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Pettapiece discusses Liberal budget

Perth-Wellington’s MPP gives the Liberal budget a failing grade.

Randy Pettapiece believes it lets down the people living in this riding.

He points out one area in particular where Stratford is getting left out:

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Pettapiece says the rising cost of energy is also a big concern.

He believes that if those costs were under control, one part of the budget wouldn’t even be necessary:

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The budget, which boasts a $12.5 billion deficit, was introduced in the legislature yesterday.

Patrick Grapes
Patrick Grapes
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