Near-term turbulence should not distract Ottawa budget-makers from critical long-term tasks. This 2008 shadow federal budget will move Canada a key step forward by providing improved incentives and rewards for Canadians' work and saving, and a more congenial environment for investment and innovation.fiscal policy, Canadian government budget

Benjamin Dachis

Colin Busby

Finn Poschmann

Robin Banerjee

William B.P. Robson

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