Canada is likely heading into a federal election this fall, but few ridings and few large issues are in contention, leaving election results to depend on many local battles fought on issues that may be more regional. University of Toronto political science professor Nelson Wiseman told The Epoch Times he expects the Conservatives to attack the Liberals on high spending and scandals while treading carefully on the issue of climate change. Like other parties, the Conservatives have adopted a price on carbon emissions. Wiseman says although that may please some, “a large part of the Conservative constituency isn’t committed to paying higher prices for fuels. So that makes it tough for them to walk that line.” Political strategist Jacqueline Biollo said economic growth will be a key issue, “including relaunching local business, and by possibly outlining a plan to reform the fiscal stabilization program and give back to provinces that …
Issues, Battlegrounds, and Strategies Come Into Focus as Federal Election Call Looms
August 3, 2021
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