Ottawa introduces Canada Learning Bond
GST rebate and acceleration of infrastructure spending are on the table
New measures to strengthen financial management also announced
A number of other sweeteners help small business
Eligibility for medical expense tax credit increased
Weak growth, higher health care costs knock governments off track
New measures to boost retirement savings a possibility
Think tank calls for tax prepaid savings plans
Surplus could be as high as $7 billion
Balanced budget for fiscal 2005