fund aquatic habitats make investments areas like tidal wetlands seagrass meadows riparian habitats high potential absorb store carbon modernize oceans act explicitly consider climate change impacts marine ecosystems species regional ocean management measurable progress indicators tied management objectives expand ghost gear program continue oceans coasts lost abandoned fishing gear ocean plastics endanger sea life impact fish stocks pollute ocean invest million years support community shoreline oceans plastic cleanup national interdisciplinary working group climate resilient ocean conservation planning expand climate vulnerability work inform marine conservation planning management continue key marine species including southern resident killer whale north atlantic right whale st lawrence estuary beluga advance historic million pacific salmon strategy launched june make investments conserve wild atlantic salmon
healthy oceans
oceans important culture lot rely healthy oceans coastlines s launched oceans protection place world leading shipping safety strengthened protections coasts marine life including endangered whales opened reopened coast guard stations people safe elected liberal government expand coastal restoration fund aquatic habitats make investments areas like tidal wetlands seagrass meadows riparian habitats high potential absorb store carbon modernize oceans act explicitly consider climate change impacts marine ecosystems species regional ocean management measurable progress indicators tied management objectives expand ghost gear program continue oceans coasts lost abandoned fishing gear ocean plastics endanger sea life impact fish stocks pollute ocean invest million years support community shoreline oceans plastic cleanup national interdisciplinary working group climate resilient ocean conservation planning expand climate vulnerability work inform marine conservation planning management continue key marine species including southern resident killer whale north atlantic right whale st lawrence estuary beluga advance historic million pacific salmon strategy launched june make investments conserve wild atlantic salmon
Indigenous-Led Nature Conservation
indigenous led nature conservation
indigenous peoples stewarded lands waters time immemorial s launched indigenous guardians pilot helped establish canada s first indigenous protected conserved area elected liberal government work first nations inuit metis partners support indigenous guardians programs establish indigenous guardians networks support indigenous communities build capacity establish ipcas
indigenous led nature conservation
indigenous peoples stewarded lands waters time immemorial s launched indigenous guardians pilot helped establish canada s first indigenous protected conserved area elected liberal government work first nations inuit métis partners support indigenous guardians programs establish indigenous guardians networks support indigenous communities build capacity establish ipcas
Urban National Parks and Access to Nature
urban national parks access nature
pandemic canadians escaped homes going outdoors rediscovering benefits health green spaces waterfronts think canada able access nature live ensure access green spaces communities elected liberal government establish national urban park province territory target establishing national urban parks invest additional million natural infrastructure fund continue funding community led public green space projects collaboration municipalities indigenous communities nonprofit organizations continue building connecting trans canada trail opportunities canadians access increasing annual funding million growing trail network helping jobs years build national trails tourism strategy increase youth employment opportunities partnership destination canada local economic development opportunities canadian access nature green space community simply s
urban national parks access nature
pandemic canadians escaped homes going outdoors rediscovering benefits health green spaces waterfronts think canada able access nature live ensure access green spaces communities elected liberal government establish national urban park province territory target establishing national urban parks invest additional million natural infrastructure fund continue funding community led public green space projects collaboration municipalities indigenous communities nonprofit organizations continue building connecting trans canada trail opportunities canadians access increasing annual funding million growing trail network helping jobs years build national trails tourism strategy increase youth employment opportunities partnership destination canada local economic development opportunities canadian access nature green space community simply s
Freshwater
freshwater
fresh water sustains life abundant constantly flowing ultimately finite natural resource protection lakes rivers underground aquifers critical concern especially pollution continues impact major waterways droughts floods frequent severe tackle complex challenges reelected liberal government establish fully fund canada water agency working partners safeguard freshwater resources generations come including supporting provinces territories indigenous partners developing updating river basin large watershed agreements modernize year old canada water act reflect freshwater reality including addressing climate change indigenous water rights implement strengthened freshwater action including historic investment billion years provide essential funding large lakes river systems starting great lakes st lawrence river lake simcoe lake winnipeg basin fraser river basin mackenzie river basin invest million experimental lakes area northern ontario world s large scale centre freshwater science harper government tried close funding support international freshwater science research encouraging international cooperation efforts including african great lakes offer willing municipalities means manage regulate boating lakes rivers promote free access ensuring safety boaters protection environment
freshwater
