Let&#x27;s see, delivered: TFSA, income splitting (limited), lower taxes, balanced budget, startup visa.  At least that&#x27;s off the top off my head.<p>Which social programs are we talking about here and what would not cutting them have done to counter the current depression?<p>Like some other comment said the government can not create an alternative economy.  It can only try to product the right conditions.  If you have a startup in Canada your expenses are significantly lower than e.g. SV.  There are a lot of programs to help you.  What more are you asking for?  The weak dollar, while sucks for me and you, is great for Canadian businesses that are not resource related, but even when the dollar was at its strongest it was still cheaper to start a business here.