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2018 ONTARIO ELECTION
CAMPAIGN PLATFORM COMPARISON
June, 2018
Note on Sources
Information contained in this document is taken from the four party platforms and other materials presented on their websites. It also
includes public statements and commentary made by leaders and campaign representatives during debates or to the media during
interviews, and from other media sources. Ontario Liberal Party platform information has also been taken from the spring budget.2018 Ontario Election Campaign Platform Comparison
ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
Fiscal Plan & Finances (Deficits & Taxes)
The Liberals outlined their fiscal Doug Ford has said, if elected, he The NDP projects its platform will Green Party objective is to
plan in the 2018 spring budget, would run a deficit in his first year. run five straight deficits. achieve tax reform that shifts
projecting a $6.7-billion deficit in Core commitment is to cut $6 Ontario would incur a deficit of taxes off incomes and on to
2018-19 and did not forecast a billion from Ontario’s budget $3.3 billion in 2018-19, peaking at pollution to generate revenue.
return to balance until 2024-25. without laying off public employees more than $5 billion in 2020-21, Driving principle is that polluters
The provincial debt is projected to by finding “inefficiencies.” shrinking to $1.9 billion by 2022-23. should “pay their fair share”.
be $325 billion in 2018-19. PCs have promised to cut the Platform commits to raise the Committed to lowering personal
Interest payments for the current corporate tax rate to 10.5% from corporate tax rate to 13% from income taxes in a progressive
fiscal year are projected to be $12.5 11.5%. 11.5% while maintaining the way, raising exemption levels for
billion. Income tax will be eliminated for Liberals’ reduction to small individuals and families with an
The Liberals have pledged to minimum wage workers (anyone business corporate tax rates. emphasis on supporting those
introduce legislation requiring all making less than $28,000/yr.). Also pledged to tax tobacco on lower incomes.
provincial budget surpluses be Income tax for middle-income value instead of volume. Party pledges to increase
allocated to repaying provincial earners will be reduced by 20%. NDP will close the loophole corporate taxes by 1-1.5% to pay
debt. Campaign has pledged to cut the allowing corporations to qualify for for essential services while being
Corporate tax rate will remain at small business tax rate by 8.7%. a small business exemption able to reduce taxes on small
11.5% under a Liberal government. Ford has pledged to scrap Ontario’s (businesses with payrolls over $3M local businesses.
Liberals remain committed to cap-and-trade system and advocate will no longer qualify).
increasing tobacco taxes, following for the elimination of the federal Committed to raising income tax on
through on a three-year plan to carbon tax. amounts earned over $220,000 by
increase the price per carton by $10 A PC government would reduce 1%, and on earnings over $300,000
by 2019-20. gasoline taxes by $0.10/litre. by 2%.
The Conservative plan also Will add a surcharge for vehicles
promises to reintroduce a “buck a that cost more than $90,000.
beer” to Ontario, reducing the Committed to increasing the
minimum price for the sale of beer Pension Benefit Guarantee Fund
to $1, plus deposit, per bottle. guaranteed amount to
$3,000/month indexed to inflation.
Promising to expand pension
coverage to more Ontarians by
reducing barriers for workers to
join existing public Jointly
Sponsored Pension Plans.
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ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
Infrastructure, Transportation & Transit
The Liberal government has Platform includes substantial Ontario NDP plan pledges to invest A Green government will increase
promised $79 billion for different spending on infrastructure, over $180 billion in infrastructure, funding for public transit
public transit projects, an increase including: avoiding the use of P3s. infrastructure by $1 to $1.5 billion
of $24 billion from the 2017 budget. o Two-way, all-day GO service, Platform commits to expand per year over projections in the
o $11 billion has been pledged to supporting expansions and Community Benefits Agreements, 2018 budget and will fund 50% of
begin work for the high-speed new projects across Southern making them integral to all the operating costs of municipal
rail line between Toronto to Ontario. Current funding to be infrastructure projects. transit systems.
Windsor. maintained. NDP are promising to cover 50% of Will establish a dedicated long-term
o The remaining $68 billion would o Uploading responsibility for operating costs for municipal fund for municipal walking and
be allocated to integrating subway infrastructure, transit, will provide two-way all-day cycling infrastructure, investing
municipal projects to support including the building and GO rail service between Kitchener— $2.17 billion over 4 years on safe
broader regional infrastructure. maintenance of new and Waterloo and Toronto and will have streets and roads.
