Ralph Goodale

Ralph Goodale
Ralph Edward Goodale, PC MPis Canada's Minister of Public Safety in the present Cabinet, headed by Justin Trudeau. He was Canada's Minister of Finance from 2003 to 2006, and leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal Party from 1981 to 1988. He has been the Liberal Member of Parliament for Regina-Wascana since 1993, having previously served as the member for Assiniboia from 1974 to 1979. He was named Opposition House Leader by interim Liberal leader Bill Graham in 2006, and continued to...
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I intend to move very quickly, as soon as the consultation is concluded.
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If the time is available, I will no doubt make use of the time (to introduce a budget),
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In the meantime, the Government will proceed with its review of Canada's existing legislation that governs the financial services sector. This review will deliver tangible improvements for consumer protection, streamline regulation and create opportunities for our financial sector.
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This surplus was particularly gratifying, given the numerous challenges affecting our bottom line at the end of the year,
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We intend to see that benefit redirected to consumers, to Canadians, ... We are at the moment considering the options we have available.
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There are in every year, year-end adjustments that do take place, ... Sometimes those adjustments can be as high as seven or eight billion dollars depending on the circumstances.
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Higher projected corporate and personal income tax receipts and lower public debt charges.
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If the time is available for a budget, I will no doubt make use of that time.
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I have to be very aware of the increasing downside risks that threaten the overall global situation.
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We are pleased to fund research in this area as fundamental climate conditions have a significant impact on Saskatchewan crops, ... In light of the recent weather conditions, the loss at the farm gate and cost to taxpayers is validation of how critical this research is to our community.
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Tomorrow, I hope we will be able to provide further and better detail,
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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.
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We want every Canadian to have an opportunity to experience the fulfillment, empowerment and freedom that flow from higher learning,
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We will ensure that to the extent that there is incremental revenue - and we suspect that in the final analysis it will not be anything that one could describe as a 'windfall' - but to the extent that there is incremental revenue, we will track that revenue and make sure that it is redirected to the benefit of Canadians, particularly those in greatest need,