Haldimand—Norfolk's candidates' promises on Sovereignty, Foreign Relations, & the United States

American threats to Canada's sovereignty

Lily Eggink

CHP candidate in your district

CHP has always stood for Canada's sovereignty, national defence, and border security.

Green

Amend the Criminal Code to prohibit advocating for or assisting any efforts aimed at the unlawful annexation of Canada by a foreign power, or forcibly overthrowing Canada's federal or provincial governments
Invest in sovereign infrastructure and partnerships with like-minded democracies to end reliance on US-owned defence, digital, and IT systems

"End Canada’s reliance on U.S.-owned defence, digital, and IT systems by investing in sovereign infrastructure and partnerships with like-minded democracies to strengthen cyber defence and national security." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Separate our security architecture from that of the US
Pursue production and acquisition of defensive military material domestically, as well as with like-minded democracies
Revise Canada's Defence Doctrine to address modern threats, including hybrid warfare, cyber threats, and the risk of direct US agression

We don't have any NDP policies on American threats to Canada's sovereignty.

We don't have any Conservative policies on American threats to Canada's sovereignty.

We don't have any Liberal policies on American threats to Canada's sovereignty.

Defence procurement

Lily Eggink

CHP candidate in your district

The men and women serving in the Canadian Armed Forces must be supplied with the latest equipment and must have adequate training to be ready when called upon.

We don't have any Green policies on Defence procurement.

NDP

Cancel the F-35 contract to ensure defence needs are met by a proposal that supports Canadian assembly jobs and domestic maintenance

"We will cancel Canada’s F-35 contract to ensure our needs are met by a proposal that supports Canadian assembly jobs as well as using our knowledge and capacity to maintain them." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Conservative

Reestablish the cabinet committee on military procurement and create a new PCO-secretariat to ensure a focus on military procurement issues

"Streamline procurement by re-establishing the cabinet committee on military procurement and creating a new PCO-secretariat to ensure that military procurement issues are central in the machinery of government. We will also work with Canada’s defence industry to increase capacity, and make a single minister responsible to ensure accountability." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Immediately launch an open competition to purchase a fleet of Airborne Warning and Control Systems

"Immediately launch an open competition to purchase a fleet of Airborne Warning and Control Systems to increase radar surveillance and command capabilities in Arctic skies." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

Liberal

Create a Defence Procurement Agency and update procurement rules and legislation to centralise expertise for buying military equipment
"Overhauling defence procurement to better meet our needs and the urgency of the moment by:
1. establishing the Defence Procurement Agency, modernizing defence procurement rules and amending legislation and regulations as required, to centralize expertise from across government and streamline the way we buy equipment for the military."
— liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16
Procure from Canadian sources whenever possible

"buying Canadian whenever possible and prioritizing Canadian raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and critical minerals." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16
Create a Bureau of Research, Engineering & Advanced Leadership in Science to develop advanced research & technology for defence and security

"Establishing the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Science to ensure the Canadian Armed Forces and Communications Security Establishment have the made-in-Canada innovative solutions they need in areas such as AI, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and other advanced research and technology;" — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16
Expand the CanExport programme to grow Canadian defence businesses internationally, and diversify beyond exporting to the States

"Helping Canadian defence businesses grow at home and diversify their markets abroad, including by expanding the CanExport program to grow their sales internationally, and pivoting it to focus on diversifying from the United States and fully taking advantage of our existing trade deals;" — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16

"Boosting Canada’s domestic defence industries and production as we build security with our partners. That includes advancing Canada’s involvement in the ReArm Europe Plan in support of transatlantic security, and prioritizing investment here in Canada — with every dollar spent wisely and effectively." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16
Commission new submarines and heavy icebreakers

"Expand the capabilities of the Navy with new submarines and additional heavy icebreakers to defend the North." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
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Buy Canadian-made airborne early warning and control aircraft

"Buy Canadian-made airborne early warning and control aircraft, supporting our domestic aerospace industry and accelerating the procurement process." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Invest in new equipment for the army, including self-propelled artillery systems and grown-based air defence capabilities

"Support the Canadian Army with significant new investments, such as new self-propelled artillery systems and ground-based air defence capabilities so that the CAF have the capacity to operate in today’s context." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Invest in equipment for the Reserves and Canadian Rangers

"Invest in our Reserves and Canadian Rangers to give them the equipment they need to continue protecting our sovereignty and conduct domestic disaster responses that directly helps Canadians." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Modernise the procurement process for equipment, and invest in dual-purpose infrastructure that serves both the Forces and the public

"We will modernize our procurement legislation to ensure our Forces can buy the equipment that they need, when they need it—which is now. We can also swiftly surpass our existing defence spending targets and bolster our capabilities by investing in dual purpose infrastructure—whether housing, cybersecurity, or satellite technology—that delivers immediate benefits for both our Forces and the public." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

Defending Canada's north

Lily Eggink

CHP candidate in your district

Green

Expand arctic and coastal security patrols and upgrade surveillance, monitoring, and defence equipment