Platform would match a federal existing subway lines, from the year-round GO rail service between Will implement expert
infrastructure grant of nearly $5 City of Toronto to the Province. Niagara and Toronto. recommendations for dedicated
billion, with a $4 billion contribution The cost is to be amortized An NDP government will implement revenue tools that are fair and
from the provincial infrastructure over the lifecycle of subway a Northern Rail Strategy that progressive — such as congestion
budgets for public transit projects projects once operational, plus restores Ontario Northlander’s charges, parking levies and land
across Ontario between 2018 and $160 million per year for passenger service and supports the value taxes — to raise over $3.9
2028. existing assets. Huron Central and Algoma Central billion annually.
Add $5 billion in new Rail Lines. Will dedicate 5% of the
funding to build the Platform promises to build Toronto’s transportation budget for walking
Sheppard Loop, the Relief Downtown Relief Line as soon as and cycling infrastructure.
Line, and the Yonge possible and Hamilton’s LRT right
Extension. away.
Leave responsibility for
day-to-day operations,
including labour relations,
with the City of Toronto.
Maintain the arrangement
in which the City keeps all
revenue generated by the
subway system.
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ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
o Explore the potential for high-
speed rail and highway
projects, including:
Six-laning of Highway 401
to the 416 between
Toronto and Ottawa, and
complete the
environmental assessment
for the GTA West Corridor,
at a total cost of $20
million.
Four-lane Highway 17 in
eastern Ontario and
Highway 3 in Southwestern
Ontario, at a cost of $5
million per year over 50
years.
Expand natural gas
distribution to rural
communities with private
sector help.
Invest the assumed $100
million in savings in cellular
and broadband
infrastructure expansion.
o Cut the aviation fuel tax for the
North, costing $11 million
annually.
o Reinstate passenger rail service
to the North, at a cost of $45
million annually for
refurbishment and operating
costs.
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ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
Ontario Economy, Jobs & Wages
The Liberals have pledged PC platform promises to support NDP platform pledges to make A Green government would
numerous increases to social business by cutting regulations Ontario a leader in the development transition the Ontario economy to
services, healthcare, and childcare hampering job creation and and manufacture of driverless one that is efficient and
amounting to more than $20.3 economic growth. technology, hybrid and electric sustainable, based on principles of
billion in new spending over the Pledges include: vehicles. fairness and resilience.
next three years. o Reducing the Small Business Tax An NDP government promises to Stop subsidizing businesses that
Projected annual deficits of rate by 8.7%. work with First Nations, mining and pollute and instead provide
between $6.5 billion and $6.7 o Lowering the Corporate Income exploration companies, refiners and incentives to work towards clean
billion are expected until at least Tax to 10.5% from 11.5%. northerners to develop the Ring of products.
2020-2021 with provincial finances o Reducing the manufacturing and Fire project, tapping into $60 billion Change government procurement
not expected to return to balance processing tax rate. in chromite and other reserves and rules to support low carbon
until 2024-2025. Estimates are that reducing the creating thousands of jobs. products and services.
Premier Wynne's government has small business tax will cost Ontario Platform commits to cut hydro bills Lower payroll taxes on small local
increased the minimum wage to $60 million annually starting in year 30% by bringing Hydro One back in businesses and non-profits with the
$14 from $11.60 on Jan. 1, 2018, two and reducing other business public hands. intent of creating good local jobs
and plans to increase it further to taxes will cost $1.3 billion starting The NDP intends to increase the with living wages for workers and
$15 on Jan. 1, 2019. Future annual in year two. minimum wage to $15/hour, but has fair taxes for small, family
increases beyond 2019 will be at Additional promises include: not provided a timeline for the businesses.
