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Rick Norlock, MP
Northumberland-Quinte West
www.ricknorlock.ca
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Throne Speech and Budget 2010 March 2010

Dear Constituent,

On March 3rd 2010 Michaëlle Jean, the Governor General of Canada, gave her throne speech to mark the opening of the 3rd session of the 40th parliament. Her speech gave note of our past accomplishments and indicated the future goals and direction of our Government.

On March 4th 2010 Budget 2010 was introduced in the House of Commons. This jobs and growth budget represents a commitment to Canadians to continue with the Economic Action Plan, strengthen our economy, and return fiscal balance.

I've included more information about the throne speech and budget 2010 below.

I hope you'll never hesitate to get in touch with me at any time to share your thoughts.

Best regards,

- Rick
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Throne Speech

Budget 2010

Canada’s Economic Action Plan

Service Canada

Announcements in the Riding
Speech from the Throne
A Stronger Canada, a Stronger Economy
“Jobs and growth remain the top priority. Our Government will complete the second year of Canada’s Economic Action Plan – guided by extensive consultations with leaders in business, industry, and everyday working people and their families – and make refinements where necessary.” - Michaëlle Jean, the Governor General of Canada.
To view the entire throne speech - click here.
Budget 2010

Year 2 of Canada’s Economic Action Plan
Budget 2010 will help to solidify the economic recovery by: implementing $19 billion in new stimulus to create jobs; invest in a limited number of targeted measures; plan a return to budgetary balance once the economy recovers.
To find out more information about year two of the economic action plan - click here.

3-Point Plan to Return to Budgetary Balance
Budget 2010 outlines a 3-point plan for returning to budgetary balance once the economy has recovered:

  1. Stimulus spending will end as planned.
  2. Restrain spending through targeted measures. Budget 2010 proposes $17.6 billion in savings over five years.
  3. Undertake a comprehensive review of government administrative functions and overhead costs.

To find out more about the plan to return to budgetary balance - click here.
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