Stephen Harper's income splitting tax plan would cost $3 billion and overwhelmingly benefit the richest Canadians, while leaving out the 60% of lowest income households. Do you think Canada's rich need a leg up?

Yes: The rich are struggling to get by, and offshore tax shelters aren't what they used to be.

No: Any budget surplus should be directed to helping low-income Canadians afford a decent quality of life, while protecting our environment, and providing education and health for everyone. Read more at: http://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/income-splitting-canada