Budget 2023 Promises Green Shift and Dental Care Expansion
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveils a 2023-24 plan totaling 490.5 billion with 8.3 billion in new program spending. The budget boosts health transfers, expands the national dental care program under the NDP deal, and includes a grocery rebate to aid low income Canadians amid inflation. Jagmeet Singh welcomes the expansion but notes limited housing measures while backing the bill to keep the minority Liberal government in power.
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Liberals outline multi billion dollar spending plan highlights
The federal Liberals unveil key measures including 49.4 billion to provinces for health care in 2023-24, 4.5 billion for a five year clean tech investment tax credit, 2.5 billion grocery rebate for low income Canadians, and 4 billion for Indigenous housing over seven years with limited near term spending.
Elkwater marina to end overnight boat mooring plans oppose
Elkwater cabin owners plan to oppose Alberta Parks plan to end overnight slips at the lake marina south of Medicine Hat. The ministry says major renovations will close the summer 2023 season and proposes private operators or a community group to manage the service.
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Motz Critiques Budget Missing Key Issues for Canadians
Medicine Hat Conservative MP Motz says the 2023 budget fails to address long term affordability, worsens deficits and leaves housing and inflation challenges unresolved. He notes no tax cuts and calls spending inflationary while GST top ups and green plans offer limited relief to families. Conservatives urge alternative policy amid Liberal defense of budget.
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