Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker is pleased with his government's first budget, pointing out it contains absolutely no new tax increases while providing $26 billion over six years in relief for individuals, families, and businesses.
Walker said the budget focuses on health care and education while ensuring Ontario is open for business.
He said it commits the government to working with hospitals to implement approximately 60 major projects under construction or being planned across the province
Walker is thrilled that the government is supporting the long-awaited construction of the new Markdale Hospital which will include 24/7 emergency department and outpatient services.
“Budget 2019 focuses on protecting what matters most – our world-class health care and education systems. We need to make sure the people of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound are protected for generations to come,” said Walker. “This is also a plan that puts people first while making Ontario open for business and open for jobs.”
“I’m thrilled to see the Markdale Hospital project directly mentioned in our budget. This has been a long time coming for our community,” said Walker.
“The 2019 Ontario Budget is showing the world that our government is serious about fiscal sustainability, protecting what matters most and making Ontario the best place to invest and create jobs,” said Fedeli. “The budget marks a new beginning for the province that respects tax dollars, makes life more affordable, and ensures the government works for the people, and not the other way around. This is the approach of Premier Doug Ford and his Government for the People.”
