Thunder Bay MPs Address Federal Budget

The Harper government will be presenting its budget next Thursday.
It’s expected to be a stay the course document.
Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Bruce Hyer is hoping that there’s a mention of the Ring of Fire mining development.
He says he wants to see the government put money where Minister Tony Clement has been talking about in regards to infrastructure at the ROF.
While it may be wishful thinking, Hyer is hoping the budget will see the government reverse its decision on closing the Experimental Lakes Area near Vermilion Bay.
In addition Thunder Bay-Superior North MP John Rafferty hopes small towns in Northwestern Ontario get a break when it comes to infrastructure spending,
He adds that he wants to see some sort of infrastructure stimulus for small communities, and while the indications are that it won’t be, doesn’t mean they should stop fighting for it.
Rafferty says the NDP is also hoping that cutbacks to front line services are restored to departments like Veterans Affairs and Service Canada.