Affordability & Housing
Tax measures and rebates
Liberal's promise
"This middle-class tax cut will save two-income families up to $825 a year, by reducing the marginal tax rate on the lowest tax bracket by 1 percentage point. More than 22 million Canadians will benefit directly from this tax cut, and middle- and low-income Canadians will benefit the most." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
Sovereignty, Foreign Relations, & the United States
National defence
Liberal's promises
"Expand the capabilities of the Navy with new submarines and additional heavy icebreakers to defend the North." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
"Creating a first-in-class drone capability that will build and deploy aquatic and airborne uncrewed vehicles to defend our arctic, our undersea infrastructure, our borders, and our allies. This new capability will be matched with an industrial strategy that builds and perfects these technologies so that Canadian companies benefit from Canadian procurements." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
"We will expand the reach and abilities of the Canadian Coast Guard and integrate them into our NATO defence capabilities. Our Coast Guard carries out important work, but we need to update their mission to face changing realities to protect our sovereignty and counter criminal activity, like the trafficking of illicit drugs. That’s why we will give the Canadian Coast Guard a new mandate—and the right equipment—to conduct maritime surveillance operations to secure our coasts." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
"We will modernize our procurement legislation to ensure our Forces can buy the equipment that they need, when they need it—which is now. We can also swiftly surpass our existing defence spending targets and bolster our capabilities by investing in dual purpose infrastructure—whether housing, cybersecurity, or satellite technology—that delivers immediate benefits for both our Forces and the public." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
"We will end the chronic lapsing of defence spending, through the creation of a defence capital account that ensures that even when the timing of an investment changes, every dollar assigned to Canada’s defence will remain for that purpose." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14
Biography
Pierre Richard Thomas is an iconic and steadfast advocate for the rights of Black communities in Canada. He fights for inclusion, equity and respect for the rights of racialized communities, particularly in Lanaudière and Repentigny, where he has played a key role in raising awareness of social issues and improving living conditions for members of these communities.
Commitment to the rights of Black communities:
Pierre Richard Thomas is director of Lakay, an organization that focuses on defending the rights of Black communities and promoting their social and cultural inclusion. He leads the organization with passion and determination. Under his leadership, the organization launched various innovative projects, such as an intergenerational mentorship program and a virtual reality game to raise awareness around issues of racism in schools and public institutions.
Pierre Richard is also engaged in several long-term community initiatives, such as supporting Black seniors combat isolation and setting up a literary contest titled "Ma Plume contre le Racisme et le profilage racial" that is intended to raise awareness among young people on issues of discrimination and inclusion. These efforts reflect his dedication to bringing generations together and building bridges between cultures.
A diversified career:
In addition to his community involvement, Pierre Richard Thomas teaches computer science, combining his technical expertise with his teaching skills to train future professionals. As an educator, he excels at creating practical exercises for his students, exposing them to real-world challenges such as cybersecurity, IT systems management, and modern tools such as virtual reality. He is proud to run under the liberal banner.
In the meantime, you can learn more about them on their website.
pierrerichardthomas.liberal.ca pierrerichardthomas.liberal.ca