Think tank questions Martin's surplus plan

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The Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives voices concerns that Finance Minister Paul Martin's promises to spend half of the fiscal surplus on programs and the other half on tax cuts are not coming to fruition.

Legislative Bodies, Finance, Management, Government spending policy, Canada. Finance Canada, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

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Rates fall, Martin moves up his budget

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Bank of Canada cuts interest rates. The author examines the the number of cuts, the economic history of interest rate cuts by the bank, and the possible economic impact of the bank's most recent actions.

Government domestic functions, Banking Institutions, Depository Credit Intermediation, DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, Banking industry, Industry Overview, Evaluation, Economic aspects, Prices and rates, Banks (Finance), Central banks, Bank fees, Canada. Bank of Canada, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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'Prudence' in budget will curb spending: Martin agenda may be constrained

Article Abstract:

Ottawa Prime Minister Paul Martin, in his tenure as a finance minister, set aside $3 billion for contingency funds and $1 billion for 'prudence' fund as a safety cushion to ensure that Ottawa stays out of deficit. The coming federal budget of 2004-05 would set aside additional $1 billion for prudence due to expectations of additional economic uncertainties.

Budget deficits

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