But their progress may be threatened by U.S. economic and tax policies
The centrepiece of the plan is a $465-million-a-year pharmacare program for children and youth
Government plans to study universal “best interest” duty
The budget increases the basic personal exemption by up to $3,000 for taxable income up to $75,000
The economy has grown at a slower pace than expected
Universal child care benefit boosts program spending
The impact of budget season depends very much on where Canadians live
On the positive side, consumers have more to spend and businessses benefit from lower energy costs
Planners encouraged; Concerns over ORPP
Ontario’s economy is expected to grow by 2.7% this year