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Introduction
Tax Fairness Plan
An Unfair Burden
Conservative Estimate
Who Pays
The Future Costs
Who Should Pay Their Fair Share
Conclusion

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The following News Release or Speech has just been posted on the Finance Canada Site …

Canada’s New Government Reduces Debt Burden to Lowest Level in Quarter Century

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today tabled in Parliament the Debt Management Report for 2005–06, which reports that Canada’s New Government has eliminated $13.2 billion in federal debt.

“This achievement will yield interest savings of approximately $650 million each and every year,” said Minister Flaherty. “That’s money that can be used to provide priority programs or further reduce the tax burden on Canadian families and businesses.”

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The following News Release or Speech has just been posted on the Finance Canada Site.

Ottawa, November 27, 2006
2006-072

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced that for the first time in history, a Minister of Finance will be available to participate in an online chat via the Department of Finance website. This historical event will happen on Tuesday, November 28 between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. (EST). The Minister will call on Canadians to share their views about Advantage Canada, the government’s new Economic Plan.

“This is part of an important communications initiative with Canadians. Last Thursday Canada’s New Government unveiled its Advantage Canada Plan. On Friday I launched an online consultation with Canadians on how best to implement the Plan. And on Tuesday I will answer questions about the Plan online with Canadians from coast to coast to coast,” said Minister Flaherty.

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