Election Guide

Election Guide: Canada Votes 2011

  • First Posted: Apr 07 2011 15:43 PM

Canadians vote in the country's 41st general election on May 2. Here's your quick guide to where the parties stand on the major issues.






As the Conservative government incrementally lowers corporate taxes, the opposition parties line up for a fight over big business’s fair share of the tax burden. [MORE]





The Liberals focus on renewable energy, while the NDP pushes eco-friendly retrofitting and the Greens focus on, well, everything. [MORE]





The Liberals propose paid time off to care for the sick, the Tories want tax breaks for doctors in rural areas, while the NDP wants to bring docs home from abroad. [MORE]





Everyone wants out of Afghanistan, but what to do afterwards remains an open question. On the purchase of F-35 fighter jets, the Tories stand alone. [MORE]

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