Friday, March 5, 2010

Rickford on Federal Budget

Despite a no frills budget, the federal government is still going to provide stimulus funding this year.

Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford admits the government has reined inspending to deal with its 54 billion dollar deficit, but there are still some positives for the riding.

He says there is money for the struggling forest sector.

Rickford says funding was increased for FedNor last year, and will be continued through this year.