fresh water sustains life abundant constantly flowing ultimately finite natural resource protection lakes rivers underground aquifers critical concern especially pollution continues impact major waterways droughts floods frequent severe tackle complex challenges reelected liberal government establish fully fund canada water agency working partners safeguard freshwater resources generations come including supporting provinces territories indigenous partners developing updating river basin large watershed agreements modernize year old canada water act reflect freshwater reality including addressing climate change indigenous water rights implement strengthened freshwater action including historic investment billion years provide essential funding large lakes river systems starting great lakes st lawrence river lake simcoe lake winnipeg basin fraser river basin mackenzie river basin invest million experimental lakes area northern ontario world s large scale centre freshwater science harper government tried close funding support international freshwater science research encouraging international cooperation efforts including african great lakes offer willing municipalities means manage regulate boating lakes rivers promote free access ensuring safety boaters protection environment
Helping Protect Old Growth Forests in British Columbia
helping old growth forests british columbia
permanently protecting old growth forests british columbia help fight climate change ensure iconic globally significant ecosystems thrive generations elected liberal government help support british columbia iconic ecologically important old growth forests reaching nature agreement province british columbia province s old growth forests expand protected areas establishing million b c old growth nature fund working partners attract additional funding support protection important old growth forests ensuring first nations local communities workers partners shaping path forward nature protection
helping old growth forests british columbia
permanently protecting old growth forests british columbia help fight climate change ensure iconic globally significant ecosystems thrive generations elected liberal government help support british columbia iconic ecologically important old growth forests reaching nature agreement province british columbia province s old growth forests expand protected areas establishing million b c old growth nature fund working partners attract additional funding support protection important old growth forests ensuring first nations local communities workers partners shaping path forward nature protection
Strengthening Canada’s Blue Economy
strengthening canada s blue economy
elected liberal government continue working business academic institutions provincial territorial governments leading profits including freshwater economies like great lakes ensure canada positioned succeed fast growing global sector blue economy
strengthening canada s blue economy
elected liberal government continue working business academic institutions provincial territorial governments leading profits including freshwater economies like great lakes ensure canada positioned succeed fast growing global sector blue economy
Natural Climate Solutions
natural climate solutions
resilient protected nature essential fighting climate change nature offers fold benefit capturing storing carbon atmosphere protecting communities climate change s impact acting buffer flooding extreme heat continue protecting nature fighting climate change elected liberal government continue planting billion trees country roughly jobs wetlands grasslands peatlands capture store carbon increase support farmers develop adopt agricultural management practices emissions store carbon healthy soil resiliency cover cropping rotational grazing nitrogen management green farming canada nature help fight climate change jobs help farmers help biodiversity country
natural climate solutions
resilient protected nature essential fighting climate change nature offers fold benefit capturing storing carbon atmosphere protecting communities climate change s impact acting buffer flooding extreme heat continue protecting nature fighting climate change elected liberal government continue planting billion trees country roughly jobs wetlands grasslands peatlands capture store carbon increase support farmers develop adopt agricultural management practices emissions store carbon healthy soil resiliency cover cropping rotational grazing nitrogen management green farming canada nature help fight climate change jobs help farmers help biodiversity country
Protecting Canadians from Harmful Chemicals and Advancing Environmental Justice
protecting canadians harmful chemicals advancing environmental justice
air breathe water drink food eat land live central health toxic substances pollute environment indigenous income racialized communities likely suffer consequences s elected liberal government pass strengthened canadian environmental protection act including people vulnerable harm toxic substances living communities exposure high recognize right healthy environment first time federal law spring forward mandatory labelling chemicals consumer products including cosmetics cleaning products flame retardants upholstery impacts health environment increase testing imported products compliance canadian standards ensure safe canadian consumers canadian producers disadvantage table legislation require minister environment climate change examine link race socio economic status exposure environmental risk develop strategy address environmental justice identify prioritize contaminated sites areas indigenous racialized lowincome canadians live implement comprehensive action canadians including firefighters exposure toxic flame retardants household products
protecting canadians harmful chemicals advancing environmental justice
air breathe water drink food eat land live central health toxic substances pollute environment indigenous income racialized communities likely suffer consequences s elected liberal government pass strengthened canadian environmental protection act including people vulnerable harm toxic substances living communities exposure high recognize right healthy environment first time federal law spring forward mandatory labelling chemicals consumer products including cosmetics cleaning products flame retardants upholstery impacts health environment increase testing imported products compliance canadian standards ensure safe canadian consumers canadian producers disadvantage table legislation require minister environment climate change examine link race socio economic status exposure environmental risk develop strategy address environmental justice identify prioritize contaminated sites areas indigenous racialized lowincome canadians live implement comprehensive action canadians including firefighters exposure toxic flame retardants household products
