Canadian Election is Today: Where the party leaders stand on issues

Still an undecided voter?

Here’s a rundown of where the federal parties stand on issues that may — or may not — be important to you:

  • Your big concern is marijuana — either legalizing it or enforcing a prohibition of the drug.

— Conservative: Against legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana possession. Would leave the status quo in place when it comes to medical marijuana. The Conservatives would also expand the National Anti-Drug Strategy.

— Liberal: Will legalize, regulate, and restrict access to marijuana.

— NDP: NDP leader Tom Mulcair has promised his party would move towards legalization.

  • You want to buy your first house and it’s too expensive.

— Conservative: Will increase the amount of money first-time home buyers can take out of savings tax-free from $25,000 to $35,000. Will establish a permanent Home Renovation Tax Credit for renovation expenses between $1,000 and $5,000.

— Liberal: Will...

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