Association disappointed that province failed to accelerate full elimination of capital tax
$750 million in business tax relief
Modest tax credits for families and seniors included
Introduction of North America’s first carbon tax and cuts to income taxes are the key highlights
Interest payments on the province’s loan are the third-largest expenditure on its balance sheet
Linking such a tax to the province’s $11.1-billion transit plan is a no-brainer
Reduction in corporate and small business tax rates are positive steps
Taylor tables 2008 budget
Province earmarks dollars for savings and capital projects
Strong gains in corporate income tax boost August revenues