The moderators were quick to bring order to the frenzied politicians, helping to avoid the chaotic moments that leaders’ debates sometimes give rise to.
Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford has repeatedly recalled the achievements of his government and the commitments of his party, particularly in favor of economic growth and infrastructure.
Doug Ford defended his commitments to economic growth and jobs.
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The 413 highway project, which would pass through the regions of Halton, Peel and York, has been decried by the three other chiefs who believe that the $10 billion it could cost would be better spent otherwise.
It’s fiscally irresponsible, it’s climate disastrous
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Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca responded to Doug Ford’s attacks.
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Steven Del Duca of the Liberal Party maintained that he canceled the plan when he was transport minister and would do it again if his party won the June 2 election. The money thus saved would be allocated to repairs and the construction of schools.
Who will form the opposition
The NDP, Liberal and Green leaders sought to demonstrate that their priorities were similar to those of ordinary people. Mr. Ford has accused all three, without nuance, of wanting to increase taxes and regulations.
Andrea Horwath, du NPDrelated personal stories people told him, while Mr. Del Duca spoke about his daughters when it came to education.
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath
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Ms. Horwath has repeatedly acknowledged that she agrees with Green Party proposals. The Liberal leader, who has pointed out that he is at the head of a new team, has been reminded more than once that he was a minister under the previous provincial Liberal government.
To Doug Ford who accused him of wanting to cancel certain conservative measures favorable to motorists, Steven Del Duca retorted:Ford, you are entitled to your opinions, but not your personal version of the facts”,”text”:”Mr. Ford, you are entitled to your opinions, but not your personal version of the facts”}}”>Mr. Ford, you are entitled to your opinions, but not your personal version of the facts..
While the Progressive Conservatives enjoy a good lead in the polls, Liberals and New Democrats are battling for second place.
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The leader of the Greens, who was the only member of his party when the House dissolved, did not really come under attack, as was the case during the first debate, in Northern Ontario , last week.
The crisis in the health sector
The three opposition parties have accused the Conservatives of opening the door to the private sector to make up for delays in the health sector. Their solutions, they argued, require better funding for the public health care system and more consideration for frontline staff, including nurses.
Mr. Ford defended himself by saying that he had inherited a system weakened by the Liberals. He argued that the Progressive Conservatives were committed to building hospitals and funding training programs. His government, he insisted, gave a $3 per hour wage hike to orderlies and a $5,000 severance pay to nurses.
Greens Leader Mike Schreiner
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<q data-attributes="{"lang":{"value":"fr","label":"Français"},"value":{"html":"M.Ford, have you spoken to a nurse recently?”,”text”:”Mr. Ford, have you spoken to a nurse recently?”}}”>Mr. Ford, have you spoken to a nurse recently?retorted the leader of the greens.
His party, along with the Liberals and the New Democrats, are calling for the repeal of the law that limits wage increases in the public sector.
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