Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question to the Minister of Finance. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, when the Minister of Finance tabled his budget book, in reviewing the taxation revenue and listening to his interview this morning, he indicated that there would be no increase in taxation. But the budget book reveals an estimated increase in the forecast of revenues. When you look at the personal income tax in last year's main estimates compared to this year, you will notice an increase of 4.9 per cent; corporate taxes, 32.2 per cent; and, payroll taxes, five per cent. Can the Minister indicate if he feels, in his viewpoint, that the economy is enhanced by allowing such forecasted revenues to be reflected in this budget?
Jeannie Marie-Jewell on Question 125-12(7): Budget Estimate Increases In Forecasted Revenues
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 1995. See this statement in context.
Question 125-12(7): Budget Estimate Increases In Forecasted Revenues
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 20th, 1995
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
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