Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Deficit Reducing Plan Called Window Dressing


Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton says the public shouldn't be fooled by the province's plan reduce the deficit.

The plan, announced before Christmas, included eliminating some government agencies.

Hampton says it's nothing more than window dressing.

"This is a government that has created literally dozens of new agencies and commissions," says Hampton. "Many of those agencies and commissions have racked up millions of dollars of expenses and cost. Just before an election to say (they're) going to reduce by a handful is really just window dressing."

Hampton says none of the agencies targeted for closure will have any impact on the public.