The 2025 General Election is a landmark opportunity for Canadians to shape the nation’s direction by voting for leaders who best reflect the values and change they desire. With concerns around inflation, the rising cost of living including high mortgage and rental rates, gas prices, and grocery bills, this election is pivotal. Other key issues on Canadians’ minds include access to healthcare, global affairs, parental rights, the labour market, inter-provincial trade, the local economy, and government budget priorities.
To help you make an informed decision, we’ve compiled a high-level summary of the platforms of four major party leaders running for Prime Minister:
Mark Carney – Liberal Party Leader
Pierre Poilievre – Conservative Party Leader
Jagmeet Singh – New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader
Yves-François Blanchet – Bloc Québécois Co-Leader.
You can download the summary of their positions and manifestos here:
Party Priorities at a Glance
Liberal Party
- Economic Stability: Focus on responsible fiscal management by curbing government spending while encouraging green investments and uniting Canada’s economy.
- Housing Affordability: Expand homeownership opportunities through targeted tax incentives.
- International Relations: Address and reduce the effects of U.S. tariffs and ongoing trade tensions.
“We are facing the biggest crisis of our lifetimes. Donald Trump is trying to fundamentally change the world economy, the trading system, but really what he is trying to do to Canada, he’s trying to break us so the U.S. can own us. They want our land, they want our resources, they want our water, they want our country, and we’re all going to stand up against Donald Trump. I am ready. I’ve managed crises over the years; I built strong economies. We will fight back with counter-tariffs. We will protect our workers and those businesses, and we will build the strongest economy. We will build Canada strong. I am asking for your support and the honour of doing so.”
Mark Carney, Liberal Party Leader
Conservative Party
- Economic Self-Reliance: Strengthen domestic investment and reduce reliance on foreign economic influence.
- Housing Accessibility: Encourage housing market growth through tax cuts for first-time buyers.
- Energy Independence: Promote responsible natural resource development to achieve energy self-sufficiency.
“Only in Canada could someone start where I began and get to this stage. I was born to a single mother and adopted by school teachers who raised me to believe in the incredible Canadian promise that anyone who worked hard could do anything. That promise feels broken today. Many of you are worried about paying your bills, feeding your families, or ever even owning a home. You’re worried that your kids are in danger. But I’m here to say it doesn’t have to be this way. With change, we can restore the Canadian promise so that hard work gets you a beautiful house on a safe street under a proud flag. We can do it with hope for a change.”
Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Party Leader
New Democratic Party (NDP)
- Support for Workers: Reduce income inequality, defend workers’ rights, ensure fair wages, and strengthen social programs.
- Healthcare Expansion: Introduce universal pharmacare to ensure medication access for all Canadians.
- Environmental Sustainability: Lower carbon emissions and invest in clean energy while creating green jobs.
“We were able to build this country that we love, universal healthcare and pensions, because you voted for us. Because you voted for New Democrats, we were able to fight to bring in dental care, pharmacare and childcare, because you supported us. You have the power with your vote, to send more New Democrats to Ottawa to continue that fight, to make sure that no government cuts the things that we hold dear, like our healthcare, to ensure that we can do everything possible to make life more affordable by making it more affordable to buy your groceries and to get a home. I’m asking for your support in this election so that I can continue to fight to defend the things that make Canada Canada, the things that we hold dear, the things that make us proud to be Canadians.”
Jagmeet Singh, New Democratic Party Leader
Bloc Québécois
- Local Priorities: Uphold Quebec’s cultural identity, support local industries, and protect the province’s economic interests.
- Immigration Control: Advocate for greater provincial control over immigration aligned with Quebec’s needs.
- Environmental Focus: Push for sustainable policies that prioritize Quebec’s natural environment and resources.
“For 260 years and a little bit more, the French became Canadians, became French Canadians, became Quebecers. You have tried to have them become Canadians like all Canadians but to no avail. We are different. So, let’s be economic partners. Let’s have a voice chosen by and for Quebecers, an ally for Canadians, as equals in front of Mr Trump.”
Yves-François Blanchet, Bloc Québécois Leader
View the platforms of the parties for more information
Conservative Party Platform 2025
People’s Party of Canada Policies
By prayerfully comparing these party platforms and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you can be confident you will make the right call in exercising your voting rights.
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