Canada Federal Elections 2025: Where do different parties stand on key issues?

Canadians are heading to cast their ballots today, in a pivotal federal election that could reshape the country’s political direction at a critical time. After nearly a decade of Liberal rule, frustration over rising living costs, a deepening housing crisis, and growing tensions with the United States have set the stage for a tightly fought race. Former central banker Mark Carney leads the Liberals into battle against Conservative leader Pierre Pollievre , with the New Democrats, Bloc Québécois, and Green. Also vying for influence.


The campaign has laid bare deep divides in the country. Each major party has sharpened its platform, addressing a distinct set of issues that reflect Canada’s evolving domestic priorities and global challenges. They have staked their campaign on key issues, from economic sovereignty to climate action, as voters look for answers.


Here is the stance of different major parties on some major talking points of these election:


Immigration

Liberal Party

The Liberals are advocating for a more diversified immigration policy, focusing on global competitiveness and economic benefits. Under Mark Carney, the party is less focused on drastically changing immigration numbers but instead is emphasizing skill-based immigration to help Canada remain globally competitive while balancing the housing and healthcare needs of the population.

Conservatives

Advocating for stronger border security and reducing immigration levels to align with housing and health care capacities. During the campaign trail Pierre Polieverre has advocated for reducing immigration levels to align with housing and healthcare capacities, aiming to revert to previous Permanent Residence numbers.


New Democratic Party

The NDP, under Jagmeet Singh, focuses on the humanitarian aspects of immigration. Singh has emphasized creating a more inclusive, compassionate immigration system while ensuring Indigenous reconciliation. The NDP has not directly proposed cuts to immigration but stresses the importance of supporting newcomers while managing housing and healthcare.

Bloc Québécois

Yves-François Blanchet’s Bloc Québécois stresses Quebec's right to control its immigration policies, calling for Quebec to have more autonomy in choosing how many and which immigrants it allows to settle in the province. His focus remains on Quebec sovereignty, advocating for a tailored approach to immigration that meets Quebec's unique social and economic needs.

Green Party

The Green Party, led by Elizabeth May, emphasizes human rights and compassion in immigration policies. They support welcoming refugees and asylum seekers while ensuring that new immigration policies are aligned with environmental sustainability.



Healthcare

Liberal party

The Liberals have promised to maintain and strengthen the public healthcare system while also focusing on expanding access to healthcare services. Mark Carney has committed to investing in mental health care, dental care, and pharmacare for Canadians. His vision includes, addressing both public and private sector contributions.

Conservatives

The Conservatives are focused on efficiency in healthcare rather than large-scale expansions. Pierre Poilievre has promised to reduce government spending in healthcare and has argued that private sector involvement could help ease the burden on the public system. Poilievre’s approach is to ensure that Canadians have more options for healthcare, including private insurance and expanded services.

New Democratic Party

With the goal of eliminating all for-profit, American-style healthcare, Jagmeet Singh has pledged to guarantee that every Canadian has access to a family physician by 2030. Singh would accomplish this by increasing Canada Health Transfers by 1% for each province that takes action. If all premiers agree, this is projected to cost $10 billion over four years.

Bloc Québécois

They focus on maintaining and enhancing Quebec's public healthcare system, which is already distinct from the rest of Canada. Yves-François Blanchet advocates for greater autonomy for Quebec in deciding healthcare policies that fit its needs and priorities, including the protection of the French language in medical services.

Green Party

The Green Party, under Elizabeth May, also advocates for universal healthcare but focuses more on preventative care and integrating mental health and environmental health services. Introducing pharmacare and publicly funded dental care, especially for children with financial needs.



Tax cuts


Liberal Party

Under Mark Carney, the Liberals have not put forward extensive tax cuts but have emphasized economic growth through investment in trade diversification and renewable energy. The goal is to achieve fiscal stability and manage Canada’s deficit over the next several years. The Liberal focus is on balancing the budget and ensuring continued social investments while reducing dependence on the US.


Conservatives

Conservatives have proposed a 2.25 percentage point income tax cut, reducing the lowest income tax bracket from 15% to 12.75%. Saving each Canadian taxpayer C$900 per year.


New Democratic Party

The NDP has not directly emphasized broad tax cuts but instead focuses on a more progressive taxation system. They propose higher taxes for corporations and the wealthiest individuals to fund their ambitious social and environmental programs. Their focus is on creating a fairer economy through wealth redistribution rather than tax relief.


Bloc Québécois

The Bloc Québécois has not proposed significant tax cuts on a national scale but supports tax measures that would benefit Quebec specifically. Their platform includes tax credits for Quebec residents and businesses, particularly in areas that align with the province's environmental and cultural goals.


Green Party

The Green Party advocates for an eco-tax reform, targeting higher taxes on pollution and fossil fuel consumption. They aim to incentivize clean energy transitions while raising funds for environmental and social programs. The Greens are also keen on ensuring that the wealthiest corporations contribute more to Canada's climate action goals.



Housing

Liberal Party

The ruling party aims to put measures for more affordable housing, one of the biggest issues they have been grappling with this election. It includes the government acting as developer, and providing more than C$25 bn in financing to innovative prefabricated home builders.


Conservatives

They aim to eliminate the GST on new homes up to $1.3 million and promote the construction of affordable housing. Along with encouraging the municipalities to cut building taxes, that would help people save around C$100,000 on an average house in a big Canadian metropolis.


New Democratic Party

The NDP’s plan is to invest C$16 billion over four years to build 3 million homes by 2030 and to introduce national rent controls. Jagmeet Singh’s party aims to make housing a fundamental right and ensure that Canadians have access to affordable and quality homes.


Bloc Québécois

The Bloc Québécois emphasizes that housing policies should respect Quebec’s unique needs and demographic characteristics. Yves-François Blanchet is advocating for provincial jurisdiction over housing matters, ensuring that Quebec can handle its own housing issues in line with the province’s priorities.


Green Party

The Green Party has a focus on social housing and affordable housing programs to address the housing crisis. Elizabeth May is also advocating for policies that ensure sustainable housing solutions are integrated into urban planning, focusing on green building technologies and affordable units.


This election has become a referendum on Canada's identity and autonomy, with parties presenting distinct visions for the country’s future. The outcome will significantly influence Canada’s domestic policies and its relationship with the United States.