Anyone who believes this government is willing to become fiscally responsible should consider trying out to replace Charlie Brown as the Peanuts place kicker.
Irresponsible Provincial Budget Shouldn't be a Surprise
This column originally ran in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 4, 2015
To be fair to Charlie Brown, Lucy always tells a creative new story to convince him to kick the football. Lucy’s audacity pales in comparison to Greg Selinger’s government. The NDP’s 2015-16 budget dispenses with even the flimsiest attempt to feign financial credibility.