"Expand Arctic and coastal security patrols, upgrading surveillance, monitoring, and defence equipment to protect Canada’s northern and maritime sovereignty." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Expand naval and coast guard capacity in the arctic

NDP

Make new investments in arctic sovereignty and facilities that benefit Northerners

"That will also include new investments in arctic sovereignty and in facilities which benefit Northerns (sic) and their communities." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Conservative

Double the size of the 1st Patrol Group of the Canadian Rangers, to 4,000 Rangers
Acquire two additional polar icebreakers, and deliver two icebreakers currently being built by 2029

"Acquire two additional polar icebreakers for the Royal Canadian Navy. Poilievre also committed to delivering the two polar icebreakers the Seaspan and Davie shipyards are now building for the Coast Guard by 2029, while the Liberals refuse to provide a timeline." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17
Build a new arctic naval abase in Churchill, Manitoba

"Build a new Arctic naval base in Churchill, Manitoba. This will serve as a base of operations for Canada’s new polar icebreakers and will allow the Port of Churchill to sustain a continuous commercial shipping season." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Build a permanent Arctic military base in Iqaluit within two years

"Build at least one permanent Arctic military base within two years: CFB Iqaluit, Canada’s first permanent Arctic military base since the Cold War." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17
Establish a new Canadian Army reserve unit at Whitehorse and restore Operation NANOOK, an annual arctic military exercise, to its full strength

"Establish a new Canadian Army reserve unit at Whitehorse and restore Operation NANOOK to its full strength, as it was under the previous Conservative government." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Upgrade the Forward Operating Location in Inuvik to full base status to hose fighter jets and Husky tankers

"Upgrade the Forward Operating Location in Inuvik to full base status (CFB Inuvik) to host fighter jets and Husky tankers." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

Liberal

Invest in equipment for the Reserves and Canadian Rangers

"Invest in our Reserves and Canadian Rangers to give them the equipment they need to continue protecting our sovereignty and conduct domestic disaster responses that directly helps Canadians." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Work closely with Arctic and Northern Indigenous leadership as partners, and ensure their priorities are reflected with targeted investments in dual-use military/civilian infrastructure

"Work closely with Arctic and Northern Indigenous leadership as partners, in defence and security investments that respect their rights, incorporate traditional knowledge, and ensure community priorities are reflected, especially on targeted investments in dual-use infrastructure such as airstrips and other critical infrastructure." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Build a network of deepwater ports for protecting the Northwest Passage

"Strengthen the presence of Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic to protect the sovereignty of our land, air, and sea, including through a network of deepwater ports that will allow us to protect the Northwest Passage year-round." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Work with Australia to develop advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar, and use in the arctic

"Move forward to detect and deter early warning radar coverage of threats to the Arctic by working with partners in Australia to develop advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar. This will also help deepen our defence and trade ties with Australia." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Sign a new Canada-Europe Arctic security cooperation agreement

"Forge a new Canada-Europe Arctic security cooperation agreement that deepens ties in the North in recognition of the rapidly shifting security landscape." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
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Make investments in Canadian satellites
Commission new submarines and heavy icebreakers

"Expand the capabilities of the Navy with new submarines and additional heavy icebreakers to defend the North." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

Foreign interference and transnational repression

Green

Expand the Canadian Election Security Task Force, incorporating AI-based threat detection

"Expand the Canadian Election Security Task Force, incorporating AI-based threat detection to combat election interference and foreign manipulation." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Require full disclosure of foreign interests in major Canadian media outlets

"Mandate transparency in media ownership, requiring full disclosure of foreign interests in major Canadian media outlets." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Centralise Canada's response to digital warfare, cybercrime, and disinformation campaigns in a new National Cyber Defence Agency
Restore the per-vote subsidy for political party funding and reduce donation limits to curb foreign influence, strengthen financial transparency, and reduce reliance on private donors

"Restore the per-vote subsidy for political party funding and reduce donation limits to curb foreign influence in elections, strengthen financial transparency, and reduce reliance on private donors who may act as conduits for foreign interests." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Expand third-party political financing rules

"Strengthen protections against foreign funding and influencein Canadian elections, including expanding third-party political financing rules." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
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Require individuals and entities lobbying on behalf of foreign governments to register and disclose their activities

"Establish a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry, requiring individuals and entities lobbying on behalf of foreign governments to disclose their activities." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Expand the mandate of Elections Canada and the Commissioner of Canada Elections to proactively investigate suspected foreign interference
Require political parties and candidates to report any known instances of attempted foreign influence or coercion
Introduce public reporting on foreign interference threats in elections

"Introduce public reporting on foreign interference threats in elections, balancing transparency with national security concerns." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

NDP

Implement recommendations from the Foreign Interference Commission to ensure communication, coordination, and transparency from security agencies
Support digital literacy
Address online hate and discrimination
Hold those who spread false and harmful content accountable
Implement a foreign agent registry

