This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34283673
The article has changed 7 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 1 | Version 2 |
|---|---|
| Economy issues to dominate second Canadian debate | Economy issues to dominate second Canadian debate |
| (about 2 hours later) | |
| Economic issues facing Canada will loom large as party leaders Stephen Harper, Tom Mulcair and Justin Trudeau prepare for their second debate in Calgary. | Economic issues facing Canada will loom large as party leaders Stephen Harper, Tom Mulcair and Justin Trudeau prepare for their second debate in Calgary. |
| The country, hard hit by falling energy prices, officially entered a recession in the first half of this year. | The country, hard hit by falling energy prices, officially entered a recession in the first half of this year. |
| Meanwhile, Mr Harper's Conservative government reported a C$1.9bn (£900m) budget surplus. | Meanwhile, Mr Harper's Conservative government reported a C$1.9bn (£900m) budget surplus. |
| The surplus and how to address it has highlighted the differences in economic policy among the parties. | The surplus and how to address it has highlighted the differences in economic policy among the parties. |
| The Conservatives have pointed to the surplus has a sign of its successful stewardship of the economy. Mr Harper maintains the recession is a temporary setback. | The Conservatives have pointed to the surplus has a sign of its successful stewardship of the economy. Mr Harper maintains the recession is a temporary setback. |
| Mr Mulcair's New Democratic Party (NDP) has called for using the surplus to increase some spending while avoiding deficits. | Mr Mulcair's New Democratic Party (NDP) has called for using the surplus to increase some spending while avoiding deficits. |
| However, Mr Trudeau's Liberal Party has advocated even more aggressive increases in spending on infrastructure and social programmes as a way to jump-start the economy. | However, Mr Trudeau's Liberal Party has advocated even more aggressive increases in spending on infrastructure and social programmes as a way to jump-start the economy. |
| Analysis: Anthony Zurcher, BBC News North America reporter | Analysis: Anthony Zurcher, BBC News North America reporter |
| It is round two for the Canadian leaders as they square off for another debate, and the nation's struggling economy will take centre stage. | It is round two for the Canadian leaders as they square off for another debate, and the nation's struggling economy will take centre stage. |
| Unemployment is creeping up beyond 7% and the collapse of the energy sector has put the nation in recession. Which of the three candidates on stage will make the most compelling argument that they have the cure for what ails the nation? | Unemployment is creeping up beyond 7% and the collapse of the energy sector has put the nation in recession. Which of the three candidates on stage will make the most compelling argument that they have the cure for what ails the nation? |
| NDP's Thomas Mulcair will likely be subjected to particular scrutiny. His party is currently leading in a tight three-way race, and his goal will be to convince the public that he has the gravitas to be the next prime minister. | NDP's Thomas Mulcair will likely be subjected to particular scrutiny. His party is currently leading in a tight three-way race, and his goal will be to convince the public that he has the gravitas to be the next prime minister. |
| He's been pressed recently to explain how he'll be able to afford all the budgetary promises he's made on the campaign trail, and now he'll have a high-profile platform to make his case. | He's been pressed recently to explain how he'll be able to afford all the budgetary promises he's made on the campaign trail, and now he'll have a high-profile platform to make his case. |
| While Mr Mulcair has developed a slight lead in recent polls, the three-way race remains close. | While Mr Mulcair has developed a slight lead in recent polls, the three-way race remains close. |
| Mr Harper's centre-right Conservative Party has been in office since 2006 and analysts say he could struggle to form another majority government. | Mr Harper's centre-right Conservative Party has been in office since 2006 and analysts say he could struggle to form another majority government. |
| The son of a former prime minister, Mr Trudeau benefits from high name recognition but has been criticised by his rivals for his lack of experience. | The son of a former prime minister, Mr Trudeau benefits from high name recognition but has been criticised by his rivals for his lack of experience. |
| Mr Mulcair and the NDP, which earlier this year saw big gains in the Conservative stronghold of Alberta, are hoping to keep their momentum going, offering voters change as well as experience. | Mr Mulcair and the NDP, which earlier this year saw big gains in the Conservative stronghold of Alberta, are hoping to keep their momentum going, offering voters change as well as experience. |
| The debate, hosted by the Globe and Mail newspaper, starts at 2000 local time (0000 GMT). | The debate, hosted by the Globe and Mail newspaper, starts at 2000 local time (0000 GMT). |
| In five words... | |
| Next month's federal elections are a chance for Canadians to cast their verdict on the state of the country - and the government that's been running it. | |
| Millions will vote on 19 October but each individual voice matters - and BBC Pop Up wants to know how you feel about your country. | |
| Are you happy with your politicians and the political system? Are the parties addressing or ignoring the issues that matter to you? Is Canada heading in the right or wrong direction? | |
| In five words, tell us how you feel about today's Canada. We'll share your thoughts with a global audience - and if you have a story idea that highlights an important issue for this election we may be able to come visit and film it. | |
| Get involved using #bbcpopup on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Or email us at bbcpopup@bbc.co.uk | |
| Read more at bbc.com/popup |