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ELECTION REPORT – THE LIBERAL PARTY OF ONTARIO Election Platform – â€Å"The Ontario Liberal Plan† The Ontario Liberal 2003 Election Platform (according to www.ontarioliberals.com) is broken down into five major categories. These categories are, Education, Strong Communities, Economy, Health Care, and Government. For the purposes of this report, I have decided to concentrate on Education, The Economy, and Health Care. Education The Liberals state that education is the foundation of the future of our province, and that it, and the students, have never been more threatened. The Liberals plan to put the children first, with practical and proven techniques that enhance a students’ performance. They call this their â€Å"Excellence for All Plan†. This plan will: (1) set and support ambitious achievement targets, (2) help children get a good start, before even entering school, (3) make sure students get what they need to excel in school, as well as later on in life, and, (4) ensures that the government will stop fighting with parents, teachers, and schools, and instead, work with them. Through this plan, the Liberals guarantee that 75% of students will meet or exceed the provincial standard on province-wide tests. They will also implement a cap of twenty students in junior kindergarten through grade three, with reading, writing, and math being mandatory subjects in the everyday curriculum. Other aspects of this plan include quality childcare, assistance for children with special needs, creating a meaningful high school diploma program, making learning mandatory until the age of 18 (versus 16), safer schools, and a Lighthouse Program so that schools can share program ideas with other schools. The Economy The Liberals plan for economy growth will balance the budget, keep taxes down, create better jobs, and raise Ontarians’ quality of life. They believe that very prudent financ... Free Essays on Election Reports Free Essays on Election Reports ELECTION REPORT – THE LIBERAL PARTY OF ONTARIO Election Platform – â€Å"The Ontario Liberal Plan† The Ontario Liberal 2003 Election Platform (according to www.ontarioliberals.com) is broken down into five major categories. These categories are, Education, Strong Communities, Economy, Health Care, and Government. For the purposes of this report, I have decided to concentrate on Education, The Economy, and Health Care. Education The Liberals state that education is the foundation of the future of our province, and that it, and the students, have never been more threatened. The Liberals plan to put the children first, with practical and proven techniques that enhance a students’ performance. They call this their â€Å"Excellence for All Plan†. This plan will: (1) set and support ambitious achievement targets, (2) help children get a good start, before even entering school, (3) make sure students get what they need to excel in school, as well as later on in life, and, (4) ensures that the government will stop fighting with parents, teachers, and schools, and instead, work with them. Through this plan, the Liberals guarantee that 75% of students will meet or exceed the provincial standard on province-wide tests. They will also implement a cap of twenty students in junior kindergarten through grade three, with reading, writing, and math being mandatory subjects in the everyday curriculum. Other aspects of this plan include quality childcare, assistance for children with special needs, creating a meaningful high school diploma program, making learning mandatory until the age of 18 (versus 16), safer schools, and a Lighthouse Program so that schools can share program ideas with other schools. The Economy The Liberals plan for economy growth will balance the budget, keep taxes down, create better jobs, and raise Ontarians’ quality of life. They believe that very prudent financ...