"Finally, we are committed to seeing a foreign agent registry put in place to help protect people and our democratic institutions." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Conservative

Close loopholes in the Canada Elections Act to stop third parties from hiding funding sources

"Close Canada Elections Act loopholes to stop third parties from hiding funding sources that can allow for foreign financing of third parties engaging in regulated electoral activities." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Expel agents of foreign governments engaged in intimidation and coercion in Canada
Direct CSIS to communicate with Chinese, Sikh, and other communities targeted by foreign threats

"Direct CSIS to implement threat reduction measures, including communicating with Jewish communities about antisemitic threats, along with Chinese, Sikh and other Canadian communities targeted by foreign threats." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

We don't have any Liberal policies on Foreign interference and transnational repression.

Foreign policy

Lily Eggink

CHP candidate in your district

Canada needs to rein in spending. We should defend our own borders before spending money in other countries.

Canada can once again be a world leader; let’s lead in good things

—clean water, nutritious food, clean energy and in godly

principles of justice and freedom.

• CHP would END our current “foreign aid” programs that put

pressure on developing countries to participate in abortions,

LGBT agendas and deficit spending.

• Canada should work to promote peace in the world and not

support financially or militarily corrupt governments.

• Canada needs to rein in spending. We should defend our own

borders before spending money in other countries.

Canada occupies a respected place on the world stage and ought to be

a world leader in areas of freedom and justice. Our troops have made a

difference in peacetime and in war.

In recent years, Canada’s foreign policies have foundered and our

government has been sending mixed signals. Since the outbreak of

terrorism at home and abroad, Canada has retreated from its

leadership role and settled for pandering to politically-correct

soundbites having to do with the gender agenda, hypothetical climate

change dogma and unrealistic assumptions about the motives and

intentions of other countries.

Canada must regain its role as a leader, must abandon its destructive

promotion of abortion and gender confusion, must speak clearly on

human rights and freedom of speech and freedom of religion and must

act with clarity and force when its interests are threatened. However,

we should be careful about getting involved in conflicts that are not in

our best interests and where the issues are not crystal clear.

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Green

Ensure decisions affecting national sovereignty and international partnerships reflect the shared governance framework established through the Council of Canadian Governments
Form a common diplomatic and economic alliance with democracies to counter US economic pressure

"Form a common diplomatic and economic alliance (“economic NATO”) with democracies including EU, UK, Japan, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Mexico, Brazil, and ASEAN nations to counter US economic pressure." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Terminate the Safe Third Country Agreement with the US, ensuring asylum seekers are not forced to remain in a country violating international refugee protections
Re-engage in the UN system, increasing Canada's funding for peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts, and explore opportunities to host expanded UN programmes and institutions in Canada

"Re-engage in the UN system, increasing Canada’s funding for peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts. Explore opportunities to host expanded UN programs and institutions in Canada to strengthen global geographic equity in multilateral governance." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Expand Canada's role in global peace efforts, focusing on climate security, nuclear disarmament, and conflict prevention
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Commit to global climate diplomacy that centres equity, international justice, and the leadership of the Global South

"Commit to global climate diplomacy that centres equity, international justice, and the leadership of the Global South. Prioritize contributions to international climate finance and support reforms to global trade and financial institutions that advance sustainability and human rights." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Sustain diplomatic initiatives with a PR campaign involving prominent Canadian personalities

"Sustain diplomatic initiatives with a PR campaign involving prominent Canadian personalities to emphasize Canada’s historical alliances and independence." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
End arms exports to regimes that commit human rights abuses

"End Canadian arms exports to regimes that commit human rights abuses, ensuring Canadian-made weapons are not used in conflicts that violate international law." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Sign and ratify the Treaty to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and press for global disarmament
Ban autonomous weapons systems and lead a global pact to outlaw them
Ban weapons exports to dictatorships and rights-violating regimes
Ban the importation of Saudi oil into Canada
Work with the Global Greens network to create a new security alliance for democracies

"Work with the Global Greens network to foster the creation of a new security alliance for democracies, encompassing Europe, South America, and the Asia Pacific." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

NDP

Pursue a strong and principled foreign policy based on solidarity, human rights, and multilateralism
Apply sanctions consistently to all major human rights violators
Prevent military goods and technology from being exported to countries that abuse human rights

"And we will immediately impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel, and close loopholes that allow military and goods and technology to be exported to countries that abuse human rights." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Support international justice institutions like the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice

Conservative

Recognise Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's 2024 election, and Venezuela's rightful President

"Recognize the legitimate winner of Venezuela’s election. A Conservative government will recognize Edmundo González as the winner of the 2024 election in Venezuela and as Venezuela’s rightful President." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

Liberal

Issue a new full foreign policy, with more Canadian diplomats and officials abroad

