Election talk at Queen's Park

Written by Mike Aiken on Friday, 15 June 2012

Kathleen Wynne

Ontario cabinet minister Kathleen Wynne says the change in tactics by the NDP could create problems with province's economy.

"You know, this is a conversation happening at the highest level of leadership. I've heard the leader of the NDP, and I've heard our premier talk about the possibility of some negotiations. My hope is that will happen and we won't have to go to an election," she said Friday.

"The bond rating agencies are watching, to see if we can get this budget passed. So, it's very important for the future of the province," she added.

She adds the uncertainty could lead credit agencies to charge the government higher interest rates on their bonds, and the amendments proposed by the opposition could add billions of dollars to their debt.

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says they're continuing to fight against the privatization of public services, as well as cuts to public service wages and pensions.

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