Reducing Pesticide Risks
pesticide risks
misused pesticides pose risk health safety environment surrounds elected liberal government pest control products act health wildlife environment align world leading approaches transparency reassessing pesticides market increase opportunities independent scientists input decision making process invest government independent science including water soil monitoring cumulative effects multiple pesticides health environment ensure impacts pesticides wildlife fully considered support food producers choose alternative pest management approaches need chemical pesticides
pesticide risks
misused pesticides pose risk health safety environment surrounds elected liberal government pest control products act health wildlife environment align world leading approaches transparency reassessing pesticides market increase opportunities independent scientists input decision making process invest government independent science including water soil monitoring cumulative effects multiple pesticides health environment ensure impacts pesticides wildlife fully considered support food producers choose alternative pest management approaches need chemical pesticides
Protecting Animals
protecting animals
need forward protections animals species world elected liberal government introduce legislation end cosmetic testing animals soon phase toxicity testing animals work partners curb illegal wildlife trade end elephant rhinoceros tusk trade canada introduce legislation animals captivity ban live export horses slaughter work partners help women children fleeing violence stay united companion animals
protecting animals
need forward protections animals species world elected liberal government introduce legislation end cosmetic testing animals soon phase toxicity testing animals work partners curb illegal wildlife trade end elephant rhinoceros tusk trade canada introduce legislation animals captivity ban live export horses slaughter work partners help women children fleeing violence stay united companion animals
Réduire les risques associés aux pesticides
reduire les risques associes aux pesticides
lorsqu ils sont mal utilises les pesticides posent risque grave pour notre sante notre securite et l environnement qui nous entoure gouvernement liberal reelu s engage renforcer la loi sur les produits antiparasitaires afin mieux proteger notre sante la faune et l environnement adopter des techniques en harmonie avec les approches pointe en matiere transparence lors la reevaluation pesticides deja sur le marche et augmenter les occasions pour des scientifiques independants d apporter leur contribution au processus decisionnel investir dans d autres scientifiques independants et gouvernementaux notamment dans le domaine la surveillance l eau et des sols et des effets cumulatifs l utilisation plusieurs pesticides sur la sante et sur l environnement veiller ce que les effets des pesticides sur la faune soient pleinement pris en consideration et soutenir les producteurs alimentaires qui choisissent des methodes lutte antiparasitaire alternatives qui reduisent le besoin pesticides chimiques
réduire les risques associés aux pesticides
lorsqu ils sont mal utilisés les pesticides posent risque grave pour notre santé notre sécurité et l environnement qui nous entoure gouvernement libéral réélu s engage à renforcer la loi sur les produits antiparasitaires afin mieux protéger notre santé la faune et l environnement adopter des techniques en harmonie avec les approches pointe en matiè transparence lors la réévaluation pesticides déjà sur le marché et à augmenter les occasions pour des scientifiques indépendants d apporter leur contribution au processus décisionnel investir dans d autres scientifiques indépendants et gouvernementaux notamment dans le domaine la surveillance l eau et des sols et des effets cumulatifs l utilisation plusieurs pesticides sur la santé et sur l environnement veiller à ce que les effets des pesticides sur la faune soient pleinement pris en considération et à soutenir les producteurs alimentaires qui choisissent des méthodes lutte antiparasitaire alternatives qui réduisent le besoin pesticides chimiques
Improving Diversity in the Public Service
diversity public service
canada s public service reflect diversity canada need ensure hire retain diverse talents build public service workers reach potential elected liberal government diversity fellowship public service mentor sponsor diverse groups public service implement action increase representation hiring appointments leadership development public service fellowship students graduates offer french language training rd th year students help bridge current gaps including language barriers increase diversity offering language programs racialized employees public service recruitment program international students permanent residents help community organizations foster students enter public service establish mental health fund black public servants support career advancement training sponsorship educational opportunities black workers
diversity public service
canada s public service reflect diversity canada need ensure hire retain diverse talents build public service workers reach potential elected liberal government diversity fellowship public service mentor sponsor diverse groups public service implement action increase representation hiring appointments leadership development public service fellowship students graduates offer french language training rd th year students help bridge current gaps including language barriers increase diversity offering language programs racialized employees public service recruitment program international students permanent residents help community organizations foster students enter public service establish mental health fund black public servants support career advancement training sponsorship educational opportunities black workers