"Restore Canada’s diplomatic presence abroad through a new, full foreign policy. The last time Canada issued a full foreign policy was in 2005 – the world is immensely different today than it was then. The intention is to deploy more Canadian diplomats and officials abroad, to expand our trade, and to restore Canadian leadership. We will also issue a complementary national security review." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Work closely with Nordic partners to promote arctic security, Canadian sovereignty, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples

"Build alliances to protect our sovereignty including work to build a security and economic partnership with our Nordic partners to promote Arctic security, Canadian sovereignty, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. This will build on our close relationships, and we will continue to leverage our close relationships with the Commonwealth and La Francophonie to present a united front against threats to sovereignty around the globe." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

Hate and disinformation

Green

Appoint a Special Rapporteur on Online Hate and Extremism to monitor, research, and recommend policies to counter digital radicalisation and misinformation
Enforce clear guidelines to prevent the misuse of free speech protections for spreading hate speech and inciting violence
Fund direct support services for people targeted by online hate and harassment

"Fund direct support services for people targeted by online hate and harassment, including legal aid, counselling, and emergency response programs delivered through community organizations." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Increase federal funding for research on how online hate and misinformation fuel real-world violence

"Increase federal funding for research on how online hate and misinformation fuel real-world violence, ensuring transparency in findings and policy recommendations." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Support strong protections against digital interference in Canadian elections, including new rules on foreign influence, truth in political advertising, and transparency in political data use
Expand federal investment in civic media and digital literacy programmes to equip people with critical thinking skills needed to identify misinformation, resist online manipulation, and be safe online

"Expand federal investment in civic media and digital literacy programs to equip all Canadians with the critical thinking skills needed to identify misinformation, resist online manipulation, and engage safely in the digital public sphere." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

We don't have any NDP policies on Hate and disinformation.

We don't have any Conservative policies on Hate and disinformation.

We don't have any Liberal policies on Hate and disinformation.

International aid

We don't have any Green policies on International aid.

NDP

Increase international aid funding to 0.7% of Gross National Income

Conservative

Defund foreign aid to dictators, terrorists, and international institutions

"Defunding foreign aid to dictators, terrorists and global bureaucracies." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

Liberal

Expand FinDev's lending capacity to support the private sector in low-income and emerging economies by investing in infrastructure that reduces emissions, addresses food insecurity, and helps economies develop

"Expand FinDev’s lending capacity to support the private sector in low-income and emerging economies by investing in infrastructure that reduces emissions, addresses global famine and food insecurity, and closes economic development gaps." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Maintain an international humanitarian assistance budget at no less than $800M/year

"Protect Canada’s proud tradition of supporting the poorest and most vulnerable in times of crisis by maintaining our international humanitarian assistance budget at no less than $800 million per year." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Protect funding for sexual and reproductive healthcare and rights, education, and combating child marriage

"Assert Canada’s leadership in supporting women and girls by protecting funding for sexual and reproductive health care and rights, education, and combatting child marriage. At a time when women’s rights are under threat and reproductive rights are being rolled back at a shocking rate, we will ensure that our foreign assistance is gender responsive and helps the poorest and most vulnerable." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Add $2M/year for the LGBTQI+ International Assistance Program

Iran

We don't have any Green policies on Iran.

We don't have any NDP policies on Iran.

Conservative

Seize Iranian regime assets in Canada and give them to the families of the victims of the downing of Flight PS752
Expel any agents of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard
Support political freedoms of the Iranian people including those involved in the Woman, Life, Freedom movement

We don't have any Liberal policies on Iran.

Israel and Palestine

Lily Eggink

CHP candidate in your district

The CHP supports the right of Israel to exist and defend herself against acts of aggression.

• Israel occupies a unique place in history and in current world

affairs.

• Israel stands alone as a democratic nation, surrounded by hostile

nations.

• The CHP supports the right of Israel to exist and defend herself

against acts of aggression.

Israel, aside from its unique historical significance as the birthplace of

Christ and the channel through which God has given the Law, the Holy

Scriptures and the first model of righteous governance—is also a

unique nation as she stands alone in the Middle East, surrounded by

hostile nations and a symbol of God’s sovereignty in the earth.

Israel also stands as a bulwark against the advance of radical

totalitarian regimes both in the Middle East and around the world and

holds a unique place, not only in world history past but in the unfolding

fulfilment of prophecies in our day.

Israel is far from perfect either in law or practice but Canada must

stand as a staunch ally of Israel, as the lone democracy in the Middle

East.

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Green

Recognise the State of Palestine
Advocate for full UN membership for Palestine

"Recognize the State of Palestine and advocate for its full UN membership, aligning with Canada’s commitment to international law and multilateral diplomacy." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

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NDP

Recognise a Palestinian state

"We would join the increasing number of countries that recognize the State of Palestine. This is a concrete step towards peace and justice for Palestinians and Israelis, consistent with Canada’s traditional support for a two-state solution." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Impose sanctions on key figures in the Netanyahu government who have incited violence, genocide, and annexation
Impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel
Prevent military goods and technology from being exported to countries that abuse human rights

"And we will immediately impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel, and close loopholes that allow military and goods and technology to be exported to countries that abuse human rights." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Conservative

Defund the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Defund the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

We don't have any Liberal policies on Israel and Palestine.

