For $15B we could permanently increase the stock of affordable housing, child care and public transit, and eliminate most user costs for pharmacare, dental care and post-secondary education. Think about the impact that would have on poverty reduction over 10 years. #cdnpoli

Wouldn't these changes have more impact on quality of life/economic impact than lower taxes? We have to invest more on people. This combined with more economic support for disabled, seniors, and those in poverty could be revolutionary. It can't be a one size fits all solution.

To me it is about getting those who need income support benefits that aren't punitive and can support a healthy lifestyle. It's also about lower costs for all Canadians. A higher social wage that makes prosperity more accessible, increases participation, and more mobility.

There has to be a better way. We have to do better. We have the means, even during these uncertain economic times. Austerity has never led to prosperity. Now is the time. This isn't socialism, it is doing the minimum to make Canada more equal. #COVID19 #cdnpoli #cdnecon