It’s been two days since the provincial election was set and party leaders are ready with their platform pitches for voters.
The provincial pension plan is the centrepiece of Premier Kathleen Wynne’s campaign.
“For me, it’s about making sure that people who are concerned about their retirement have some security,” she says. “My value system is that we have a responsibility as government to put in place a structure that allows people to have a secure retirement.”
Wynne says she doesn’t want to get into a war of words with Stephen Harper, but did take a slight jab at the prime minister's own pension, which is “almost 10 times” the maximum CPP payout.
Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak was also out campaigning on Sunday. He's hoping to show voters that his party will do things differently, if elected.
“Ours is for smaller government, and a bigger economy. More jobs, better take home pay. A government that spends within its means, balances the budget, pays down the debt. Send a signal that we’re open for business.”
Hudak was also critical of Wynne’s platform.
“She’s turned her back on workers in the province. I’m telling workers in Ontario, there’s a better Ontario coming. Better jobs. Better take-home pay.
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath was also making her voice heard, with events scheduled in the Toronto-area on Sunday night.
Meanwhile a new Forum Research survey says Toronto is the only area in the province where the Liberals are leading. About 38% of voters say they’ll vote PC in the upcoming election, and 33% will vote for the Liberals.
While it’s probably not the news Wynne wants, it may mean the Liberals hold on to a minority government.
-- With files from The Canadian Press
