Saskatchewan reacts to Conservatives’ budget

Saskatchewan's Finance Minister Ken Krawetz is glad we aren't seeing any surprises in the federal budget.

Krawetz says continued support for programs like the eco-energy program and individualized tax breaks are welcome news.

But he admits he isn’t that fired up about the budget.

“It was an OK budget in March and true to his word he (Stephen Harper) said he would deliver the budget if the Conservatives were to return, and he has, with a few enhancements, so it’s still an OK budget.”

He says constituents have told him the guaranteed income supplement that should see low-income seniors get a $600 top up every year is a highlight.

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The budget was no surprise for Liberal MP Ralph Goodale. He says the budget is not in line with what Canadians want.

“All of the polls say that Canadians have two top priorities: number one is healthcare and number two is economic recovery. The government has not made those two things their top priority.”

He says the Conservatives have been talking about removing direct public subsidies to political parties for quite some time.

He says the Liberal Party will be just fine with the removal of direct public subsidies, but adds it will make the political system less inclusive and more exclusive.

Goodale adds that there is nothing Saskatchewan-specific in the financial plan, but wonders about the future for farmers if we keep getting hit with weather troubles.