CAMPBELL MUST CURB SPENDING ON ADS
CAMPBELL MUST CURB SPENDING ON ADS AND EXECUTIVE SALARIES AS GOVERNMENT REVENUES PLUMMET
VICTORIA – Given the dramatic drop in revenues revealed in today’s updated financial figures, the Campbell government should immediately put a stop to the millions of dollars being spent on self-promotional advertising and pay raises for top executives, New Democrat finance critic Bruce Ralston said today following the release of the government’s updated financial figures.
"If Gordon Campbell was really serious about showing leadership, he would put a stop to the millions of dollars being spent on self-promoting ads and pay raises for top executives," said Ralston, the MLA for Surrey-Whalley.
The government’s second quarterly report, released today, shows a drop in projected provincial revenues of over $800 million.
"We’ve seen government revenues plummet by over $800 million since September. But the finance minister said he’s not going to look at curbing spending until February. That’s just not good enough," said Ralston.
"British Columbians deserve a government that will show leadership by cutting unnecessary spending now, not next year."
Ralston noted that Campbell wasn’t even in B.C. today to answer questions about the updated financial figures, he had flown to Toronto receive an award from big businesses for privatization.
