Reaction to Federal Budget

The Liberal Candidate for the Kenora Riding says he’s disappointed the Federal Government is only pledging $170-million over 2-years for Forestry across Canada.
Roger Valley says the lack of funding for the struggling sector in yesterday’s Budget shows the Conservatives don’t care about the needs of the North.
Overall, Valley notes the Budget does contain some positive news for Canadians, but doubts this Region will see that money.
He stresses Prime Minister Harper can’t be trusted.
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty says he will vote against the Federal Budget when it comes up for a vote in the House of Commons tomorrow.
The NDP member says $170-million for the forest sector doesn’t go far enough.
Rafferty adds the infrastructure package doesn’t help Northerners, as most small communities can’t afford to pony up one-third of the costs required.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce president Len Crispino welcomes the infrastructure spending, but says he’s concerned cash-strapped municipalities won’t be able to pony up their share.
Crispino notes most small communities can’t afford to pay one-third of the cost as required.