The Opposition PC’s are not letting up their demand immediate action to soften the blow of rising fuel prices.
Finance critic Tony Wakeham says the Liberal is lagging behind other provinces when it comes to dealing with increasing high cost of living.
He notes Prince Edward Island provides a payment to low-income families having problems making ends meet. Alberta is meanwhile slashing the gas tax to offset the cost of living.
But somehow, says Wakeham Premier Furey there’s nothing government can to right now to help Wakeham insists there are things the province can do, but they won’t bend.
A couple days ago, Furey urged residents to “stay tuned”, suggestions government is working on relief from the high cost of living, which will likely be announced on April 7 budget.