National defence

Lily Eggink

CHP candidate in your district

Canada must be able to defend its borders and government leaders must be willing—if circumstances require—to use armed force to do so.

Canada must be able to defend its borders and government

leaders must be willing—if circumstances require—to use armed

force to do so.

• The men and women serving in the Canadian Armed Forces must

be supplied with the latest equipment and must have adequate

training to be ready when called upon.

• Our veterans deserve our gratitude and our duty of care,

especially those who have been injured in the line of duty. We

also have a duty of care to families who have lost loved ones in

service to our country.

Canada’s national defence must be given high priority. A nation must be

able defend it borders.

Our armed forces deserve the best and latest technology, training and

support.

Veterans deserve to be respected and properly looked after. They

served our country and put their lives on the line. We need to recognize

their sacrifice.

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Green

Revise Canada's Defence Doctrine to address modern threats, including hybrid warfare, cyber threats, and the risk of direct US agression
Equip the Canadian Armed Forces with tailored, modernised capabilities for modern threats

"Equip the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with tailored, modernized capabilities to address today’s threats, including cyber warfare, climate-related disasters, and hybrid warfare." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Stabilise capital investment in the military to ensure consistent training and modern equipment
Normalise Canadian Armed Forces deployment for civilian protection during climate disasters
Support the UN doctrine of the duty to protect, while rejecting corporate-driven miltarism
Increase disaster assistance and rapid response capabilities through defence spending

NDP

Meet our defence spending commitment of 2% of Gross Domestic Product by no later than 2032
Focus on defence investments that support Canadians, communities, Canadian Armed Forces members, and veterans

"We will meet Canada’s commitment of increasing defence spending to two per cent of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by no later than 2032, with an emphasis on making investments that support Canadians, communities, those who are serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Veterans." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Conservative

Build 6,000 new homes on Canadian Forces bases
Reverse a rent increase on military families
Rapidly expand military expenditures to reach our defence spending commitment of 2% of Gross Domestic Product by no later than 2030
Increase the Reserve Force to 30,000 members and Regular Force to 71,500 members within 18 months
Add 10,000 cadet spots to the cadets programme
Triple the size of the Junior Canadian Rangers programme

Liberal

Give all members of the Armed Forces a pay raise
Improve access to doctors, mental health services, housing, and childcare for Armed Services members

"Give better support to our CAF members, through investments in housing, health care, and child care. This means rapidly increasing the stock of high-quality housing on bases across the country and ensuring access to primary child care and health care – including mental health supports – for serving members and their families." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Make it easier to join the Armed Forces, including streamlining security clearances and allowing people to apply online

"Modernize our recruitment process, including by streamlining security clearances and applying online, so that more applicants can get trained, faster. Every year, thousands of Canadians try to join the CAF, but encounter frustrating barriers and a slow process, leading to a recruitment rate of less than 10%. To solve our personnel crisis, we need to make it easier for high-quality candidates to enter service more quickly." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Give the Canadian Coast Guard a new mandate and equipment to conduct maritime surveillance operations

"We will expand the reach and abilities of the Canadian Coast Guard and integrate them into our NATO defence capabilities. Our Coast Guard carries out important work, but we need to update their mission to face changing realities to protect our sovereignty and counter criminal activity, like the trafficking of illicit drugs. That’s why we will give the Canadian Coast Guard a new mandate—and the right equipment—to conduct maritime surveillance operations to secure our coasts." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
Dedicate funding for defence through a new defence capital account

"We will end the chronic lapsing of defence spending, through the creation of a defence capital account that ensures that even when the timing of an investment changes, every dollar assigned to Canada’s defence will remain for that purpose." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
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Build and deploy aquatic and airborne drones

"Creating a first-in-class drone capability that will build and deploy aquatic and airborne uncrewed vehicles to defend our arctic, our undersea infrastructure, our borders, and our allies. This new capability will be matched with an industrial strategy that builds and perfects these technologies so that Canadian companies benefit from Canadian procurements." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
Address the external recommendations to combat military sexual misconduct

"Address the external recommendations to combat military sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct has absolutely no place in the Canadian Armed Forces. Like all Canadians, members of the Canadian Armed Forces must have a safe workplace." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

Quebec sovereignty

Green

Formally recognise Québec as a nation within the Constitution

"Ensure that Canada formally recognizes Quebec as a nation within its Constitution, with the definition of this status to be determined by Quebecers themselves." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Respect Quebec's demand for a provincial veto over future constitutional amendments
Respect Quebec's right to opt-out from federal programmes in areas of exclusive provincial jurisdiction, with full compensation and no strings attached
Accept that, in the event of a "yes" to a clear referendum question, Canada must negotiate Québec's secession in good faith

"Accept that, in the event of a “Yes” to a clear referendum question, Canada must negotiate Quebec’s secession in good faith, in accordance with the Constitution and international law." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

We don't have any NDP policies on Quebec sovereignty.

