2014联邦预算10大亮点

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$1.5 billion over 10 years to support research and innovation at post-secondary institutions in areas that “create long-term economic advantages for Canada.”

$305 million over five years to expand and upgrade broadband service in rural and northern areas. The investment is expected to bring better service to 280,000 households.

' a. b* h" y8 r& X+ S5 `$ x$323.4 million over two years to continue to improve First Nations water and wastewater.

) W. C% s/ ^3 S% R  |$25 million over five years to continue efforts to reduce violence against aboriginal woman and girls.
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2 e% a* M8 G9 o; w4 T% J( Cboosting the adoption expense tax credit to $15,000 to recognize the costs of adopting a child. The new limit, up from $11,774, would apply to adoptions finalized after 2013.

A tax credit for search and rescue volunteers who perform at least 200 hours of service a year.
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After a year that saw major floods in Alberta and the Greater Toronto area, Ottawa is pledging to explore options for residential flood insurance. “Canada is the only G8 country without residential flood insurance coverage,” the budget said.

A hike in the excise duty on tobacco products will add at least $4 to a carton of 200 cigarettes. The higher tax will pump $685 million into the federal coffers in 2014-15. As well, Ottawa has earmarked $91.7 million over five years to enhance the RCMP’s ability to combat contraband tobacco.

6 o) [3 G4 \, T1 h) {% p$11.4 million over four years to expand vocational training for people with autism spectrum disorders.

$44.9 million over five years to combat prescription drug abuse, including a campaign to educate Canadians on the safe use, storage and disposal of prescription drugs.


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