Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty says a report from Canada Parliamentary budget officer suggesting the federal stimulus program didn't create the jobs expected is disappointing. Rafferty says its shows the need for a national job strategy. Just 21-percent of municipalities receiving infrastructure funding reported increases in local employment.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Rafferty disses feds over stimulus jobs
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty says a report from Canada Parliamentary budget officer suggesting the federal stimulus program didn't create the jobs expected is disappointing. Rafferty says its shows the need for a national job strategy. Just 21-percent of municipalities receiving infrastructure funding reported increases in local employment.
