Conservatives Deliver Throne Speech

October 17, 2007
Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered the Conservative's Throne Speech yesterday. In his speech a tax cut is being promised through a further 1 percent reduction in the Goods and Service Tax ( gst ). The Conservatives believe that a reduction in the GST will help low-income families and individuals more than an income tax cut as some low-income individuals pay little or no income tax.

In addition to the tax cut the Convservatives are calling for tougher penalties on crime. The speech promises to deliver a sweeping anti-crime bill which will provide stiffer penalties.

The Conservatives also mention that Canada will not be able to meet its obligations under the Kyoto Accord. The Kyoto Accord called for limits on pollution.

The speech also calls for a vote on the Afghanistan issue. Canadian troops are currently in Afghanistan as peacekeepers.

By Kyle Ware

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