So, how does an Ontario government accused of financial mismanagement by its much-more-popular rival prepare for a looming election? Why, bring in a budget that promises to move from surplus to six straight years of substantial deficits, of course. “Doug Ford and I have a fundamentally different view of the world and government’s role in it.” Wynne said. Surveys suggest they are in “a whole lot more trouble” than at the same point before the 2014 election, said Lyle. “The time for subtlety is over.”Deb Matthews, co-chair of the party’s election campaign, denied the budget was part of any kind of political strategy.

Source: National Post March 30, 2018 01:40 UTC