The budget was the first under new premier Kathy Dunderdale and was delivered five months before the provincial election. The $7.3 billion dollar budget increased spending, but despite a budget surplus it would add to the province's net debt causing widespread anger and mistrust amongst the voting class .
The budget was the first under new premier Kathy Dunderdale and was presented five months prior to the provincial election. The $7.3 billion dollar budget increased expenditures, but despite a budget surplus it would contribute to the province's net debt, causing widespread anger and mistrust amongst the voting population.