the rate of inflation. o Cancelling the Jobs and increase. Pledging to increase the exemption
Liberals have pledged to invest Prosperity Fund (estimated Also promised is a requirement for level for the Employer Health Tax
$170 million over three years in the savings of $270 million employers to provide at least three from $450,000 to $1 million in
new Ontario Apprenticeship annually). weeks paid vacation to full-time payroll for businesses and
Strategy. Including: o Maintain current support for employees. organizations with payrolls under
o Expanding the Ontario Youth Regional Economic Andrea Horwath and the NDP have $5 million, keeping about $1 billion
Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), Development Funds. pledged to invest $57 million available annually to invest in
providing more high school o Improved access to annually from the Jobs and communities and pay workers
students with trades‐related apprenticeships and reform of Prosperity Fund to create better wages. To be funded by
hands‐on learning opportunities. the foreign credential opportunities in the trades. reversing the Liberal’s corporate tax
o Improved guidance counselling recognition process. The NDP will work to reduce cut for big businesses by 1%.
resources and local labour o Introduction of a minimum- workplace injuries and better Modernize the apprenticeship
market information for students, wage tax credit - individuals support injured workers by making application process by leveraging
parents and educators. earning minimum wage pay no sure WSIB works for them. the Ontario College Application
tax; estimated cost is $558 An NDP government will be Service to provide candidates with
million annually. proactive in enforcement of health an electronic, single-entry access to
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ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
o A new grant to promote pooled o Increasing the agriculture sector and safety standards and will the apprenticeship application and
group sponsorship models for Risk Management Program cap increase the number of jobs covered registration process.
apprentices. by $50 million annually, starting under Employment Standards and Expand and invest in apprenticeship
o A Local Apprenticeship in year three. worker safety laws. and training programs, including
Innovation Fund to increase o Committing $850 million for a Pledging to work with tradespeople, incentives for businesses to
opportunities for apprentices tax credit for minimum wage employers, and educational participate in apprenticeship,
and encourage engagement earners. institutions to ensure that there are mentoring and co-op programs.
within the apprenticeship Doug Ford has promised to scrap opportunities available for education Reduce the ratio of journey people
system across Ontario, as well as the Liberals’ plan to increase and apprenticeships, and that to apprentices to 1:1 in order to
support regional, local or sector‐ minimum wage next year, holding it tradespeople have the skills and open more jobs and training
specific pilots where there is at $14/hour. knowledge for a lifetime of building opportunities for our youth and
demonstrated market need. Ontario. workers seeking new career
o Continuing education options.
opportunities for trade Establish a progressive fee schedule
professionals. based on the earnings
Transform the Apprenticeship opportunities for each trade.
Training Tax Credit (ATTC) into the
new Graduated Apprenticeship
Grant for Employers (GAGE) to
encourage employers that
apprentices complete their training.
Create a new Office of
Apprenticeship Opportunity to
support apprentices from
underrepresented groups and to
build an inclusive, diverse
apprenticeship system. No details
on when the program will be active.
The Liberals will invest an
additional $63 million over three
years to create the first Ontario
Training Bank to serve as a one‐
stop shop for employers, job
seekers and workers to access the
skills training that meets their
needs.
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ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
Electricity, Energy, Hydro & the Environment
Liberals are promising to reduce Promising to lower electricity prices The NDP says its plan would cut A green government is committed
hydro bills by 25% for residential through a series of measures, hydro bills by 30%. Highlights to develop a Long-term Energy Plan
consumers, and up to 50% for those including: include: for Ontario utilizing 100%
who live in rural or northern o Scrapping the Green Energy Act. o Returning control of Hydro One renewable energy that puts
communities, or low-income o Declaring a moratorium on new to the provincial government community benefits before
Ontarians. energy contracts. by buying back the share of the corporate interests.
Liberals have pledged to keep o Cutting residential, agriculture, utility that’s been sold to Estimates canceling the Fair Hydro
Ontario moving towards a more and small business electricity private investors. Plan will save Ontario $21 to $69
“competitive and low‐carbon rates by 12% by: o Cutting rural electricity rates by billion.
economy.” To achieve this they Returning Hydro One about 15 per cent. Plan will eliminate the rebuilding of
would: dividend payments to o Ending time-of-use billing; set a nuclear plants, saving the Ontario
o Spend $1.7 billion over three taxpayers (estimated cost: flat rate of 10.3¢ per kWh government $1.1 billion annually.
years to support energy-saving $300-400 million per year). (Currently, rates fluctuate Platform proposes to adopt low
programs under the Green Fund conservation programs between 6.5–13.2¢ per kWh cost water power from Quebec and
Ontario Fund. out of general government based on the time of day). also bioenergy.
