Lingenfelter Blasts Government Over Spring Sitting

Lingenfelter Blasts Government Over Spring Sitting

Friday, May 21, 2010 at 14:38

The NDP is giving the provincial government a failing grade over the spring sitting of the legislature.

Leader Dwain lingenfelter says the Brad Wall government should have consulted First Nations over a new Wildlife Habitat Bill that could result in the sell-off of 3.5 million acres of crown land.

On top of that Lingenfelter says the New West Partnership between Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. could make it tougher for Crown Corporations to offer services at fair prices.

He also feels it could lower environmental standards as well.

Meantime Athabasca MLA Buckley Belanger says he wishes the government would do a better job of improving northern roads.

He claims some projects have been cancelled or re-announced.

Both members say the government is running the province into deficit with poor financial decisions as well.