Poilievre's business plans gain Conservatives another endorsement
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the first federal party leader to campaign in the Lower Mainland. Poilievre announced plans to increase the Tax Free Savings Account limit by an extra $5,000 a year for investments into Canadian companies. Chris Gardner is the CEO of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, which was endorsing the Conservative Party earlier this year. Gardner says Poilievre's plans are what companies need.
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