CTV.ca | Federal Budget 2005

Aiming to quiet critics and please Canadians, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale has tabled a budget packed with tax cuts and plans for billions in new spending.

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Military gets huge boost in Goodale's budget

The federal budget promises $12.8 billion in defence spending over five years, to the cheers of many. Critics say, however, that the amount still won't stop the 'hemorrhaging' of the military.

Budget provides small tax cuts for all Canadians

This year's budget brings in a number of tax benefits for all Canadians. But most of the savings are small and will take a few years to kick in.

Ottawa commits $5 billion to environment cleanup

The Liberals are bending opposition demands to provide more funding for sustaining the environment, while taking steps to encourage alternate sources of energy.

'No secret deal' with opposition, Goodale says

Ralph Goodale told CTV's Mike Duffy that all three opposition parties in Parliament had input into his budget, but there was no secret deal to get it eventually passed.