The Tories, Liberals and NDP announce promises to ease the financial burden on parents and those seeking compassionate care benefits
Liberal leader proposes new tax bracket, child benefit
Ian Russell argues that Canadians already have a tax-free tool in the form of the TFSA to use for large purchases such as a home
The federal budget was full of cookies for Canadians. But it ducked most of the tough questions, especially the pressing issue of how to deal with the deficit
With no party in clear control, the stage is set for the next federal contest
Government must be prepared to intervene to ensure that credit conditions, financial stability, and the effective working of the financial system are maintained
Major tax relief is unlikely
Candidates in the financial services industry come up short
Canadians can expect to revisit banking mergers, regulation and full economic debates
Removing barriers to investment and increasing investment in infrastructure are two of the proposed solutions