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Investing in people

Increased program spending will protect the financial well-being of Canadians, and help stabilize the economy. Improvements to Employment Insurance will help more workers stay afloat during tough times and avoid being pushed into lower-paying, lower-productivity jobs. Revenue generated by tariffs will be directed to the EI Fund to avoid adding undue strain to employers and workers with higher premiums. And permanent personal income tax cuts will be targeted to low and middle-earners, who are most likely to direct those savings into local and Canadian-owned businesses.

Strengthening Canada’s social programs is not only the right thing to do—it’s a smart economic strategy. By supporting families through challenging times and ensuring continued participation in the workforce, we reduce long-term fiscal and social costs. Universal pharma care, for example, would lower health care spending by reducing the need for costly interventions, enable bulk purchasing of medications at internationally competitive prices, and improve productivity by reducing missed work and ensuring people can access the treatment they need.

With Trump’s trade war threatening jobs and driving up costs, these investments are even more critical—helping protect Canadians from economic shocks while building a healthier, more resilient economy that puts people first.