Key Actions Since 2015 to Support Indigenous Peoples
key actions support indigenous peoples
historic investments support indigenous peoples coast coast coast source budget recovery jobs growth resilience worked federal government partners truth reconciliation commission s calls action involving government canada completed underway working residential school survivors indigenous peoples provinces territories educators incorporate aboriginal treaty rights history residential schools indigenous contributions school curricula introduced c implement united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples received royal assent june national indigenous peoples day passed act respecting first nations inuit metis children youth families affirms inherent right first nation inuit metis communities exercise jurisdiction child family services built refurbished schools tens thousands indigenous kids education continued invest child family services including additional billion support communities providing child family services launched national inquiry missing murdered indigenous women girls released federal pathway address missing murdered indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people june outlines concrete actions end systemic racism sexism economic inequality perpetuated violence indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people invested violence prevention provide shelter support indigenous women children slgbtqqia people facing gender based violence accelerated government s year commitment close infrastructure gap indigenous communities invested billion water infrastructure projects including plants upgrades lifted long term water advisories including reaching milestone lifting water advisories past april matching number place liberals committed eliminating long term drinking water advisories public systems reserves testament half years real progress prevented short term drinking water advisories long term invested help indigenous women girls participate sports sure first nations inuit metis prioritized vaccination jurisdictions supported engagement vaccination campaigns announced billion targeted covid support indigenous northern communities organizations march committed making high quality health care designed meetthe unique needs indigenous communities reality
key actions support indigenous peoples
historic investments support indigenous peoples coast coast coast source budget recovery jobs growth resilience worked federal government partners truth reconciliation commission s calls action involving government canada completed underway working residential school survivors indigenous peoples provinces territories educators incorporate aboriginal treaty rights history residential schools indigenous contributions school curricula introduced c implement united nations declaration rights indigenous peoples received royal assent june national indigenous peoples day passed act respecting first nations inuit métis children youth families affirms inherent right first nation inuit métis communities exercise jurisdiction child family services built refurbished schools tens thousands indigenous kids education continued invest child family services including additional billion support communities providing child family services launched national inquiry missing murdered indigenous women girls released federal pathway address missing murdered indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people june outlines concrete actions end systemic racism sexism economic inequality perpetuated violence indigenous women girls slgbtqqia people invested violence prevention provide shelter support indigenous women children slgbtqqia people facing gender based violence accelerated government s year commitment close infrastructure gap indigenous communities invested billion water infrastructure projects including plants upgrades lifted long term water advisories including reaching milestone lifting water advisories past april matching number place liberals committed eliminating long term drinking water advisories public systems reserves testament half years real progress prevented short term drinking water advisories long term invested help indigenous women girls participate sports sure first nations inuit métis prioritized vaccination jurisdictions supported engagement vaccination campaigns announced billion targeted covid support indigenous northern communities organizations march committed making high quality health care designed meetthe unique needs indigenous communities reality
Key Actions to Support Canadians Through the Pandemic
key actions support canadians pandemic
provided spent canada fight covid support canadians protecting health safety procured diverse vaccine portfolio world received million doses covid vaccines fully vaccinate eligible person canada months ahead schedule provided provinces territories billion support vaccine rollout campaigns country including indigenous communities canadians first second doses quickly possible world leader vaccination rates eligible people country vaccinated first dose fully vaccinated provided people online access mental health support wellness canada portal million canadians used first year invested billion safe restart agreement help provinces territories safely restart economies make country resilient waves covid invested billion canada s biomanufacturing life sciences sector increased canada s vaccine manufacturing capabilities including launching canada s bio manufacturing life sciences strategy completed biologics manufacturing centre nrc secured agreement moderna build state art manufacturing facility canada major domestic capacity investments abcellera medicago resilience sanofi sure provincial territorial health systems able deliver world class care providing time billion canada health transfer march million march support economy created rapidly delivered canada emergency response benefit cerb millions canadians provided month workers lost income covid protected million jobs canada emergency wage subsidy helped businesses canada rehire workers created temporary recovery benefits