BELOW IS A STATEMENT FROM HASTINGS-LENNOX AND ADDINGTON-TYENDINAGA CONSERVATIVE MP SHELBY KRAMP-NEUMAN
Canadians expected this budget to show fiscal responsibility and real solutions to our most pressing
challenges; reducing government spending, increasing housing supply and tackling the inflation that
continues to drive up the cost of living for far too many of our friends, families and neighbours.
Unfortunately, this budget falls short. Instead of a plan for stability and prudence, the government
has announced record-high deficit spending. What Canadians needed was a focused, disciplined
approach to taxpayer dollars, one that delivers results, not more debt.
Kramp-Neuman told Quinte News that the projected $78 billion deficit is very concerning, adding that everyday people are financially “tightening their belts” these days and so should the government.
“Every dollar borrowed today is a burden passed on to future generations so fiscal prudence is not just smart it’s
the right thing to do.”
While I do applaud certain measures, the overall direction of this budget does not reflect the
balanced leadership our economy needs. Many promises have been made, but will they deliver?
As presented, this budget does not serve the best interests of Canada, her industries or the people
of Hastings—Lennox and Addington—Tyendinaga. Unless meaningful changes are made, I cannot
support it and will be voting against it when it reaches the floor of the House of Commons.