Conservative

Commit to responsible federalism that respects the Québec nation and its autonomy

"Responsible federalism: A Conservative government is committed to responsible federalism that respects the Quebec nation and its autonomy. Under a Conservative government, federalism will be guided by the principles of responsibility and cooperation, making Quebec and the provinces true partners, not subordinates of the federal government. With responsible federalism, the federal government will be smaller, Quebec will be more autonomous, and Quebecers will be freer and more prosperous." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

We don't have any Liberal policies on Quebec sovereignty.

Trump's tariffs

Lily Eggink

CHP candidate in your district

CHP would improve border security.

A lot of people don’t understand how tariffs work. The US tariffs are costing AMERICANS money, not Canadians. It DOES affect Canadian businesses that sell to the US since they will be more inclined to buy US goods, BUT that will encourage Canadian businesses to stay local as well. If we put a tariff on US goods, WE pay that tariff, not the US.

Due to the relative size of our economies, we CANNOT win a trade war with the US. We need their goods more than they need ours and a trade war will make future negotiations more difficult.

The original reason given for US tariffs was the passage through Canada of fentanyl and potential terrorists. This is valid criticism, we need to improve our port and border security—not only to remove tariffs—but also to protect Canada. The Prime Minister offered to spend a feeble $1.3 billion on the border. That’s less than we spend EVERY WEEK in interest on the national debt. These tariffs would be less concerning if Canada were not $1.2 trillion in debt. We pay $54 billion every year in interest.

The CHP would improve our border security, strictly enforce drug laws, encourage manufacturing in Canada, remove barriers to inter-provincial trade, and introduce MANDATORY balanced budgets. Then we would negotiate in good faith with the US from a stronger economic position.

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Green

Create national strategic reserves of Canadian resources to protect against US trade disruptions, stabilise domestic markets, and strengthen Canadian sovereignty

"Establish national strategic reserves of Canadian resources to protect against U.S. trade disruptions, stabilize domestic markets, and strengthen Canadian sovereignty.

» Stockpile essential raw materials to ensure stable supply and prevent price spikes during shortages.

» Ensure reserves are managed on a cost-recovery basis."

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Ban the export of unprocessed resources, so that resources are refined, processed, and value-added here before export

"Ban the export of unprocessed resources. Ensure Canadian oil, minerals, timber, and seafood are refined, processed, and value-added before export, creating Canadian jobs and reducing U.S. leverage over our economy." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Apply export taxes on key resources that the US relies on

"Apply export taxes on key Canadian resources that the U.S. relies on— such as oil, gas, uranium, aluminum, potash, and natural gas. This would make it more expensive for U.S. industries to source these materials, discouraging tariffs on Canadian goods while generating revenue to invest in domestic industries." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Coordinate economic responses with Mexico and other key partners, creating joint countermeasures to US tariffs
Cancel government contracts with US companies tied to Trump's corporate allies

"Cancel government contracts with U.S. companies tied to Trump’s corporate allies, redirecting public funds to Canadian businesses and ethical international partners." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
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Lower the threshold for government review of US and foreign acquisitions of Canadian companies

"Strengthen protections against foreign takeovers by lowering the threshold for government review of U.S. and foreign acquisitions of Canadian companies. This will prevent American investors from buying up struggling Canadian industries at bargain prices and ensure critical sectors remain under Canadian control." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Ensure all CPP pension funds are invested in Canada with priority on industry, clean energy, public infrastructure, and long-term economic resilience; and increased transparency and accountability

"Reform the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act to ensure all pension funds are invested in Canada, supporting Canadian workers, communities, and infrastructure. The current CCPIBA requires pension funds to be invested solely based on return on investment (ROI).

» Prioritize investments in Canadian industries, clean energy, public infrastructure, and long-term economic resilience rather than speculative market activities.

» Increase transparency and accountability in how CPP funds are managed, ensuring investments align with Canada’s economic and social priorities."

— Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Introduce a tax on US tech monopolies operating in Canada and reinvest the revenue into Canadian-owned tech, broadband expansion, and independent journalism

"Introduce a tax on U.S. tech monopolies operating in Canada, ensuring companies like Apple, Google, Meta, Tesla, and Starlink pay their fair share. This will include a Digital Services Tax (DST) on digital advertising, app store fees, streaming services, and consumer data monetization, as well as a corporate tax surcharge on tech giants. Revenue from these taxes will be reinvested in Canadian-owned technology, broadband expansion, and independent journalism, reducing reliance on U.S. corporate giants while strengthening Canada’s digital sovereignty." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Introduce targeted taxes on US oil and gas corporations operating in Canada

