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RESP Tax Benefits

Last week, the House of Commons approved a private member's bill that would provide tax breaks for RESP contributions despite a lack of support from the minority Conservative government.  The Conservatives, and in particular Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, then asked the Senate (which the Conservatives have suggested should be abolished) to oppose the bill.  The Finance Minister then indicated that there would be a provision in the budget legislation to kill the bill.  Finally, the Conservatives have indicated that they are so strongly opposed to this bill that they would make it a confidence matter, thus forcing the Liberals to either allow the bill to be killed or call an election.

Gone Fishin' (Ice Fishin', It Would Seem)

I'm taking some March Break respite this week, but I though I would leave you with a pair of  fun new books I found recently and wanted to share with you. (And when I say new, it's likely to be 2006-7, just so's you know.)

Pumpkinpie's Picks: Feb Faves

February lends itself to wanting to curl up in a chair with a good book - which is just what Pumpkinpie and I did plenty of. Here are a few of last month's most-requested titles.