Liberal Party The Liberals were the second-to-last of the main political parties to release their economic platform, but it was the only one fully costed. Costing has not yet been done for the other parties’ platforms. In addition to running up a record deficit and debt, the Liberals are prepared to spend more than $78 billion over the next five years. The party is focused on recovery from the pandemic but did not come up with any notable new ideas from what was in April’s federal budget. They avoided national pharmacare and a universal basic income. The thrust of the Liberals’ approach focuses on green jobs, social support, and placing an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their economic plans. Small business is the engine of the Canadian economy, and the Liberals are following up on their budget promises as well as offering larger loans. They are …