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Originally Posted by ikaris
So initially when the coalition produces an outline which gives Quebec money it's absolutely outrageous buying votes and making deals with separatists. Now that it seems the Conservatives will offer a budget that will essentially mirror exactly what the coalition wanted that it's compromise?
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That's not what I said... and not what happened.
The initial coalition outline had $30B in spending... it wasn't until much later that this $1.2B (or whatever it is) for Quebec came out. It was secretive, it was slimy, and it was attempted to be hid.
If this $1.2B is in the Conservatives budget, I'll be upset. There is no way that Quebec should get any more money than the formula allows for.
The rest of the $30B in stimulus spending is open for debate. Some of it is needed. Some of it was already going to happen (see discussions with the Province of Ontario). Some of it is extra waste and fluff that should be rightfully excluded. This balance is where the compromise comes in. They will have to spend more than they (and I) want, but it should still be no where close to what the NDP and Liberals are demanding... and if the NDP/Liberals truly want to compromise, they need to move from their position too.