Liberal Youth Platform

permanently eliminating canada student loans pandemic waived canadastudent loans canada apprentice loans years knew young people hardest hit job losses look future believe deterred pursuing education costs make unaffordable elected liberal government permanently eliminate federal canada student loans canada apprentice loans support young canadians choose invest post secondary education benefit million student loan borrowers save average borrower lifetime loan

goal future energy workers communities built country opportunities today net zero future estimated growth energy jobs offset declines fossil fuel sectors opportunities workers drill geothermal energy install solar panels build carbon capture storage projects diverse growing economy opportunities outside energy sector elected liberal government establish billion futures fund alberta saskatchewan newfoundland labrador designed collaboration local workers unions educational institutions environmental groups investors indigenous peoples know communities best support local regional economic diversification specific placebased strategies forward just transition legislation guided feedback receive workers unions indigenous peoples communities provinces territories opportunities women lgbtq underrepresented people energy sector include best launch jobs training centre help industrial skill trade workers sectors upgrade gain skills leading edge zero carbon industry

giving parents break student loans parent expensive €™s mouth feed clothes buy child care costs paying federal student loans time extra stress don t think parents manage elected liberal government let parents pause repayment federal student loans youngest child reaches age include parents graduated haven t finished paying loans

creative solutions innovative technologies key helping world tackle climate change plastic waste biodiversity loss environmental challenges face elected liberal government develop investment tax credit range technologies including low carbon net zero technologies input external experts technologies covered build existing advisory services emerging technology firms guide formation export opportunities challenges provide support incentives domestic procurement canadian technology partnering levels government existing large companies help emerging canadian technology firms secure customers canada triple funding cleantech farms including renewable energy precision agriculture energy efficiency partner post secondary institutions indigenous organizations accelerate creation growth indigenous technology businesses

currently plastics use recycled tonnes plastics worth billions dollars thrown landfills increasing recycling rates extending life cycle plastics isn t just environmental imperative €™s economic opportunity elected liberal government require plastic packaging canada contain recycled content accelerate implementation zero plastic waste action partnership provinces territories ensure canada s actions consistent leading jurisdictions continue work provinces territories ensure €™s producers taxpayers responsible cost managing plastic waste work provinces territories implement enforce ambitious recycling target plastic beverage bottles federal procurement practices prioritize reusable recyclable products support goal zero plastic waste introduce labelling rules prohibit use chasing arrows symbol unless canada s recycling facilities accept reliable end markets products support provincial territorial producer responsibility efforts establishing federal public registry require producers annually report type end life management plastics canadian economy

pandemic canadians escaped homes going outdoors rediscovering benefits health green spaces waterfronts think canada able access nature live ensure access green spaces communities elected liberal government establish national urban park province territory target establishing national urban parks invest additional million natural infrastructure fund continue funding community led public green space projects collaboration municipalities indigenous communities nonprofit organizations continue building connecting trans canada trail opportunities canadians access increasing annual funding million growing trail network helping jobs years build national trails tourism strategy increase youth employment opportunities partnership destination canada local economic development opportunities canadian access nature green space community simply €™s

conserve nature country liberal government single largest investments nature conservation canadian history €” billion budget billion budget €” allow quarter lands marine areas elected liberal government build progress continue nature establishing national parks national marine conservation areas nmcas years €”doubling size existing national parks nmca canada working indigenous communities management agreements national parks nmcas continuing work partners ensure canada meets goals conserve lands waters working halt reverse nature loss canada achieving recovery nature includes championing goal internationally ensure world protects intact nature required reverse biodiversity collapse climate

day committed working indigenous peoples build nation nation inuit crown government government relationship based respect partnership affirmation recognition rights good progress first nations inuit metis nation work continue elected liberal government continue support indigenous led processes rebuilding reconstituting nations advancing self determination work partnership implementation treaties land claim self government agreements appropriate oversight mechanisms hold federal government accountable continue support first nations led processes transition away indian act accelerate resolution outstanding land claims continue advance priorities indigenous communities reclaim jurisdiction areas matter child family services education health care policing tax administration justice support fund revitalization indigenous laws legal systems traditions host first ministers meeting first nations inuit metis nation priorities

