On Point: Less money, job cuts and a general gearing down
With Newfoundland and Labrador’s next general election looming in the months ahead, Finance Minister Ross Wiseman is promising a tough budget during this election year.
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On Point - February 21, 2015
10 years ago
Duration 23:16
On point this week the finance minster is promising a tough budget in an election year .
Programs will get cut. Jobs are on the line. And you will end up paying more.
Ross Wiseman previews his budget plan. Our party insiders debate the fallout.
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With Newfoundland and Labrador’s next general election looming in the months ahead, Finance Minister Ross Wiseman is promising a tough budget during this election year.
On Point host David Cochrane talks less provincial revenue with this week's panel: New Democrat Gerry Rogers, Liberal Cathy Bennett and Progressive Conservative David Brazil. (CBC)As government officials start fanning out across the province for pre-budget consultations next week, groups who rely on provincial funding have been told to expect less.
What provincial programs will see their funding cut? Which jobs are potentially on the line — and what services will the people of the province end up paying more for?
Wiseman previews his budget plan on this week's On Point with David Cochrane, as party insiders debate the fallout.
