Liberal Party

The Liberal Party is led by leader Justin Trudeau. At its core, the Liberal Party believes in a strong middle class, providing social services, taxing the rich, and not being the Conservative Party. They focus on helping the middle and lower classes at the expense of the richest Canadians both through tax breaks and social assistance programs. Here is what the Liberal Party believes when it comes to the Economy, Security and Foreign Policy, Civic Rights, Environment and Energy, and Young People's Issues.

Economy

• Reduce federal taxes from 22% to 20.5% for income between $44,701 and $89,401 and increase federal taxes to 33% from 29% for income earned over $200,000
• End family income splitting and reduce Tax Free Savings Accounts from $10,000 a year to $5,500 a year. 
• Run a deficit (put the country in debt) in the short term to try and help the economy by spending this money on infrastructure (will be discussed more, the Liberals are the only party to suggest running a deficit)

International Security

• Amend bill C-51 (will be discussed in post on bill C-51) to adjust and clarify certain party of the bill that can restrict civil liberties. 
• End the current bombing mission against ISIS and continue to train Iraqi soldiers in the fight against ISIS
• Create more independent watchdogs to protect civil liberty from government institutions

Civic Issues

• Legalize Marijuana, tax and regulate its sale
• Restore the $4 billion dollar door-to-door service from Canada Post
• Create a tax credit for teachers and an additional tax credit for teachers to buy school supplies

Environment and Energy

• Invest in green technology with tax incentives
• Oppose Northern Gateway pipeline, support Energy East and Keystone pipelines
• Phase out government investment in fossil fuels

Young People's Issues

• Free National Parks admission in 2017 for Canada's 150th year! Also, more investment to our National Parks and Waterways
• Create a $50 million post secondary student support program with a focus on First Nation students
• Spend $2 billion a year on public transit programs

Kev's Summary: As much as the Conservatives insist he's not ready, Justin Trudeau has laid out an appealing platform for young people and the middle class.It really comes down hard on the wealthy though, and under his new tax plan, A doctor in New Brunswick could be getting taxed at almost 60%. I can't imagine having to give most of what I earn to the government. At the end of the day, Justin's quite supportive of young people's issues, especially if you like National Parks, or Marijuana, or both. Besides, he actually takes up 11/13 of Syrup Trap's hottest politician rankings (http://syruptrap.ca/2015/01/canadas-13-hottest-members-of-parliament/).



Sources for party policies and platforms:
votecompass.cbc.ca
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-parties-platforms
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/elections/
www.conservative.ca
www.Liberal.ca
www.NDP.ca
www.greenparty.ca