Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau shares economic vision for Canada

February 27, 2015

Liberal Party of Canada Leader, Justin Trudeau, today shared his economic vision for the country – focused on strengthening the middle class – in a speech to more than 800 members of Montreal’s business community.

“While Mr. Harper’s priority is a $2 billion tax break for the wealthiest Canadians, Liberals are committed to investing in our middle class, who have not had a decent raise in 30 years,” said Mr. Trudeau. “Canada needs leadership with a smart economic plan that includes all regions and all sectors, small and big businesses, and puts a real emphasis on the skills and education of our people and the research we do.”

Mr. Trudeau outlined key priorities of a future Liberal government, including support for infrastructure, post-secondary education, science and innovation, and entrepreneurship. He also announced that a future Liberal government will reinstate the Labour Sponsored Venture Capital Corporation (LSVCC) tax credit, which is being phased out by the Harper Conservatives. The LSVCC tax credit helps Canadian workers – including more than 650,000 Quebecers – save for their retirement, while allowing labour funds to make significant investments in small and medium enterprises, as well as infrastructure projects.

“Canadians deserve a government that will help their communities and businesses innovate and invest for 21st century prosperity,” said Mr. Trudeau. “It is only in realizing and acting on this that we can ensure that all Canadians have a real and fair chance at success.”

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More information on the LSVCC tax credit can be viewed here.

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