"Introduce targeted taxes on U.S. oil and gas corporations operating in Canada to ensure they contribute fairly to our economy. This measure would prevent American fossil fuel companies from profiting off Canadian resources while their government imposes tariffs on Canadian exports." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Prioritise domestic procurement and consumer spending on Canadian-made goods

"Implement “Buy Canadian” policies. Prioritize domestic procurement and consumer spending on Canadian-made goods, ensuring federal and provincial governments lead by example." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Invest in domestic food, energy, and manufacturing supply chains to insulate Canadians from global price shocks

"Support local and regional value chains. Invest in domestic food, energy, and manufacturing supply chains to build economic resilience and insulate Canadian households from global price shocks." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Form a common diplomatic and economic alliance with democracies to counter US economic pressure

"Form a common diplomatic and economic alliance (“economic NATO”) with democracies including EU, UK, Japan, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Mexico, Brazil, and ASEAN nations to counter US economic pressure." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

NDP

Ensure every dollar collected from Canada's counter tariffs go directly to support workers and communities hit hardest, via the Employment Insurance Fund

"We would ensure that every dollar collected from Canada’s counter tariffs go directly to support workers and communities hit hardest – with no loopholes and no delays." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Revenue generated by tariffs will be directed to the EI Fund to avoid adding undue strain to employers and workers with higher premiums." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Ban American companies from government contracts if Canadian workers can do them instead
Remove the GST from Canadian-made vehicles
Ensure Indigenous leadership is at the table and part of any decision-making regarding trade negotiations with the United States

"We will ensure that Indigenous leadership are at the table and part of any decision-making when it comes to Canada’s trade negotiations with Donald Trump’s administration." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Conservative

Create a $3B fund to provide short-term credit lines and low-interest loans to businesses affected by Trump's tariffs, to help them keep workers on the job

"The Keep Canadians Working Fund is a targeted, temporary liquidity program designed to help businesses affected by sudden tariffs keep workers on the job. It will provide up to $3 billion in short-term credit lines and low-interest loans to ensure companies can maintain operations and keep employees working in industries affected by Trump tariffs.

The Fund is modelled on the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) that the Harper government created during the 2008 recession to successfully protect affected businesses and jobs. The program will be administered through three existing federal entities: the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Export Development Canada (EDC) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC)."

— conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17
Remove GST from the sale of new Canadian-made cars, as long as Trump's auto tariffs remain in place

"To counter this unjustified attack, Poilievre will temporarily remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on purchases of all new Canadian-manufactured vehicles. The GST will be removed as long as Trump’s tariffs remain in place." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17
Prioritise Canadian companies employing Canadian workers and using Canadian materials for federally-funded infrastructure and defence projects

"Implement a Buy Canada procurement policy so that federally funded infrastructure and defence projects prioritize Canadian companies employing Canadian workers and using Canadian materials." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

Liberal

Prioritise Canadian suppliers and supply chains in government procurement

"Deploy a made-in-Canada procurement strategy that prioritizes, whenever possible, Canadian suppliers and supply chains, and limiting bidders from foreign suppliers to bidding only on what we have agreed to in Canada’s Free Trade Agreements. We will prioritize Canadian contractors in our defence procurement, including the Canadian aerospace industry. Crown Corporations with major capital acquisitions, like VIA Rail, will also be encouraged to meet this standard." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Prioritise low-emission and sustainability-certified products and materials in government procurement

"Buy Canadian clean by prioritizing Government of Canada purchases to be low carbon emission and when applicable, sustainability certified products and materials. This includes building materials, vehicle fleets, and other goods and services. We will support clean growth in Canada, create jobs, and support Canadian business." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Increase transparency and stringency in origin-of-product labelling, with support to help manufacturers and Competition Bureau enforcement

"Make it easy for Canadians to Buy Canadian. Working with retailers, agricultural producers, manufacturers, food and beverage companies, and by maximizing Canada’s supply chain we will increase transparency and increase stringency in origin of product labelling so that it is simple, clear, and easy to identify what is a truly Canadian product. To help make this happen, we will provide support to help manufacturers adapt and for the Competition Bureau to enforce these new requirements." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Create a $2B Strategic Response Fund to protect jobs in the auto sector and help workers upskill within the industry

"Create a $2 billion Strategic Response Fund to boost our auto sector’s competitiveness, protect manufacturing jobs, support workers to upskill their expertise in the industry, and build a fortified Canadian supply chain – from raw materials to finished vehicles." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
Strengthen the Investment Canada Act to protect against attempts to buy Canadian businesses, cor public health care, intellectual property, critical minerals, and other resources

"Safeguard our economy and our values and protect Canada from attempts to buy up our businesses, our core public health care, intellectual property, critical minerals and other resources by strengthening the Investment Canada Act. We will make more transactions reviewable, as well as modernizing standards to capture manipulative transaction models – including by reviewing the potential impacts to Canada’s data sovereignty. We will also make clear that any transactions involving core infrastructure in our public health system, such as long-term care facilities and family health practices, will be subject to stringent review and protection under the Act." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

