Individuals can claim 80% of donation tax credit, up from previously proposed 50%
Higher new rate applies on gains above $250,000 for individuals, and all gains realized in corps and trusts
Government keeps $40-billion deficit from rising in annual budget
Homeowners could soon access up to $40,000 in low-interest loans
Province also extends gas tax cut by three months, doubles the fertility tax credit and changes property taxes
The government also proposed amendments to support a permanent target-benefit pension framework
Province will encourage municipalities to set higher VHT rate for foreign-owned homes
No tax hikes were announced
Budget contains no tax cuts and has $41M surplus
Government's review will also examine the expenses of its departments and agencies