The leaders of the big three federal political parties have now visited Newfoundland and Labrador as we approach an election call.

The NDP’s Jagmeet Sing was in the metro region yesterday as part of his Atlantic tour.

The party proposes to double the 15 per cent tax on big business profits to pay for many of its initiatives, including a national pharmacare program, as well as basic income for seniors and deeper investments in mental health services.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to make the call Sunday for September 20. His party holds six of the seven seats in Newfoundland and Labrador with the NDP holding the other.

Canada’s chief public health officer is indicating there are ways to conduct it safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Doctor Theresa Tam says she expects all campaigns to follow local health rules, and alternate ways of voting will be available.

The Liberals have held power since 2015, but the last federal election, on October 21, 2019, left them with a minority government.