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"We find that the priorities of this government are not the priorities of ordinary Canadians," Ignatieff said. "We don't believe the budget is credible. We're forced to reject the budget and we're also forced to reject a government that shows so little respect for parliamentary democracy and our democratic institutions."
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What an odd thing to say. Of course it is credible. He may not like it or agree with it, but how does that take away from its credibility?
Sounds like he is already ratcheting up the rhetoric and away we go.....again.
And this..
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The CBC is a big beneficiary of the federal budget.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced an extra $60 million per year “to be used in the production of high-quality Canadian programming.” The boost in funding is on top of the $1.1 billion the state broadcaster already receives from taxpayers.
Opposition MPs had been pushing for CBC to get more money in the budget, claiming the Harper government was cutting funds to the government-owned broadcaster.
The bonuses for the CBC don’t end there, though. As they often say on late night infomercials — wait there’s more!
The government is also providing $100 million to the Canadian Media Fund which, combined with funds from cable and satellite television subscribers, helps to fund the production of television shows
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Ugh.