Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching ahead of the federal election – National [Video]

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to launch a federal election campaign on Sunday and send Canadians to the polls as soon as April 28.

Here is a running list of the promises announced by the Conservatives, Liberals and NDP ahead of the election.

Conservatives

March 21: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announces a plan to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa, Poilievre said his plan for “more boots, less suits” will expand training halls and provide direct grants and faster access to employment insurance for apprentices in licensed trades.

March 20: Poilievre says he wants to create what he calls “shovel-ready zones” with pre-approved permits for major resource or energy projects. Poilievre says the goal is to get permits in place early for a mine, liquefied natural gas plant, pipeline or other major project.

March 19: Poilievre says he’ll “set a deadline” to approve all federal permits for …