Hon. Paul Martin (Minister of Finance, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, the question from the member for Durham is sig
nificant because we have in fact reduced the middle tax rate from 26%
to eventually 23%; significant because we are increasing the threshold from $29,000 to $35,000 and from $59,000 to $70,000 respectively; significant because we have reindexed the entire tax system; significant because it is evident from question period over the last couple of months that it is only Liberal members of parliament who want to reduce taxes for Can
...[+++]adians.
L'hon. Paul Martin (ministre des Finances, Lib.): Monsieur le Président, le député de Durham soulève une question très importante, parce que, dans les faits, nous avons réduit le taux d'imposition moyen qui, à plus ou moins brève échéance, passera de 26 à 23 p. 100. La question est importante parce que nous haussons les seuils respectifs de 29 000 $ à 35 000 $, et de 59 000 $ à 70 000 $.