help canadians unable work covid canada recovery benefit canada recovery sickness benefit canada recovery caregiving benefit provided families children additional support families canada child benefit young child supplement waived time time students federal portion canada student loans canada apprentice loans march created canada emergency business account ceba provide small businesses partially forgivable free loans created billion regional relief recovery fund supporting businesses canada s regional economic development agencies including business don t qualify ceba helped businesses charities non profits organizations afford rent mortgage expenses introduced canada recovery hiring program provides support businesses afford hire workers need recover grow local economies reopen provided million help small medium sized indigenous businesses support aboriginal financial institutions offer financing created highly affected sectors credit availability program help hardest hit industries including tourism hospitality sectors access low loans
key actions support canadians pandemic
provided spent canada fight covid support canadians protecting health safety procured diverse vaccine portfolio world received million doses covid vaccines fully vaccinate eligible person canada months ahead schedule provided provinces territories billion support vaccine rollout campaigns country including indigenous communities canadians first second doses quickly possible world leader vaccination rates eligible people country vaccinated first dose fully vaccinated provided people online access mental health support wellness canada portal million canadians used first year invested billion safe restart agreement help provinces territories safely restart economies make country resilient waves covid invested billion canada s biomanufacturing life sciences sector increased canada s vaccine manufacturing capabilities including launching canada s bio manufacturing life sciences strategy completed biologics manufacturing centre nrc secured agreement moderna build state art manufacturing facility canada major domestic capacity investments abcellera medicago resilience sanofi sure provincial territorial health systems able deliver world class care providing time billion canada health transfer march million march support economy created rapidly delivered canada emergency response benefit cerb millions canadians provided month workers lost income covid protected million jobs canada emergency wage subsidy helped businesses canada rehire workers created temporary recovery benefits help canadians unable work covid canada recovery benefit canada recovery sickness benefit canada recovery caregiving benefit provided families children additional support families canada child benefit young child supplement waived time time students federal portion canada student loans canada apprentice loans march created canada emergency business account ceba provide small businesses partially forgivable free loans created billion regional relief recovery fund supporting businesses canada s regional economic development agencies including business don t qualify ceba helped businesses charities non profits organizations afford rent mortgage expenses introduced canada recovery hiring program provides support businesses afford hire workers need recover grow local economies reopen provided million help small medium sized indigenous businesses support aboriginal financial institutions offer financing created highly affected sectors credit availability program help hardest hit industries including tourism hospitality sectors access low loans
Gender and Diversity Impact Summary: Building a Better Canada, For Everyone
gender diversity impact summary building canada
people core housing need women led households immigrant women risk housing insecurity financially dependent spouse family increasing supply affordable housing protecting renters evictions facilitating multi generational living working end chronic homelessness benefit women diversity vulnerable groups including lgbtq indigenous peoples youth persistent social norms mean women continue spend time unpaid care work including child care statistics canada shows nearly parents women children change work schedule lack available child care planned investments early learning child care essential ensuring women fully participate economy family unable send children child care cost according oecd women likely men report regularly care ill disabled elderly adult relatives address burden unpaid work facilitate women s participation paid labour force good jobs sectors women work additionally increase home accessibility tax credit support creation jobs allow caregivers women return labour market increase gis cpp survivors benefit particularly positive impact women seniors living poverty women young people suffered worst economic mental health impacts pandemic support students particularly benefit young women represent participate repayment assistance mental illnesses begin age lgbtq indigenous students particularly vulnerable experiencing mental disorders
gender diversity impact summary building canada
people core housing need women led households immigrant women risk housing insecurity financially dependent spouse family increasing supply affordable housing protecting renters evictions facilitating multi generational living working end chronic homelessness benefit women diversity vulnerable groups including lgbtq indigenous peoples youth persistent social norms mean women continue spend time unpaid care work including child care statistics canada shows nearly parents women children change work schedule lack available child care planned investments early learning child care essential ensuring women fully participate economy family unable send children child care cost according oecd women likely men report regularly care ill disabled elderly adult relatives address burden unpaid work facilitate women s participation paid labour force good jobs sectors women work additionally increase home accessibility tax credit support creation jobs allow caregivers women return labour market increase gis cpp survivors benefit particularly positive impact women seniors living poverty women young people suffered worst economic mental health impacts pandemic support students particularly benefit young women represent participate repayment assistance mental illnesses begin age lgbtq indigenous students particularly vulnerable experiencing mental disorders
