Ralph Goodale Tax Quotations

I'm always interested in finding the ways to reduce the tax burden on Canadians, provided that the tax reductions are sensible and sustainable and affordable and provided that we can meet all of our other obligations to deliver programs and services,

It is not about tax breaks for the wealthy. With the greatest respect, partisan sloganeering, to that effect, really insults the intelligence of Canadians.

our full tax reduction plan as promised, and on time.

Reducing the tax individuals pay on dividends will encourage savings and investment and will help establish a better balance between the tax treatment of large corporations and that of income trusts.

We launched consultations because of our concern about how the increased use of this type of business vehicle may affect economic growth, ... We have a viable and productive corporate sector that invests, creates jobs and contributes its fair share of tax. I want to make sure that government tax revenues are appropriately safeguarded, but even more importantly I want strong and vibrant Canadian enterprises of all sizes in all sectors contributing to a dynamic and growing economy.

A tax break of two or three cents per litre would rapidly become invisible. Indeed, the industry suggests we would need a forensic auditor to find (it),