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Parliament is dissolved. Campaigning begins

CTV news is reporting that Stephen Harper, leader of the Conservative party of Canada, has dissolved parliament. This means a marathon and likely intense election campaign leading up the the federal election on October 19.

CTV news is reporting that Stephen Harper, leader of the Conservative party of Canada, has dissolved parliament.

This means a marathon and likely intense election campaign leading up the the federal election on October 19.

Speculations about why the Prime Minister chose to start the campaign so early abound but, whatever his reasons, campaign 2015 promises to be very expensive.

Campaigns in Canada generally run about five weeks and the longer they are the more money candidates can spend trying to convince Canadians to vote for them.

And it begins...

Moments after the CTV story saying Parliament has been dissolved, we received the following release from Justin Trudeau, leader of the Liberal party of Canada.

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Trudeau launches campaign for real change

VANCOUVER – After a decade of Stephen Harper, only Liberals are offering new leadership and a new plan that will deliver real change so all Canadians can succeed, said the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau.

“We want change that will make a real difference in the lives of all Canadians – change that will help families make ends meet, put more money in their pockets, and bring this country together,” said Mr. Trudeau. “It is time for a new plan to grow the middle class and grow the economy.” 

While middle class Canadians are struggling to make ends meet, Harper’s plan gives billions in benefits to the wealthiest few and will do nothing to help Canadians get ahead.

Thomas Mulcair has no answers on the economy and irresponsibly supports Harper’s plan to give more money to millionaires.

Liberals have a strong team that is ready to bring better government to Ottawa.

Candidates and volunteers are working hard and will continue sharing our plan for real change with Canadians in communities across the country.

 “This election is about our future and Liberals have the plan and the team to make a real, positive difference for Canadians,” said Mr. Trudeau. “We have a real plan that will cut taxes for the middle class, so Canadians can keep more of their paycheques. We will also create one bigger, fair, automatic, and tax-free monthly benefit that will help families with the high cost of raising their kids. Nine out of ten families will get more from our plan. That’s real change.” 

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