Ordinary Canadians: What it means 1

It was a budget aimed squarely at keeping a minority government afloat, with money for seniors and families. For perspective outside the politics, The Globe talked to people in six different parts of the country to get their take. 20/03/07 12:44 PM 1

Children: Tax break up to $310 to be given for those under 18 2

Taxes: Cuts focus on 'hard-working families' 53

Move targets demographic sectors Conservatives hope will deliver votes in next election 19/03/07 4:21 PM 53

Reaction: Coffee patrons size up budget, bit by penny-pinching bit

Pensions: Workers allowed to semi-retire and still contribute to pension 2

Education: Ottawa will delay windfall 5

Extra $800 million will flow to provinces only after Ottawa has had a chance to discuss how it will be used and what accountability measures need to be put in place. 20/03/07 1:15 PM 5

Environment: Rebate seals the deal for some hybrid buyers 1

Budget promise tips the scales for some consumers 20/03/07 8:51 AM 1

Big Three auto makers will take a hit from budget incentives 21

Ottawa wants to encourage consumers to buy hybrid vehicles, and is imposing a new tax on gas guzzlers 20/03/07 10:22 PM 21

And a new machine for every factory? 2

Spurred by budget's new tax write-offs, entrepreneur in Kelowna plans to upgrade his plant 20/03/07 10:39 PM 2

It's no tax grab, Finance says 35

Surplus in budget twice as big as predicted 20/03/07 9:43 PM 35

'A very stimulative budget' 4

Business voices on the Flaherty budget 19/03/07 7:06 PM 4

Free trade in securities gets Bay Street backing 3

But financial executives wait on Ottawa, provinces to agree on national regulator 19/03/07 10:13 PM 3

Corporate taxes: Breaks targeted only at key groups 5

Manufacturers, small business, farmers gets higher capital gains exemptions 19/03/07 4:19 PM 5

Oil sands: Tax break to end -- in 2010 19

Impact softened as major projects that began construction before budget day will be grandfathered. 20/03/07 6:00 AM 19

Taxes: Ottawa to exempt stock donations to private foundations

Move prompted by popularity of last year's removal of capital gains tax on stock donations to charity 19/03/07 4:30 PM

Securities: Canada will pursue free trade in them with the U.S., rest of G7 3

Budget plan includes moving towards a principles-based common securities regulator, cracking down on white collar crime 19/03/07 5:09 PM 3

Review planned for crime agency 1

Ottawa sees room to improve at IMET 20/03/07 1:28 PM 1

Toronto: Mayor views budget as big setback 6

Missing are a national transit strategy and permanent funding, Miller says 20/03/07 8:49 AM 6

Debt: $9.2-billion reduction to bring lower interest costs 7

Finance Minister says interest savings will be used to cut taxes in future years. 20/03/07 1:15 PM 7

Federal spending: Fiscal conservatism takes a holiday 6

Total spending is set to rise by 5.6 per cent 20/03/07 1:15 PM 6

Military: Funds allotted to give soldiers danger pay

New occupational-stress injury clinics to be funded for Forces members, veterans 20/03/07 1:30 PM

Aboriginals: Leaders furious at 'new approach' 1

Budget's focus on home ownership, jobs leaves little to relieve poverty on reserves 20/03/07 1:15 PM 1

Culture: Many 'goodies' for the sector 7

Cultural assistance delivered to a number of areas 19/03/07 4:32 PM 7

Transit: Flaherty pledges $16-billion more

Duty-free: Limit doubled to $400 2