SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - April 23, 2015) - Canada Revenue Agency
The Honourable Kerry Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, is welcoming the Harper Government's Economic Action Plan 2015. It will support jobs and growth in Surrey and across British Columbia, help our families and communities prosper and ensure the security of all Canadians.
Economic Action Plan 2015 includes key measures to support Surrey families and to support the British Columbia economy, including:
The Province of British Columbia will receive record high transfer payments to support health care, education, and social programs. Specifically, British Columbia will receive $6.1B in federal transfers this year.
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"We are proud of our plan that is lowering taxes and providing benefits directly to families in Surrey for them to reinvest in the Canadian economy."
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue
"We have balanced the budget in 2015, the first balanced budget since the Great Recession."
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue
"Under the Government's leadership, Canada has created over 1.2 million new jobs since the recession, but we live in uncertain times and the global economy remains fragile. That's why Economic Action Plan 2015 will continue our Government's focus on creating more jobs and growing the economy in Surrey and across the country."
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue
"Small businesses are an important driver of Canada's economic growth. The Government of Canada's actions to provide tax relief and cut red tape for businesses are having a real impact. We look forward to continuing to work with the Government to further support the competitiveness of our local businesses and continue to create jobs and growth in Surrey."
Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade
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