Ottawa

Policy alert

Stephen Harper promises expanded tax-free savings accounts. So long as he’s Prime Minister in 2015.

The Conservative government announced the tax-free savings accounts in 2008, which allows Canadians 18 and older to invest up to $5,000 annually. Harper said he would double that annual amount to $10,000 if he is re-elected.

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