Reality Check on the Conservative Platform
TORONTO, June 9 /CNW/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------
What He Says What He Means
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"I am not planning to make an ...but I'll release a platform
extensive list of promises." with 244 promises.
(September 28, 2005)
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"In these pages, you'll find ...but not any costing.
some of my party's ideas..."
(A message from John Tory)
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"John Tory's plan calls for an That's $500 million for
$800 million increase in funding 53,000 private school students and
for public education over 2006/07." only $300 million for 2 million
(Pg. 7) public school students.
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"...we need to start today not by I'm going to pretend I had nothing
pointing fingers..." (Pg. 17) to do with the Harris/Eves era.
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"We can lower your taxes, invest Just like the Harris/Eves legacy of
more in health care and help cuts - and a hidden $5.6 billion
stimulate economic growth and job deficit.
creation..." (Pg. 23)
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"John Tory will tackle all aspects I'll keep coal plants open
of the environmental challenge... indefinitely. (Pg. 49)
air pollution and greenhouse
gases." (Pg. 44)
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"A John Tory government would open For-profit corporations will decide
the door to innovative partnerships who gets health care and how.
(in health care)." (Pg. 4)
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"Protect Ontario's clean water ...but we voted against the Clean
supply." (Pg. 46) Water Act implementing the
recommendations of the Walkerton
inquiry.
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For further information: Christine McMillan, (416) 804-6023
