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NEWS Mixed reaction to federal budget from local officials, politicians Carlos Osorio/photo Canada's Minister of Finance Bill Morneau tabled federal budget titled Equality and Growth: A Strong Middle Class, on Feb. 27. JU LIE S LA C K jslack@miltoncanadian champion.com Milton's Conservative MP Lisa Raitt says the Tru­ deau Liberals are making it more difficult for young families trying to save for a down payment on a home. Her reaction comes af­ ter Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the third federal budget in Ottawa on Feb. 27, titled Equality and Growth: A Strong Mid­ dle Class. The budget, which fore­ casts a $18.1-billion deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, tackles gender equal­ ity, with a focus on closing the gender gap in the work­ place. Raitt, who's the deputy leader of Canada's Conser­ vatives, said the prime minister is failing to turn a roaring world economy in­ to results for Ontarians. "Budget 2018 was a huge opportunity for Justin Trudeau. Instead, the prime minister is raising taxes on over 90 per cent of Ontario middle class fami­ lies, and this budget an­ nounces new tax hikes on local businesses. And de­ spite all the spending, mid­ dle class Ontarians are no further ahead," said Raitt. "Justin Trudeau's econom­ ic policies fail to make a difference in the lives of Ontarians. He is raising taxes on young Ontarian families, making it more difficult to save for a down payment to buy your first home. After almost three years of Justin Trudeau, the reality is that: Never has a prime minister boasted so loudly, and spent so much, to achieve so little." Raitt added that her party supports new par­ ents and families. "Andrew Scheer's Con­ servatives are focused on bringing forward policies that put hardworking peo­ ple before government, in­ cluding solutions that sup­ port new parents and young families." However, Oakville MP John Oliver said he's pleased with measures an­ nounced in the budget. "One of the most signif­ icant announcements in Budget 2018 is the creation of the Advisory Council on the Implementation of Na­ tional Pharmacare," he said. "Currently, one in four Canadians cannot af­ ford to fill or finish their prescriptions. It's time for our government to show leadership on ensuring that every Canadian has equal access to live-saving prescriptions." The budget, he noted, will see the government make a historic investment of nearly $4 billion to sup­ port the next generation of Canadian researchers cre­ ating advancements like new technology to diag­ nose disease earlier or new medicines to treat patients. On the environmental front, Oliver said, "Oak­ ville takes pride in our green spaces and natural environment. To protect our waters and biodiversi­ ty, our government is in­ vesting $1.3 billion for na­ ture conservation, and roughly $1 billion to estab­ lish better rules for the re­ view of major projects that will protect our environ­ ment, fish and waterways. "This is one of the most significant investments in nature conservation in Ca­ nadian history." Budget 2018 is promot­ ing gender equality in Can­ ada, and taking action to make sure that the benefits of a growing economy are felt by all Canadians. A new El Parental Sharing Benefit gives parents addi­ tional weeks of El parental benefits when both par­ ents share parental leave. We are expanding Cana­ da's Strategy to Address Gender-Based Violence, providing funding to pro- • See GOVERNMENT, page 22 " U M 'mlM Let Your Natural Beauty I Shine Through At Any A ge NON-SURGICAL OFFERS Lase r Skin R ejuvenation Acne Treatment Laser Hair Removal Photofacial Skin Resurfacing In jectab les: * Botox * Fillers/Juvederm Skin H ealth M an age m e n t: Facial Peels * Latisse Comprehensive Skin Care Analysis Sclerotheropy ZO Skin Health Medical Grade Facials N o n -S u rg ica l B o d y C o n to u rin g * Vanquish * Exilis SChe- GRACE CLINIC PLASTIC, R E C O N S TR U C TIV E & LASER SURGERY D r D o u g la s G r a c e B.SC. M.D. F.R.C.S.C • Plastic, Reconstructive, & Laser Surgeon 905 336-9636 | 200-481 JOHN ST., BURLINGTON 905 338-5777 | 136 ALLAN ST., OAKVILLE D i s a b l e d B e n e f i t s ?D e n i e d I n j u r e d ? I C A N H E L P . M y team o f e x p e r ie n c e d law yers ca n h e lp y o u with: - D isability Claims* *Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP - C ar A cc id en ts - Slip a n d Falls - W ro n g fu l D ism issal YOU DON'T PAY UNLESS I G E T Y O U M O N E Y . I S a m S p a d a f o r a 1 * 1 HAPPY 150™ * - INJURY AND EMPLOYMENT LAW - CANADA O F F IC E S in O A K V IL LE a n d T O R O N T O For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 Toronto: 41 6.644.3999 email: sspadafora@slspc.caWWW.GRACECLINIC.CA co | O akville B eaver | Thursday, M arch 8, 2018 insidehalton.com mailto:sspadafora@slspc.ca http://WWW.GRACECLINIC.CA Denied Injured? YOU DON'T PAY UNLESS