- Budget 2000 Main - Using Budget Information -

Budget Topics

Economic Developments and Prospects

• Recent Economic Developments.
• The Economic Outlook and Risks.

Maintaining Sound Financial Management

• Canada's Fiscal Progress in Perspective.
• Fiscal Outlook: The Two-Year Planning Horizon to 2001-02.

Tax Reduction Plan

• Five-Year Tax Reduction Plan.
• Restoring Full Protection Against Inflation in the Tax System.
• Reducing the Tax Burden for Middle-Income Canadians.
• Increasing Support for Middle- and Low-Income Families With Children.
• Overall Size of Personal Income Tax Relief.
• Making the Economy More Internationally Competitive.
• Examples of Tax Reductions for Typical Individuals and Families by 2004.

More Innovative Economy

• Investing in Research and Innovation.
• Promoting Environmental Technologies and Practices.
• Strengthening Federal Provincial and Municipal Infrastructure.

Improved Quality of Life

• Increasing Support for Post-Secondary Education and Health Care.
• Investing in Canada's Children.
• Opportunities for Canadians With Disabilities.
• Quality of Life and Security for Seniors.
• Assisting the Homeless.