The Provincial budget is getting some mixed reactions.Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell says it is a bit concerning given that it increases spending by $2-billion dollars.
Campbell adds there's also little mention about the Ring of Fire or mining in northwestern Ontario.
Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro says the budget may not specifically target the Ring of Fire, but does address some mining industry needs.
Mauro sites the continuation of the northern electricity rate program
Spending by the Ministry of Natural Resources is up slightly, while Northern Development and Mines budget shows a 50-million dollar drop over last year.
The Ontario Health Coalition says the province's budget will hurt health care.
Director Natalie Mehra says hospitals across the region won't see any increase, which could mean further cuts to beds and services.
Mehra says while there is an increase in home care funding, on a per-patient basis it translate into a significant drop.
