$1.6 billion surplus earmarked for debt reduction
Forecast up $1.2 billion in 2005-2006 despite rising costs
Accumulated debt eliminated
Provincial debt cut by $1.9 billion
Goodale committed to eliminating corporate surtax and reducing corporate income tax rate
No-deficit budget target hinders forecasting accuracy
Says outcome of budget vote will not affect plans
But association is pleased there are no new taxes in provincial budget
Proposed federal cuts would create jobs, raise GDP
$500 deduction for 3 million tax payers