NDP release costed platform with added spending, new taxes on wealthy

The NDP released a fully costed party platform just hours ahead of a scheduled debate between party leaders on Wednesday.
Costing estimates include added spending for projects and priorities and added taxes for the wealthiest 3.88 per cent of residents. This keeps the deficit on a similar track as the last provincial budget.
The platform also relies on projected economic growth, the speculation and vacancy tax and a proposed unsold condo tax to fill coffers.
The projected budget deficit would be