November 2005 Economic Statement    November 2005 Economic Statement / Mini-Budget – A rose by any other name November 2005 Economic Statement / Mini-Budget – A rose by any other name - Charles Rotenberg After much posturing by all political parties, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale tabled an economic statement this afternoon. What should have been a rather mundane event, took on a circus-like air as the economic statement became a mini-budget and a plank in the Liberal election platform. This was ensured by the opposition parties uniting to promise the forthcoming defeat of the Government. For the most part, the tax changes involve a few immediate tax rate cuts and a few longer term cuts, which are designed to see the light of day over an extended period from now until 2010. Of course, the unspoken threat is that we won’t see these cuts if there is not a strong Liberal government elected. More... You are receiving this e-mail because you have subscribed to one of our Drache LLP newsletters. You have complete control to review, update your newsletter options or unsubscribe at your discretion. If this email was forwarded to you, we invite you to subscribe to this newsletter or others that appeal to you. Your subscription information is private, please feel free to review our privacy policy. © Drache LLP Barristers & Solicitors, 222 Somerset St. W., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2G3 Phone: (613) 233-2675 Facsimile: (613) 233-6752 Email: crotenberg@drache.com