OTTAWA—In the lead-up to the 2005 federal budget, debates about the potential uses for the fiscal dividend—debt repayment, tax cuts, or social reinvestment—have intensified. However, if the federal government intends to meet its campaign promises and work towards a prosperous, productive, and equitable Canada, the only valid option is to reinvest the surplus in the social programs Canadians...
Issue(s): Government finance
Projects & Initiatives: Alternative Federal Budget
February 9, 2005
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