Ukraine

Green

Continue economic and military support for Ukraine
Increase humanitarian aid, intelligence-sharing, and military assistance

NDP

Put in place strong sanctions against Russian oligarchs close to Putin

"And we would continue to support Ukraine and Ukrainians in their fight against Putin’s horrific invasion and genocide. This includes putting in place stronger sanctions to hold Putin’s oligarch friends accountable for their complicity in this war." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Conservative

Send Ukraine $22B in frozen Russian assets
Always recognise the sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine's territory

Liberal

Work to bring home Ukrainian children stolen by Russia
Seize Russian sovereign assets and use them to fund Ukraine's reconstrution
If needed, provide peacekeeping support to guarantee Ukraine's security

"Defend our values of peace and stability by continuing to support Ukraine and Ukrainians including: working to bring home Ukrainian children stolen by Russia; building on Canadian leadership to seize Russian sovereign assets and using them to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction; and, if needed, build on our peacekeeping heritage and step up to guarantee Ukraine’s security." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

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Veterans

Green

Permanently fund integrated support services for veterans and their families

"Permanently fund integrated support services for veterans and their families, ensuring access to healthcare, housing, and financial assistance." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Ensure disabled veterans receive specialised healthcare, rehabilitation services, and long-term financial security
Permanently fund veteran housing, job training, and support services to ensure stability and prevent homelessness
Conduct nationwide consultation with veterans and military families to modernise the Veterans Charter and improve federal support programmes
Restore lifetime pensions for veterans

"Restore lifetime pensions for veterans, ensuring long-term financial security and replacing inadequate lump sum payments." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
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Ensure veterans' spouses receive full pension entitlements regardless of marriage date

"Eliminate unfair restrictions on survivor benefits, ensuring veterans’ spouses receive full pension entitlements regardless of marriage date." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Overhaul the Veterans Review and Appeal Board to ensure a transparent, accountable, and veteran-friendly appeal process
Expand eligibility for disability benefits and eliminate unnecessary barriers to access
Guarantee veterans access to fully-funded healthcare, including specialised rehabilitation, long-term care, and mental health services
Ensure veterans with PTSD receive specialised treatment, prioritising recovery and long-term support over discharge
Permanently fund community-based mental health programmes, ensuring veterans have access to peer counselling, peer support, and suicide prevention services
Ensure veterans have full access to addiction treatment services

"Ensure veterans have full access to addiction treatment services, removing financial and bureaucratic barriers to care." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

We don't have any NDP policies on Veterans.

Conservative

Provide job training, placement support, and mentorship for veterans returning to civilian life
Streamline support for injuries and disabilities and make it easier to access benefits

"Help veterans manage injuries and disabilities, with streamlined support and easier access to benefits." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Honour veterans with ceremonies, recognition, documentaries, and new national monuments for those who served in Afghanistan and WWII

"Honour our veterans with ceremonies, recognition, made-in-Canada documentaries to tell the story of Canadians’ contributions to winning the World Wars, and new national monuments for those who served in Afghanistan and the Second World War." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Advance the case for Jess Larochelle to be the first recipient of the Canadian Victoria Cross
Expand Helmets to Hardhats to connect veterans with skilled trades and construction careers

Liberal

Study the experience of women veterans to ensure proper data is collected

"Improve health services and support for women Veterans’ health by launching a health research study on the experience of women Veterans to ensure proper data is collected so that its service delivery can capture the increase of women Veterans transitioning to civilian life and ultimately improve their health outcomes." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Modernise and streamline the veterans' benefits system for faster decisions, shorter wait times, and less paperwork

"Modernize and streamline the benefits system, to deliver faster decisions, shorter wait times, and less paperwork so that Veterans and their families get the support they need sooner and more easily." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Work with provinces and territories to streamline the recognition of military trade credentials in the civilian world

"Make it easier for Veterans to get jobs by working with provinces and territories to streamline the recognition of military trade credentials in the civilian world, so that qualified Veterans do not needlessly retrain once they leave the military." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Make it easier for veterans to maintain a security clearance after retirement

"We will also work to make it easier to maintain a security clearance when necessary after retirement so Veterans can continue contributing to the protection of Canadian sovereignty." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Expand recognition of service by reviewing the designation of certain military missions, including in the Persian Gulf

"Expand recognition of service by reviewing the designation of certain military missions, including in the Persian Gulf, so that Veterans’ sacrifices in conflict zones are properly recognized. This would be done in consultation with Veterans groups, CAF, and Veterans Affairs Canada to ensure we develop clear recognition for their service." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
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Expand culturally relevant services for Indigenous Veterans

"Expand culturally relevant services for Indigenous Veterans in consultation with First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Indigenous Peoples put up their hands to join Canada’s military at particularly high rates." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Preserve the National Field of Honour

"Preserve the National Field of Honour through work with the Last Post Fund to assume ownership of the National Field of Honour in Montreal, so that it remains an appropriate and respectful final resting place for Veterans." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21