decades neglect led unacceptable reality people live first nations €™ reserves having access safe reliable drinking water taken action invested billion water infrastructure projects including water plants plant upgrades result indigenous communities able lift long term water advisories includes lifting advisories british columbia alberta quebec atlantic canada prevent short term advisories long term ones provide communities funding cover costs maintaining water infrastructure ensure water communities community long term drinking water advisory project team action place resolve abandon obligation ensure first nations peoples reserve safe drinking water elected liberal government make investments necessary eliminate remaining advisories make sure resources training place prevent future ones continue forward agreement principle resolve national class action litigation related safe drinking water first nations communities maintain commitment invest billion ensure sustainable access water first nations

millions canadians face problems accessing primary care want help solve problem canadians access universal public health care elected liberal government provide billion provinces territories hiring family doctors nurses nurse practitioners

need ensure mental health care treated equal canada s universal public health care elected liberal government establish federal transfer provinces territories €” canada mental health transfer €” assist jurisdictions expand delivery high quality accessible free mental health services building principles universality accessibility canada health act transfer help establish standards province territory canadians able expect services timely universal culturally competent help jurisdiction focus solve critical backlogs service provide help need according unique needs region commit permanent ongoing funding mental health services canada mental health transfer initial investment billion years including existing bilateral agreement mental health services signed bring federal support mental health services billion year addition investments make support first nations inuit metis communities access trauma mental health services undertake comprehensive review access disability tax credit cpp disability federal benefits programs ensure available people experiencing mental health challenges include mental health specific element occupational health safety canada labour code require federally regulated employers preventative steps address workplace stress injury fully fund national digit mental health crisis suicide prevention hotline work partners ensure timely access perinatal mental health services funding mean access psychologists therapists social workers counselors community supports mean care children youth sacrificed past year mean millions canadians struggle mental health €” don t seek treatment €” able access services need

pandemic sparked transformation health care delivered people access tools accessible virtual care dedicated million increasing access virtual care pandemic want help ensure fast acceleration care virtual models thoughtful delivers quality care canadians deserve elected liberal government provide million years build growing demand virtual care arose pandemic dollars help cover digital infrastructure improvements support virtual care canadians access things like virtual medical consultations doctors nurses remote monitoring

women s rights debate conservatives want roll abortion access anti choice organizations actively working spread misinformation abortion putting health safety young people vulnerable women risk canada information need freely make decisions bodies access medical care services legal rights able withhold access care elected liberal government establish regulations canada health act governing accessibility sexual reproductive health services question matter lives access publicly available sexual reproductive health services failure province meet standard result automatic penalty applied federal health transfers provide million health canada develop easily accessible portal provides accurate judgement free evidence based information sexual reproductive health rights include section counters misinformation abortion provide million years youth led grassroots organizations respond unique sexual reproductive health needs young people longer provide charity status anti abortion organizations example crisis pregnancy centres provide dishonest counseling women rights options available stages pregnancy

canadian economy showing signs recovery boom construction led shortage skilled workers elected liberal government double union training innovation program million year support apprenticeship training opportunities additional partnerships red seal trades canada target participation women indigenous people newcomers persons disabilities black racialized canadians forward establish apprenticeship service connect first year apprentices red seal trades opportunities small medium sized employers

signs strength recovery sectors businesses €™ growth outpacing ability workers spring largest investment training workers canadian history help reskill meet needs employers action address labour shortages make sure businesses grow capitalize opportunities recovery opportunities workers welcome talented workers canada make easier workers relocate good jobs experienced workers workforce boost participation diverse canadians skilled trades address specific needs evolving sectors make easier workers connect employers attract global talent provide training workers businesses need succeed elected liberal government reform economic immigration programs expand pathways permanent residence temporary foreign workers international students express entry points build economic mobility pathways pilot work employers communities canada welcome skilled refugees labour shortages demand sectors health care establish trusted employer streamline application process canadian companies hiring temporary foreign workers labour shortages filled canadian workers grow global talent stream program simplifying permit renewals upholding week processing time establishing employer hotline allow canadian companies attract hire highly skilled workers continue work provinces territories regulatory bodies foreign credential recognition introduce labour mobility tax credit allow workers building construction trades deduct eligible travel temporary relocation expenses giving tax credit year make easier women vulnerable groups access training requiring businesses supported sectoral workforce solutions program include wrap supports include transportation training program computers food referral counselling housing legal support support finding child care mentoring coaching introduce career extension tax credit help seniors want stay workforce stay workforce tax credit let people earn working income taxes seniors earn minimum jobs able eliminate tax payable portion income receive tax credit develop sector specific agricultural labour strategy employers unions address persistent labour shortages continue deliver million investment train workers green jobs opportunities reskill energy workers just transition details available €œ greener future

