Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls isn't satisfied with the provincial budget laid out by the governing Liberals on Thursday.
The signature cap and trade program outlined in the budget is seen as a tax grab by the PC member.
"Tongue in cheek, I kind of say 'You know what? All it takes is one volcanic eruption and next thing you know we have a real problem in the atmosphere,'" says Nicholls. "I'm looking at that [cap and trade] thinking, 'Well, okay.'"
Nicholls has a pretty clear assessment of the budget.
"Life's going to be more expensive to live in Ontario," says Nicholls. "It's going to be more expensive for students, families, seniors and of course — businesses."
The provincial budget includes a $5.7-billion deficit and also includes a new Ontario Student Grant meant to help lower-income students have greater access to post-secondary education.
