Page 4, Whitby Free Press, Wecknesday, May 5,1993 Opposiion candidates attack federal budget By Mike KowalskI Fear of upsetting veters in an electien year resulted in last week's 'stand-pat" federal budget, local opposition party candidates cdaim. Liberal, New Democrat and Reform Party candidates in Ontario riding ail had harsh words for the budget delivered by Finance Minister Don Mazan- kewski. Criticisms ranged frein Mazan- kowski doing nothing to combat Canada's $35.5-billion deficit'and massive $460-billion national debt, te net going far enough. But while Liberal Dan McTeague, New Deniocrat Lynn Jacklin and Reform Party candi- date Don Sullivan disagree on what Mazankowski sheuld or should net have dene, ail three agree on one point. They say the budget was in- tentionally crafted in a way that weuld net draw Canadians' wrath in an election year ner tie the hands of the person chosen next month te replace outgoing Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Progressive Censervative MP Rene Seetens naturallv rejects this argument, noting t1hat $30.7 billion in spending cuts over the next five years represents the largest expenditure reduction in Canada's history Terming it much ado about nothing,"UcTeague said a one- page statement would have ade- quately covered the important e oints contained inM azan- owski's 94-page budget, the thînnest in memory. While he applauded the deci- sien net toecut transfer payments (used te help fund social pro- Frams) te the provinces -- "they've been downsizing on the backs of the poor for, years" -- McTeague said the budget wil please ne one. "For those whe believe the debt should be addressed strongly, this was a major dis- appointment,"he aaid. "For those who believe un- employnient is at a crisis level, this was an abject failure.» Altheuh spending cuts and higher federal revenues will trim the budget deficit from $35.5 billion in 1992-93 to $32.6 billion in 1993-94, McTeague challenges the governnent's committment te debtreduction. He POints te, the planned pur- chase of, 50 helicepters iâr $5.8 billion as an exanipI e. «If the debt crisis is real, then SEE PAGE 15 NRS REALTY ONE IýNC. Yoan .Scott VOUR SEARCH ENDS HERE! A home of perfection - new broadloom and cushion flooring, gas fireplaoe in rec. room, trench doors, heated inground pool, access 10 garage from house. 55' lot f rontage. $1 76,900. Joan Scott, Assocate Broker, 436-1800. JUST LISTED, WHITBY - $1 65,900 Over 1560 sq. ft. in this fine home. Nsceiy decorated top ta bottom. Master bedroom with 2 pc. ensuite. Lovely bright famîly room with large bay window& fireplace. Central air & deck ol A must to view' Blair Buchanan, 436-1800. Walk to downtown & schools. Three bnight bedrooms. L-shaped living dining room. Cosy rec. room with walkot o yard. Great home for f irst timers. Blair Buchanan, 436-1800. FÀ?A L >DSllý -.de ANIMA C OLow A BA AERIALISTS CRO13ATS LOWNS c