The creation of a carbon market will finally give Canadian industry cost certainty in dealing with its greenhouse gas emissions
As of 2009, premiums will pay for employment insurance
Infrastructure big in Ottawa’s plans for Canada
Expert panel and modernizing Bank of Canada only initiatives
But today’s budget is short on solutions
Although there aren't many goodies, the government has introduced a tax-free savings account
LIF holders now have three options to get at their money
Income earned on the savings plan is tax-free
Era of huge surpluses is probably over
Federal transfers to other levels of government are increasing by more than 5%.