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The Canadiff champin Tuesday, Pijgust 17, 199»-3 Chudlei*gh pushes tax cuts, Reed more cautious By IRENE GENTLE The Champîon Dissenting opinions at the recent premiers' confer- ence may have hurt Canada's chances for federal tax cuts, charged Halton MPP Ted Chudleigh. But middle cîass taxpayers deserve a break and wilI Iikely get one in the next budget, said Halton MP Julien Reed. That budget - which will likely be unveiled in February, 2000 - could reflect increased social spending, particularly on children, he said. But significant tax culs are unlikely if ail provinces don't push for them, said Mr. Chudleigh. 1I was disappointed that the four Atlantic provinces and Saskatchewan, who are typically the largest users of transfer payments, don't see the value of tax cuts," he said. Tnimming taxes is essential for a vibrant economy, said Mr. Chudleigh. "If we don't do tax cuts in Canada the economic strength of this country will slowly seep eway," he said. Though lowering taxes can foster job growth, there is no foolproof formula for a healthy economy, said Mr. Reed. 1I don't think il is a magie elixir," he said. 'l don't think any one thing is a magie wand." Prudent fiscal policy has kept the Liberals from slic- ing taxes since the recession in the early 1990s, said Mr. Reed. jInstead, îhey have chosen 10 reinvest in health care and education, offering only minimal tax breaks for Jhigli and low income eamers. But an established reiny day funti combined with annual federal surpluses in the $10 billion range could mean that the next budget will be an exception to that rule. Middle income taxpayers should feel the relief of any upcoming cuts, said Mr. Reed. Ted Chudlelgh Julien uMa "The economy has improved remarkably. There are more people working every mont and that provides a bigger tax base," he said. "My belief is there will be tax cuts implemented. The question is 10 what extent." Slashing taxes by ebout 20 per cent over four or five years sounds reesonable to Mr. Chudleigh. "In fact, il sounds minimal," he said. Then, social programs could remain unichd pro- vided the governmenl cut fat internally, said Mr. Chudleigh. He recommended that the feds follow Onterio's exemple by îidying up their economic house and pas- ing the savings along 10 taxpayers. But the incentive t0 cul taxes dwindles when all provinces aren't lobbying for il, said Mr. Chudleigh. "Ottawa can pick and choose now," hie said. "The dissent et the premiers' conference gives the govem- ment the option 10 do whalever they wanl 10 do." Any culs Ottawa delivers will likely be nominal, predicted Mr. Chudleîgh. 1I don't think that the tax culs are assured," he said. 1I think il could be token et best!" That could put Canada in an economic deep freeze, *see WHITHER on page 9 A/ltooki4 Milton Mal Not only can you buy some of the finest cookware on the planet (proudly made hy Canada's onycookware manu- facturer), you caoi SAVE 40-67% while you're doing il! Check out our new IN DOOR CRASHER SPECIAL - 1 litre saucepan & cover - list prioed at $76 for only $24.50. But be early: it's available only to the first 20 customers each sale day and lirnited to one per customer. K i a PADERNO. Exceptional cookware (with a 25 Year Cuir lnty) and incredible prices. It adds up te, the value of'a lifetime... at a sale that lasts four days. DON'T MISS fl'i rCoupon for Mllrooks'iPademno Customers $5()FIVE DOLLARS i OFF ON ANV PADEUNO COOKWARE W ORDEA 0F $100.00 OR MORE. Redeemable only at Millbrooks Kitchen & Gift Shop i Milton Mail - 55 Ontario St. S, Copn xirsAuut878-1723 1 Cupn epies ugst31,1999. Cannotbe usedfor doorcrasher speeil -------------------------- ----------- JACKSON, Marye Jane <lise Meude) - Peacetully et the Milton District Hospital on Monday August 16, 1999, et the age of 69 years. Predeceesed by her husbend Grant Jeckson. Sadly mie by her cl- dren, Marilyn& Don Arpa, John& Kate Jackson, Pet & Ken O'Here, Jlm & Judy Jeckson, Peter Jackson & Cerol, Darne SmaiI & Terry, Leurie Jackson, Klm & Sean Lee. Lovingly remem- bered by her many g rendch id re n great-grandchul- dren and the rest of her femily. Visitation wili be held f romn 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday and 2-4 Pm Wednesday et the j. Scott Eerly Funerai Home, 21 James Street, Milton. Funeral service in our chapel 4:00 Pm Wednesday. Cremation to fo1- l0w. If desired memn- ai donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundetion. ES ON USED CARS [LOWEST FINANCE & LEASE RAT OF THE YEAR Alrlr«NlrlON ALL USED CAR DUYURSI 1 IF WU DON'T HAVE THE CAR VOUIRE LOOKINO FOR, WE CAN GET rr FOR Vili PLEASE CALL FOR DEZAILS111 *FINANCIN(3/Leasingrrax O.A.C. PSTIGST/LICJGASIADM.IEXTFtA. CALL FOR DETAILS 409 PON11AC Umm ST. m. BUICK MILTON raamw