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— Naomi Klein
Issue(s): Economy and economic indicators
November 29, 2005
Federal Finance Minister Ralph Goodale recently launched the Liberals’ election campaign with the release of a mini-budget and a refurbished policy platform. The "plan for growth and prosperity" presents the Liberals’ agenda to increase productivity, which is supposed to lead to prosperity for all Canadians.
Increased productivity means a more efficient economy that produces more with fewer costs/resources. If the benefits are distributed fairly, this could contribute to a shorter work week, provide more resources for social programs, and decrease the strain on the environment.