The negative value indicates a reduction in net tax paid to the federal government. The federal tax reduction indicated in bold therefore represents the increase in the net benefits they receive from the tax and transfer system. Percentages are not meaningful so the dollar amount is repeated. Negative values indicate an increase in benefits and thus a reduction in tax. 3 Full-year impact.
Negative values indicate an increase in benefits and thus a reduction in tax.
2 Full-year impact. Negative values indicate an increase in benefits and thus a reduction in tax. 2 Full-year impact. In the 1998 budget, with deficit elimination finally secure, the government was able to move more forcefully on tax reduction, putting in place a comprehensive set of tax measures to support Canada's students, families and workers as they pursue higher education, training and lifelong learning. The 1999 budget builds on those measures to extend and enhance tax relief for all Canadians.