o Invest $52 million over three revenue rather than o Opening negotiations with the A Green government pledges to
years for new technologies to electricity bills (estimated federal government to remove seek an independent public review
deal with toxic chemicals, cost: $433 million annually). HST on hydro bills. of the costs and availability of all
excessive algae and road salt; Cancelling energy contracts An NDP government plans to use energy sources to make the best
better manage sewer system that are in the pre- revenue from Ontario’s cap-and- choices for Ontario’s energy needs,
overflow. construction phase and re- trade program to fund part of its pushing for low cost energy
o Spend $15 million over the next negotiating other contracts. environmental platform, including: solutions that meet Ontario’s GHG
three years to protect forests, Stabilize industrial hydro $50 million from cap-and-trade pollution targets.
wetlands and lakes. rates through a package of programs for new no-interest Plan commits to target hydro rate
o Invest more than $90 million in reforms. and on-bill home retrofitting to reductions to the most vulnerable,
2017–18 to support commuter Remove the board of Hydro help residents pay for power- rather than across the board
cycling. One and its CEO & lower saving technology into their reductions.
salaries at Ontario Power homes. Green platform pledges to create a
Generation and Hydro One. Direct 25% of cap-and-trade $4.18 billion 4-year Green Building
Platform promises to end the cap revenue to rural, northern and and Business fund to provide grants
and trade system and challenge any lower-income homes and and interest free loans to help
attempt by the federal government trade-exposed industries. homeowners, renters and
to impose a carbon tax. Remediate the mercury in the businesses invest in energy
English–Wabigoon River in conservation.
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ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
o Estimated cost is $1.9 billion northwestern Ontario and
annually, to be offset by pledge an additional $12
eliminating the funds collected million to a Mercury Disability
from previous auctions. Fund for people suffering from
o Potential federal government the complications of mercury
challenges are estimated to cost poisoning.
$30 million over the course of Update the Environmental Bill
the mandate. of Rights and expand parks in
The platform pledges to create a consultation with First Nations.
fund to invest in new, emissions-
reducing technology in Ontario,
including $500 million for
environmental initiatives such as:
o Enforcing air quality programs
and protecting waterways.
o Hiring more conservation
officers to improve
enforcement of “major
polluters”.
o Committing resources to
reduce litter.
Platform also pledges to move
forward with resource revenue
sharing for Northern and
Indigenous communities, for
mining, forestry, and aggregate
activity, with an estimated cost of
$30 million annually starting in year
two.
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ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
Healthcare/Mental Health
Liberals have committed to PC platform pledges to invest $3.8 NDP platform is promising provide Improving access to better mental
investing $822 million in hospitals billion in mental health and free dental and drug coverage for health services is part of the Green
over the next year to reduce wait addictions supports over 10 years all Ontarians. plan to transform the health care
times. (cost assumed to be shared with Pledged to put $19 billion over 10 system to focus on preventing
The plan also promises to cover all the federal government). years into hospitals. illness and promoting health in
medications on the Ontario Drug Promising to introduce dental To provide 2,000 hospital beds addition to treating sickness.
Benefit program, including drugs coverage for low-income seniors at immediately at a cost of $312 A Green government sees a need
for cholesterol, hypertension, an estimated cost of $98 million. million the first year. for more investments in primary
thyroid conditions, diabetes and Committing to build 15,000 long- Platform commits to immediately and community health care, home
asthma. term care beds over five years and increase hospital operational care and senior care.
Liberals have also pledged to spend 30,000 hospital beds over 10 years. funding by 5.3%, ensuring all A Green government will invest
$300 million over three years for Estimated cost is $62,000 annually hospitals receive a base funding $4.1 billion over 4 years, an
registered nurses in every long-term per bed (assuming capital costs increase that is above inflation. additional $2 billion above the
care facility in Ontario and increase amortized over bed’s lifetime). Platform pledges to end the projected increases in the 2018
the number of hours each RN Plan will encourage more doctors underreporting of surgery wait budget, into mental health services
spends with patients by 2022. to move to northern Ontario by times, increase funding for as the first step to making mental
Committed to expanding the OHIP+ cutting their provincial taxes to as community health centres and health services part of OHIP+.
