Commitment to the policies that now...

Commitment to the policies that now make Canada a increase leader during a period of economic slowdown are reaffirmed. Four component parts are reduced debt and taxes, reasonable inflation, and investment in education, research, innovation, and health. Protectionism that could thwart improved living conditions everywhere are assailed, and a stronger conduct of international finance law is called for. tongue to the annual International Monetary discourse 2002, Montreal, Quebec, June 3 2002

As the newly appointed minister of finance, addressing this conversation is extremely important, both for myself and the restraint Clearly, a great deal has happened in the last 24 hours.