Key Actions Since 2015 to Build a More Equal Canada for Everyone
key actions build equal canada
raised income taxes wealthiest cut million middle class canadians helped lift children poverty canada child benefit reduced number seniors living poverty canada formed canada s first gender balanced cabinet appointed women high profile leadership positions government passed pay equity act went effect august ensure women men federally regulated workplaces equal pay equal work expanded canada workers benefit million low income workers help lift nearly people poverty reinstated court challenges program provides financial support canadians important court cases advance equality language rights introduced ei parental sharing benefit support equality parenting providing additional weeks benefits parents agree share parental leave invested close billion capacity entrepreneurship ecosystem close gaps service women entrepreneurs set target gender equality sport level provided initial million years support practices promote women girls participation sport created task force women economy address issues equality wake pandemic introduced legislation dignity equality lgbtq people criminalizing conversion therapy created first kind black entrepreneurship program provide loans black business owners entrepreneurs country provided support black led non profits serve communities offer mental health wellness support sports fitness programs arts culture programming provided support community led projects black canadian youth develop leadership skills civic engagement provide opportunities promote black history culture identity established accessible canada act barrier free canada people disabilities helped workplace accessibility access jobs moved forward disability inclusion action important changes registered disability savings rdsp financial security created covid disability advisory group advise federal government recognition canadians disabilities disproportionately affected health social economic impacts covid pandemic justin trudeau delivered formal apology house commons people harmed federal legislation policies practices led oppression discrimination lgbtq people canada established lgbtq secretariat privy council office support government initiatives lgbtq issues helped support lgbtq movement canada creations lgbtq community capacity projects fund provided million grants organizations declared trans rights human rights passed legislation fully gender identity expression initiated process canada s first lgbtq action make canada equal place lives lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer spirit people canada
key actions build equal canada
raised income taxes wealthiest cut million middle class canadians helped lift children poverty canada child benefit reduced number seniors living poverty canada formed canada s first gender balanced cabinet appointed women high profile leadership positions government passed pay equity act went effect august ensure women men federally regulated workplaces equal pay equal work expanded canada workers benefit million low income workers help lift nearly people poverty reinstated court challenges program provides financial support canadians important court cases advance equality language rights introduced ei parental sharing benefit support equality parenting providing additional weeks benefits parents agree share parental leave invested close billion capacity entrepreneurship ecosystem close gaps service women entrepreneurs set target gender equality sport level provided initial million years support practices promote women girls participation sport created task force women economy address issues equality wake pandemic introduced legislation dignity equality lgbtq people criminalizing conversion therapy created first kind black entrepreneurship program provide loans black business owners entrepreneurs country provided support black led non profits serve communities offer mental health wellness support sports fitness programs arts culture programming provided support community led projects black canadian youth develop leadership skills civic engagement provide opportunities promote black history culture identity established accessible canada act barrier free canada people disabilities helped workplace accessibility access jobs moved forward disability inclusion action important changes registered disability savings rdsp financial security created covid disability advisory group advise federal government recognition canadians disabilities disproportionately affected health social economic impacts covid pandemic justin trudeau delivered formal apology house commons people harmed federal legislation policies practices led oppression discrimination lgbtq people canada established lgbtq secretariat privy council office support government initiatives lgbtq issues helped support lgbtq movement canada creations lgbtq community capacity projects fund provided million grants organizations declared trans rights human rights passed legislation fully gender identity expression initiated process canada s first lgbtq action make canada equal place lives lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer spirit people canada
Key Actions Since 2015 to Fight Climate Change
key actions fight climate change
