Infrastructure Projects: March Budget and Commons Priorities

infrastructure projects: That includes passing the bill formalizing a tax cut for middle income earners and the second part of the bill implementing last March budget, according to The Chronicle Herald. The government is also hoping the roll-out of funding for major infrastructure projects will boost the economy. Here a look at the priorities the three main political parties have staked out and the challenges each faces in what has the potential to be a tumultuous fall sitting of the House of Commons: LIBERALS Priorities — Stimulating the stalled economy and improving conditions for the middle class. It is also working on finalizing a free trade agreement with the European Union. A first ministers' meeting is expected in November. — Finding consensus on reforming Canada first-past-the-post voting system. And Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make the case for investing in Canada to some of the most prominent international pension funds and portfolio managers at a Toronto summit on Nov. 14 organized by Black Rock, the world largest asset manager. — Striking an agreement with the provinces on a national climate change strategy, which is to include putting a price on carbon. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.