A Comparison of Platforms As Stated By The Big Three

HOW MANY OF THESE PROMISES CAN WE EXPECT THEM TO KEEP?
There sure seem to be a lot of promises…and not that much money. One thing is that many of these promises were made in the past and simply not kept.
It seems almost miserable to have to choose between having your balls slammed in a door, or having them sliced with a tin can lid.
CONservative Promises
POLICY UPDATESREVIVE NATURAL RESOURCESAug 2, 2007 – A PC Government will reverse years of McGuinty Liberal neglect and restore necessary funds to the Ministry of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Program.[more]

POLICY UPDATESIMPROVING E-HEALTHJul 31, 2007 – John Tory says Ontario should use technology to improve patient care in Ontario and better manage health care costs with an improved electronic health records system. [more]

POLICY UPDATESINVEST IN EDUCATIONJul 23, 2007 – John Tory says he would appoint the Hon. Bill Davis to head a Public Education Fairness Implementation Commission to ensure Ontario’s public school system is more inclusive of faith-based schools.[more]

POLICY UPDATESINVEST GAS TAXJul 9, 2007 – John Tory says a PC government will reduce gridlock by investing every penny of the gas tax into improving roads and transit in Ontario.[more]

POLICY UPDATESFIX DOCTOR SHORTAGEJul 6, 2007 – John Tory said a PC Government will take real action and deliver solutions for the many Ontarians without a doctor. This includes increasing the number of doctors in the province and introducing electronic health records.[more]

POLICY UPDATESACCESS TO PENSIONSJul 5, 2007 – John Tory says a PC Government will unlock pensions for seniors and retirees so they can access and manage their own money as they see fit.[more]

POLICY UPDATESENHANCE ARTS & CULTUREJun 28, 2007 – John Tory announces the PC plan “Ontario’s Arts and Culture – A Time For Action” to enhance arts and culture in order to improve Ontario’s economy and quality of life. [more]

POLICY UPDATESFAIRNESS FOR FARMERSJun 5, 2007 – John Tory says farmers are an integral part of our province and announces that the new PC Party plan for agriculture will see increased financial and organizational support for farmers and their products.[more]

POLICY UPDATESIMPROVING HEALTHCAREMay 24, 2007 – John Tory outlines four key principles in the PC Party plan to improve healthcare and commits to supporting a universally accessible, publicly funded healthcare system in Ontario.[more]

POLICY UPDATESONE LAW FOR ALLMay 4, 2007 – In a new PC Party policy announcement, John Tory announced that under his government no one will be beneath the law, above the law or beyond the law.[more]

POLICY UPDATESREDUCE TOXINSApr 20, 2007 – John Tory announces a made-in-Ontario plan to reduce toxins by working with the federal government and businesses across the Province.[more]

POLICY UPDATESQUALITY LONG-TERM CAREApr 17, 2007 – John Tory commits to providing quality long-term care by announcing a plan to upgrade care spaces, provide better incentives for doctors to work in the field and free front-line care from imposing regulations.[more]

POLICY UPDATESPROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTApr 16, 2007 – The first goal in the Ontario PC Party Plan for the Environment is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 10 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020 and to form a government that will lead by example.[more]

POLICY UPDATESPROTECTING HOMEOWNERSMar 9, 2007 – The Ontario PC Party plan to protect homeowners from skyrocketing property assessment increases includes a five percent annual cap.[more]

POLICY UPDATESHELPING CHILDREN WITH AUTISMFeb 23, 2007 – John Tory announced a plan to help children with autism by getting families the services they need and clearing waiting lists for treatment.[more]
NDP Promises…
these links will open in another window…i hope.
(i think they forgot to note the decrease in electricity rates to manufacturers…or maybe they just want to forget about that corporate subsidy…)
And….The Liberals Promises…
Success for Students: We are committed to all levels of education. Student success in the early grades is laying the foundation for higher achievements, while excellence in postsecondary education is creating a new generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs that will give Ontario an edge.
Better Health: A solid health care system is crucial and more doctors and nurses in our system means all Ontarians will have better access to health care and healthier lives.
Strong People, Strong Economy: We are focused on strengthening Ontario by building a stronger economy and making new investments that will increase opportunities in our communities.
And of Course…The Green Party
SustainabilityOur activities are sustainable only if they can be continued without diminishing the opportunities and resources available to future generations. We have only one planet to live on, and we must treat it as if we mean to stay here.
Social JusticeWith justice comes liberty, stability and lasting progress. We must act locally and globally to secure basic human rights and build a just society.
Grassroots DemocracyTrue democracy exists when citizens meet as equals to resolve problems and make decisions that are important to their community and nation. Citizens must be encouraged to participate in the environmental, economic and political decisions that affect them.
NonviolenceEvery act of violence delays our progress toward a just society. Anger closes the open mind. Fear precludes constructive change.
DecentralizationThe people most affected by a problem must have the authority to solve it. Distant administrations cannot be responsive. Individuals, cities and municipalities need more freedom to shape their destinies.
Community-Based EconomicsBusinesses must contribute to the communities and nations in which they operate. Our economy must build communities, rather than extract profits from them.
Gender Equality/FeminismThe Green Party supports the belief that a feminist perspective emphasizes cooperation instead of competition and nurturing instead of aggression. This perspective must be applied to the governing of our society.
DiversityWe honour the diversity of life on our planet. Every plant and animal has intrinsic value and the right to exist, independent of human needs. All cultural, sexual and spiritual diversity of the Earth’s people has intrinsic value.
Personal and Global ResponsibilityWe must learn to take responsibility for ourselves, our families, our communities and ultimately for our planet. As we learn to be responsible, we will give others the means and incentive to do the same.
Ecological WisdomHuman beings are part of nature, not separate from it. We cannot recklessly endanger whole ecosystems and remain unaffected. When we damage the web of life, we damage ourselves.

5 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    Posted August 26, 2007 at 2:57 pm | Permalink

    schmucks…its the way jackie mason puts them

  2. Anonymous
    Posted August 26, 2007 at 4:14 pm | Permalink

    “HOW MANY OF THESE PROMISES CAN WE EXPECT THEM TO KEEP?”

    None of them.

  3. Anonymous
    Posted August 26, 2007 at 4:24 pm | Permalink

    1 or 2 perhaps…out of the three main parties.

  4. MAW
    Posted August 27, 2007 at 6:43 pm | Permalink

    Of all the Politicians vying for the Premiership John Tory can be counted on to be a man of his word.

    His training and business and politics are the right mix to be Premier, to really get Ontario back on track.

    To be fair, he is filthy rich, but so are the rest of them, including Layton, who always tries to portray himself as a frugal socialist, which he is with his own money, but not the taxpayers.

    Most pragmatic Liberals know Dalton’s toast, he went to far into Labour teritory with the Education Unions who are deathly afraid of John Tory’s fair and inclusive education policies, which bring other forms of educastion into the public fold.

    Nothing like a little healthy competition to shake public education out of it’s self-induced largesse, having no competition to face.

    Where’s the harm in improving the lot of students for a change, make public education more inclusive?

    Thats a good thing for Public education to endure.

  5. Anonymous
    Posted August 27, 2007 at 7:31 pm | Permalink

    “Of all the Politicians vying for the Premiership John Tory can be counted on to be a man of his word.”

    So I guess that means we can definitely look forward to extending public education funding to every wacko religious splinter group that holds their hand out.

    Being honest isn’t the only quality I demand in a Premier. I like them to be smart too. Tory doesn’t qualify. Neither did Harris. Honest and stupid just doesn’t cut it.


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