Shields responds to 2022 NDP – Liberal Budget

By From the office of Martin Shields

Martin Shields, Member of Parliament for Bow River, released the following statement on the announcement of the 2022 federal budget.

“For the first time ever, the NDP-Liberal Government has tabled a budget in the House of Commons,” said Shields. “Today’s budget announcement furthers speculation that the NDP-Liberal partnership is about spending without a vision. The mechanism to measure results is missing. We are in a time where Canadians are finding it harder to pay for rising prices be it at the pumps or at grocery stores.

“Housing prices have doubled since this government has been in office and this budget does nothing to slow down this inflated housing market. This government’s claim that their investment has led to an increase in housing supply has simply not happened. There is no reason for anyone to believe them this time around, because merely promising billions in spending doesn’t build homes.

“To incentivize investment and innovation we must de-regulate and allow Canadian industry to flourish. The energy and agriculture industries are a key part of our economy and should be encouraged to thrive.”