Key issues for residentsJan Mercer said she is unsure who she is voting for but is leaning toward the Conservatives. For Vance, a heavy equipment operator, the cost of living is the key issue in this election. The Conservatives promise to lower the tax rate from 15 per cent to 12.75 per cent on the lowest income tax bracket, which is currently $55,867. That’s a significant jump from the 5.8 million early voters in the 2021 election. The Independent’s federal election coverage is supported by the Covering Canada: Election 2025 Fund.