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HA NDS F REE U - CONNECT 2014 CHEROKEE SPORT 2014 DODGE JOURNEY * * ? * * ? * * ? * * * * * * heartandstroke. mb. ca/ willplanning T ORONTO - Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the government will outline plans to curb links between terrorists, organized crime and charities as part of stricter rules for charitable status that will be delivered in the new federal budget next week. " There are some terrorist organizations, there are some organizedcrime organizations that launder money through charities and make donations to charities," he said in a media conference in Toronto on Friday. " That's not the purpose of charitable donations in Canada, so we're becoming increasingly strict on the subject. You'll see some more on Tuesday." The finance minister didn't offer specifics on what measures would be taken, but said he's not concerned about suggestions that changing rules for charities could be seen as a way to silence the government's critics. " If the critics of the government are terrorist organizations and organized crime, I don't care," he said. During the past few years, Flaherty has taken a stronger stance on the finances of charities, and in the 2012 budget he dedicated $ 8 million to monitoring their political activities. Earlier this week, several environmental charities raised concerns the Canada Revenue Agency is sifting through their books to see if they meet requirements that restrict political advocacy. A CBC report said if the groups exceed the limits, their charitable status could be revoked, which would effectively shut them down. The organizations include The David Suzuki Foundation and Tides Canada, the report said, and several are strong critics of the Conservative government. New Democrat House leader Nathan Cullen said Friday he believes specific charities that have clashed with Conservative leaders over pipeline projects, for example, are being targeted by auditors. " They are not imposing any of these same draconian measures on any other charitable groups that we're aware of," he said after question period in Ottawa. Flaherty offered further insight into his budget plans during the traditional pre- budget shoe- fitting in Toronto. Other areas on the agenda next week include price parity between U. S. and Canadian goods, he said, as the value of the Canadian dollar continues to slide against the U. S. dollar. " We have not let that issue go away," he said. " We had the Senate committee do some work for us and we are on top of it." The event was held at Mellow Walk Footwear, a factory in Toronto that makes industrial safety shoes and is one of the last shoe manufacturers in the country. The family- run business has about 50 employees, said president Andrew Violi. Flaherty chose steel- toed black wingtips, which he said were " good working shoes for a good working budget." He slipped them on over a pair of vibrant blue, white and green striped socks, joking they were his " Conservative socks." Flaherty told reporters the budget will encourage economic growth and jobs. While the federal government has projected a deficit of $ 17.9 billion for the 2013- 14 fiscal year ending March 31, it aims to tighten the gap to a $ 5.5- billion shortfall in 2014- 15 before posting a surplus in 2015, just in time for the next election. The extra cash would allow them to pay for some longpromised election plums, including income- splitting for tax purposes. Flaherty would not say if he expects the budget surplus in 2015 to be more than the $ 3.7 billion forecast in November. " Could be. We'll see. The world economy is still fragile," he said. " As you know, the equity markets were hammered on Monday. We just need to be cautious in what we do." His comments also suggested it's unlikely the government will balance the budget earlier than expected. " We always said we would get back to a balanced budget and every year we chipped away at it, and now we're almost there," Flaherty said. - The Canadian Press Flaherty budget to target charities By David Friend OTTAWA - The federal government is proposing new safety regulations for level railway crossings. The proposed rules will reduce the number of accidents at so- called grade crossings where railway tracks intersect roadways, says Transport Minister Lisa Raitt. The proposal comes just five months after a deadly collision involving a Via Rail train and a city bus in Ottawa, although Transport Canada launched its study of rail crossing safety in 2012. Six people were killed in the September crash. The regulations would require sightlines to crossings to be clear of any obstructions, including buildings or other structures, trees or brush. Railway companies would be barred from leaving railway equipment unattended if it blocks visibility at a crossing. Roadway authorities and railway companies would have to make improvements to safety equipment and crossing signs. A cost analysis attached to the regulations suggests municipalities, provinces and First Nations bands pay for the improvements, with no money from the federal government. It's estimated the upgrades would cost an average of about $ 13.5 million annually over a 20- year period. But Transport Canada says the benefits far outweigh the costs. - The Canadian Press Feds propose safety rules change for rail crossings SCAN PAGE TO SEE FLAHERTY SLIP ON NEW SHOES Jim Flaherty A_ 20_ Feb- 08- 14_ FP_ 01. indd A20 2/ 7/ 14 9: 36: 40 PM ;