conversion therapy scientifically discredited perpetuates harmful anti lgbtq stereotypes exacerbates rates lgbtq poverty discrimination homelessness suicide half sitting conservative members parliament voted ban harmful practice elected liberal government introduce legislation first days office eliminate practice conversion therapy extend coverage ban include people years age

women led businesses face persistent barriers stereotypes limit growth especially businesses led racialized indigenous women small businesses fields predominantly female shortchanged market growth opportunity elected liberal government update definition entrepreneur used government make sure includes diversity entrepreneurs includes small medium size businesses operate care economy retail service sectors building budget investment million women entrepreneurship strategy community stream ecosystem fund support smaller community level organizations providing mentorship local level diverse women

data shows canada s black community disadvantaged prevalence low income households employment rates likelihood enduring discrimination work inequality kind holds €™s moved forward support empower black led organizations heart communities committing million black led philanthropic endowment fund elected liberal government swiftly implement black led philanthropic endowment fund fund administered independently black canadians help support black led black serving community organizations

canadians face significant barriers labour market workplace furthermore young people disabilities far likely living poverty youth disabilities thousands young people disabilities potential work remain unemployed elected liberal government develop implement employment strategy canadians disabilities strategy focused supports workers employers inclusive welcoming workplaces include investment ready willing amp able inclusive hiring program support individuals intellectual disabilities autism spectrum disorder asd stream youth employment skills strategy program yess support opportunities year young people help young canadians disabilities gain skills experience abilities need make successful transition labour market build successful careers

elected liberal government permanently increase funding national housing investment fund total billion years double current allocation extra funds dedicated helping affordable housing providers acquire land buildings build units extending model operative housing communities accelerating critical repairs housing supply remains affordable lost developing projects vulnerable groups women youth persons disabilities

home buyers €™ rights elected liberal government national home buyers €™ rights process buying home fair open transparent convene federal provincial regulators develop national action increase consumer protection transparency real estate transactions home buyers €™ rights ban blind bidding prevents bidders knowing bids prospective buyers ultimately drives home prices establish legal right home inspection make sure buyers peace mind investment sound ensure total transparency history recent house sale prices title searches require real estate agents disclose involved sides potential sale participants transaction forward publicly accessible beneficial ownership registry ensure banks lenders offer mortgage deferrals months event job loss major life event require mortgage lenders act bestinterest fully informed range choices disposal including first time home buyers incentive

day child care families introduced early learning child care april worked tirelessly make agreements seven provinces territory covering nearly half children canada deliver cut child care fees year deliver day care years erin o toole s conservatives want rip agreements don t believe supporting publicly accessible affordable high quality child care important canada s future erin o toole refused commit reduction child care fees refused commit child care spaces refused commit hiring early childhood educators money average family receive conservative s modest tax credit smaller magnitudes savings families day child care city median annual fee savings conservatives savings day vancouver british columbia edmonton alberta regina saskatchewan winnipeg manitoba toronto ontario iqaluit nunavut yellowknife northwest territories whitehorse yukon fredericton brunswick halifax nova scotia charlottetown prince edward island st john s newfoundland labrador source macdonald d families save day child care fees monitor august hellip

people age inevitably comes time downsize sell family homes coincides time life start need little care support adult children believe €™s solution gives families options parents grandparents forced away elected liberal government introduce multigenerational home renovation tax credit help families add secondary unit home immediate extended family member families able claim tax credit renovation construction costs