program to cover drug costs to little as 0%. create 70 new public dental clinics Platform pledges to create a new
seniors 65 and over beginning Aug. and seven new mobile dental buses umbrella organization called
1, 2019, projected to cost $575 for rural and remote regions. Mental Health and Addictions
million. Also promised are 360 midwives Ontario to consolidate and
Promised to invest $2.1 billion to and a guarantee that no cuts are prioritize mental health and
“rebuild” Ontario’s mental health made to women’s health centres. addictions programs and services
system. The NDP are committed to consistently across Ontario.
instituting a requirement that all Ontario can raise half a billion
seniors in long-term care homes dollars annually year by
receive at least four hours of care implementing recommendations
per day, for an estimated cost of from the 2012 government
$257 million per year. It will also commissioned Drummond report to
create 40,000 new long-term care improve collections, reduce tax
beds and update the long-term care avoidance and implement cost
residents’ “Bill of Rights” to allow recovery for more services.
elderly couples to stay together.
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ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
Education & Childcare
Liberal platform plans to boost Doug Ford has said he wants to An NDP government pledges to A Green government supports
education spending by $625 million, “review the curriculum in all core provide qualifying students with properly funding higher education
$300 million of which is to be subject areas thoroughly” but has OSAP grants instead of loans and with public subsidies, eventually
allocated for special needs not provided details. convert student debt into grants, guaranteeing fully public tuition for
education programs. Doug Ford has pledged radical retroactively forgiving interest for all Ontario residents.
A Liberal government plans to help changes to “fix” Ontario’s anyone with provincial student loan
low-income students cover tuitions education system, replacing the debt.
through OSAP grants. province’s sexual education and Pledged to invest $16 billion over 10
Promising to offer OSAP grants for math programs. years to repair public schools.
lower-income students to cover PC plan pledges to spend an Committing to end standardized
their tuition. additional $38 million for children testing.
Committing to set aside $411 with autism. Will implement a moratorium on
million to fund a high school Plan commits to cover 75% of school closings.
apprenticeship program. families’ child care costs up to An NDP government promises free
The Liberals have pledged to $6,750 for children between the child care for families earning
provide free care for children aged ages of 0 and 15. Estimates are the $40,000/yr. or less. Those earning
two-and-a-half until kindergarten, proposal would cost $389 million more will pay and an average of $12
beginning in 2020. Estimates are annually. per day.
the plan will help families save an
average of $17,000 per child.
The Liberals also plan to create
100,000 new child care spaces over
five years.
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ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
Housing
Liberals introduced the Fair Housing Platform promises to preserve rent The NDP platform pledges to build A Green government will require
Plan in April 2017, which included control for existing tenants. 65,000 new affordable homes over new developments to have a
at 15% foreign buyers' tax. Intends to increase the supply of 10 years, while overhauling minimum of 20% affordable homes.
Also promising to start a fund to affordable housing in the GTA while inclusionary zoning regulations and Platform promises to push for
create new co-op housing and protecting the Greenbelt. spending $3 million to revive the innovative solutions such as “tiny
tighten rental rules to prevent Doug Ford has said to the Globe province’s co-op housing sector. homes,” laneway housing, co-
unfair “renovictions” and rent and Mail he would consider housing and secondary suites.
increases. abolishing the 15% foreign Pledging to invest an additional
homebuyers’ tax introduced by the $200 million over projected
Liberals and create more affordable increases in the 2018 budget in
housing on underused land. funding for shelters, social, co-op
and supportive housing.
A Green government is committing
to increase the housing speculation
tax to help the most vulnerable
have a place to call home.
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ONTARIO LIBERAL ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC GREEN PARTY OF
PARTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY PARTY ONTARIO
Government Accountability
PC plan emphasizes accountability
and fiscal responsibility by:
o Balancing the Budget on a
“responsible” timeframe.
o Launching an independent
commission of inquiry, at the
cost of $1 million, with a
mandate to examine the
deficit. This will include an
independent audit of the
Province’s finances, to be
released publicly.
o Reinstating the Auditor
General’s authority to approve
government advertising.
o Centralizing government
purchasing.
o Conducting a value-for-money
audit of every government
program.
o Preventing government
agencies, boards, and
commissions from purchasing
tickets/tables to political
events.
o Instituting a single-window
access for approvals with a
one-year deadline.
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