$358 million to support programs that improve productivity and competitiveness
$4 million set aside for research and education centre
Association disappointed that province failed to accelerate full elimination of capital tax
$750 million in business tax relief
Saskatchewan economy also booming
GrowthWorks Atlantic Venture Fund is aiming to get a piece of Atlantic Canadians’ annual $1.5 billion in RRSP contributions
Introduction of North America’s first carbon tax and cuts to income taxes are the key highlights
The combined entity would provide cost-effective services, and possibly fend off competition from B.C.-based CUs
Interest payments on the province’s loan are the third-largest expenditure on its balance sheet
Linking such a tax to the province’s $11.1-billion transit plan is a no-brainer