With the 2025 Federal Election on the horizon, businesses across the province are paying close attention to how political parties plan to address key economic challenges. This page will be regularly updated with key election insights, OCC advocacy efforts, and resources to help members navigate the election.
Latest Campaign Updates
Liberal Party of Canada – Leader: Right Honourable Mark Carney
- Taxes: The Liberals have proposed cutting the marginal tax rate for the lowest income bracket by 1%, estimating savings of up to $825 per year for middle-class families. Prior to the election call, the government announced the elimination of the consumer carbon tax and paused planned increases to the capital gains tax.
Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) – Leader: Pierre Poilievre
- Taxes: The Conservatives have proposed a 2.25% tax cut for the lowest income bracket, which he says could save families up to $1,800 annually. The party has also pledged to eliminate the consumer carbon tax and halt planned increases to the capital gains tax.
New Democratic Party of Canada (NDP) – Leader: Jagmeet Singh
- Housing: The NDP has proposed utilizing suitable federal Crown land to develop more than 100,000 rent-controlled homes over a ten-year period.
Bloc Québécois – Leader: Yves-François Blanchet
- Procurement: The Bloc Québécois has pledged to introduce a bill in the next parliamentary session aimed at supporting local procurement at the government level. The proposed legislation would require a percentage of public and federal contracts to include Canadian products.
Green Party of Ontario Canada – Co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault
- No update
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Ontario’s Prosperity, Canada’s Progress: Ontario Chamber unveils federal election priorities
2025 Federal Election Priorities: Click Here.
Pillar 1 | A competitive business and trade environment: Strengthen the Canadian Free Trade Agreement; ensure a swift renegotiation of CUSMA; diversify export opportunities; introduce targeted support programs for businesses; and conduct a comprehensive federal tax and spending review.
Pillar 2 | Qualified people, diverse talent: Align immigration and workforce strategies with labour market needs; enhance tri-council research funding to attract top global talent; reform Employment Insurance to ensure governance, programs, and policies remain sustainable, affordable, and relevant for current and future generations of employers and employees.
Pillar 3 | Growth-enabling infrastructure: Establish a national energy corridor and align regulatory frameworks; attract private investment in low-carbon energy and climate adaptation projects; expand investment in trade-enabling infrastructure such as transportation hubs and rail and marine corridors; and enhance broadband access across Canada.
Pillar 4 | Healthy and sustainable communities: Strengthen approval processes for innovative medicines and medical devices; prioritize investments across the life sciences ecosystem; and expedite efforts to address Health Human Resource shortages.
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By staying informed and engaged, Ontario’s business community can play a key role in shaping Canada’s economic future. Stay tuned for updates!