That is where the Canadian tax burden is greatest and most out of line with certain other countries. Third, because of our debt burden, broad-based tax relief should not be financed with borrowed money. The 1999 budget provides substantial and fair tax relief while adhering to the fundamental principles of the government's tax policy. The 1998 budget reduced taxes for 14 million Canadian taxpayers. The 1999 budget reduces taxes for all 15.3 million taxpayers.
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.