Let's make this birthday one to remember.

75 years old (Born on December 30, 1949)

Happy Birthday, Jim Flaherty! May your day be as balanced and prosperous as the budgets you've skillfully crafted. Your tenure as Canada's 37th Minister of Finance has been marked by fiscal prudence, economic stability, and a wit sharper than parliamentary debates.

Representing Whitby-Oshawa with dedication and charm, you've navigated political storms smoother than a hockey puck gliding across fresh ice. Today we celebrate not just another candle on your cake—but also your timeless ability to balance numbers better than most juggle birthday balloons. Here's wishing you continued success—and may all future deficits remain strictly limited to calories consumed today!