Canada Powered by Women facilitates bold conversations, and these two debates are definitely going to be bold. We’re hearing from sources that some of the parties may release their fully costed platforms before debate night, meaning each promise would come with a breakdown of what it costs and how they plan to pay for it.

For too long, energy has been treated like a regional issue. Or a technical one. Or something best left to industry or government. But for millions of Canadian women, energy has become personal. This week Canada Powered by Women released national research that brings this into sharp focus.

The election campaign is in full swing, and parties are making a flurry of announcements and pledges. Here’s a few items from recent announcements to put on your radar. Recent developments in energy infrastructure, housing, and tax policies are pivotal topics, so we’re sharing a few party announcements based on what our research shows engaged women care about.