introduced canada s first national climate first government set climate target lay path meeting invested billion climate action growth took action net zero emissions enshrined canada s net zero goal law advanced ban harmful single use plastics committed eliminating plastic waste banned microbeads toiletries sure pollution isn t free canada money pockets hard working families federal applies laid plant billion trees years support nature based climate solutions like conservation wetlands peatlands croplands grasslands sequester carbon ecosystems intact committed help canadians energy efficiency homes energy bills providing homeowners grants retrofit homes moving forward make free loans available offered rebates canadians purchased electric vehicles helped build charging stations drive st john s victoria electric vehicle committed ensuring vehicles sold canada zero emission supporting automakers auto workers produce canada helped people need cheaper faster ways making historic investments billion public transit exceeded canada s goal protecting oceans going just largest investment nature conservation canada s history billion budget billion budget allow reach goal protecting lands waters funded indigenous leadership nature conservation including indigenous protected conserved areas establishing indigenous guardians programs supports indigenous peoples connections traditional lands waters ice launched network national urban parks seven locations seven provinces currently underway montreal edmonton colwood near victoria halifax saskatoon winnipeg windsor established natural infrastructure fund supporting community led projects cities country toronto ravine strategy vancouver s rain city strategy city montreal s vision strategic halifax s green network saskatoon s green strategy winnipeg s parks strategy launched billion net zero accelerator initiative decarbonize heavy industry like steel aluminum secure canada s industrial advantage green jobs cut taxes half businesses manufacture zero emissions products ensured market transition low carbon economy requiring canada s crown corporations adopt public reporting standards task force climate related financial disclosures working provinces territories make regular disclosures broad spectrum canadian economy introduced tougher rules managing chemicals enshrine canadians right healthy environment first time history initiated development canada s first national adaptation strategy invested billion disaster mitigation adaptation fund ensure canadians prepared protected impacts climate change
key actions fight climate change
introduced canada s first national climate first government set climate target lay path meeting invested billion climate action growth took action net zero emissions enshrined canada s net zero goal law advanced ban harmful single use plastics committed eliminating plastic waste banned microbeads toiletries sure pollution isn t free canada money pockets hard working families federal applies laid plant billion trees years support nature based climate solutions like conservation wetlands peatlands croplands grasslands sequester carbon ecosystems intact committed help canadians energy efficiency homes energy bills providing homeowners grants retrofit homes moving forward make free loans available offered rebates canadians purchased electric vehicles helped build charging stations drive st john s victoria electric vehicle committed ensuring vehicles sold canada zero emission supporting automakers auto workers produce canada helped people need cheaper faster ways making historic investments billion public transit exceeded canada s goal protecting oceans going just largest investment nature conservation canada s history billion budget billion budget allow reach goal protecting lands waters funded indigenous leadership nature conservation including indigenous protected conserved areas establishing indigenous guardians programs supports indigenous peoples connections traditional lands waters ice launched network national urban parks seven locations seven provinces currently underway montreal edmonton colwood near victoria halifax saskatoon winnipeg windsor established natural infrastructure fund supporting community led projects cities country toronto ravine strategy vancouver s rain city strategy city montreal s vision strategic halifax s green network saskatoon s green strategy winnipeg s parks strategy launched billion net zero accelerator initiative decarbonize heavy industry like steel aluminum secure canada s industrial advantage green jobs cut taxes half businesses manufacture zero emissions products ensured market transition low carbon economy requiring canada s crown corporations adopt public reporting standards task force climate related financial disclosures working provinces territories make regular disclosures broad spectrum canadian economy introduced tougher rules managing chemicals enshrine canadians right healthy environment first time history initiated development canada s first national adaptation strategy invested billion disaster mitigation adaptation fund ensure canadians prepared protected impacts climate change
Disability Statement
disability statement
disability inclusion benefits canadians disabilities equal opportunities contribute communities quality service government work enjoy quality life choices build economy country past years ve accessibility disability inclusion priority moved human rights based approach disability inclusion moving away medical charity models social model disability focus poverty reduction focused removing barriers addressing disability discrimination exclusion systems processes spirit forward historic investments actions social economic inclusion millions canadians appointed canada s first minister responsible canadians disabilities accessibility disability inclusion increased access alternate format material including ratification marrakesh treaty held landmark consultations passed accessible canada act established accessible standards canada investments successive economic statements budgets disability specific programs including opportunities fund enabling accessibility fund canada student loans canada student grants expansion disability tax credit applied disability lens flagship policies programs historic investment inclusive accessible day child care addressed financial security canadians disabilities important changes registered disability savings rdsp adhered international human rights obligations signed optional protocol convention rights persons disabilities uncrpd appointed canadian human rights commission monitor uncrpd announced canadian candidate committee rights persons disabilities election fall committed creation disability inclusion include canada disability benefit modelled guaranteed income supplement improved processes eligibility federal disability programs benefits robust employment strategy canadians disabilities june tabled c setting framework creation canada disability benefit direct monthly