Hon. Paul Martin (Minister of Finance, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, the question from the member for Durham is significant 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 Canadians.
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 $.