Economics
From Childcare to Transit, Canadian Voters Are Feeling Pinched
- Trudeau and his rivals roll out pledges to alleviate stress
- Affordability and rising debt loads dominate campaign
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Canada’s political party leaders are making affordability the central talking point of their election campaigns, rolling out targeted measures to alleviate the financial strain besetting voters.
Though broad economic data show the nation’s economy is humming along, Canadians are still feeling tight on cash. The worsening global outlook and unprecedented policy uncertainty are adding to the apprehension.