payment low income canadians disabilities ages recognition fact canadians disabilities disproportionately affected health social economic impacts covid pandemic took disability inclusive approach pandemic response appointed covid disability advisory group provided targeted funding seniors students disabilities issued time payment persons disabilities help mitigate economic shock pandemic moving forward work elected liberal government build previous investments implementation first disability inclusion action consultation disability community objectives disability inclusion action social economic inclusion canadians disabilities poverty canadians disabilities contribute realization barrier free canada access federal programs services persons disabilities ensure disability inclusion considered government programs policies services foster culture inclusion shift away attitudes disablism discrimination disability inclusion action elected liberal government introduce implement canada disability benefit act direct monthly payment low income canadians disabilities ages poverty persons disabilities way guaranteed income supplement canada child benefit reduced poverty seniors families children liberal government develop implement employment strategy focused supports workers employers inclusive welcoming workplaces building business disability confidence strategy include investment opportunities fund ready willing amp able inclusive hiring program support employment persons disabilities commit making permanent funding support services ensure equitable access reading published works canadians print disabilities canadians able fully participate activities proceed timely ambitious implementation accessible canada act harmonization accessibility standards canada work federal departments agencies uniformly adopt definition disability accessible canada act adopt consistent approach disability inclusion federal government disability lens decisionmaking specifically include child care infrastructure commitments assume prominent role international disability inclusion community elected liberal government build foundational work date support persons disabilities post pandemic recovery continuing build canada
disability statement
disability inclusion benefits canadians disabilities equal opportunities contribute communities quality service government work enjoy quality life choices build economy country past years ve accessibility disability inclusion priority moved human rights based approach disability inclusion moving away medical charity models social model disability focus poverty reduction focused removing barriers addressing disability discrimination exclusion systems processes spirit forward historic investments actions social economic inclusion millions canadians appointed canada s first minister responsible canadians disabilities accessibility disability inclusion increased access alternate format material including ratification marrakesh treaty held landmark consultations passed accessible canada act established accessible standards canada investments successive economic statements budgets disability specific programs including opportunities fund enabling accessibility fund canada student loans canada student grants expansion disability tax credit applied disability lens flagship policies programs historic investment inclusive accessible day child care addressed financial security canadians disabilities important changes registered disability savings rdsp adhered international human rights obligations signed optional protocol convention rights persons disabilities uncrpd appointed canadian human rights commission monitor uncrpd announced canadian candidate committee rights persons disabilities election fall committed creation disability inclusion include canada disability benefit modelled guaranteed income supplement improved processes eligibility federal disability programs benefits robust employment strategy canadians disabilities june tabled c setting framework creation canada disability benefit direct monthly payment low income canadians disabilities ages recognition fact canadians disabilities disproportionately affected health social economic impacts covid pandemic took disability inclusive approach pandemic response appointed covid disability advisory group provided targeted funding seniors students disabilities issued time payment persons disabilities help mitigate economic shock pandemic moving forward work elected liberal government build previous investments implementation first disability inclusion action consultation disability community objectives disability inclusion action social economic inclusion canadians disabilities poverty canadians disabilities contribute realization barrier free canada access federal programs services persons disabilities ensure disability inclusion considered government programs policies services foster culture inclusion shift away attitudes disablism discrimination disability inclusion action elected liberal government introduce implement canada disability benefit act direct monthly payment low income canadians disabilities ages poverty persons disabilities way guaranteed income supplement canada child benefit reduced poverty seniors families children liberal government develop implement employment strategy focused supports workers employers inclusive welcoming workplaces building business disability confidence strategy include investment opportunities fund ready willing amp able inclusive hiring program support employment persons disabilities commit making permanent funding support services ensure equitable access reading published works canadians print disabilities canadians able fully participate activities proceed timely ambitious implementation accessible canada act harmonization accessibility standards canada work federal departments agencies uniformly adopt definition disability accessible canada act adopt consistent approach disability inclusion federal government disability lens decisionmaking specifically include child care infrastructure commitments assume prominent role international disability inclusion community elected liberal government build foundational work date support persons disabilities post pandemic recovery continuing build canada