Tuesday, November 04, 2003

EVES DOESN'T GET IT

Former Premier Ernie Eves was trying to claim yesterday that Ontario does not infact face a budget deficit of $5.6 billion. Said Eves:

"I don't believe the number is $5.6-billion"

Eves went on say his party's position back in 1995 was a lot tougher:

"This is not any different, it's a lot easier, quite frankly, than in 1995, when we had to find $2- billion in expenditures in the first three-and-a-half weeks"

Now, Eves was vactioning in Florida last week when Erik Peters released his report on the current state of Ontario's finances. So, perhaps he is unaware that these numbers are the result of an independent audit.

Thankfully, its not just me who finds Eves claims dubious and his performance less than stellar. There is a movement within his own party to turf him from the leadership as soon as possible. The sooner the better for the Conservatives.

Posted by Matthew @ 1:56 p.m.