Glenn Thibeault

By Stew Kernan

The provincial budget includes a pledge to eliminate the $10.9-billion deficit in two years by finding efficiencies and ending some tax breaks for businesses.

The Liberals also plan to sell off 60% of Hydro One to raise money for public transit and infrastructure projects.

Sudbury M-P-P Glenn Thibeault says the budget contains plenty of good news for the city including funding for the Maley Drive Extension and funding to complete the four laning of Highway 69.

The budget also includes a promised discount for drivers who use winter tires, but Finance Minister Charles Sousa can’t say just how much of a discount they’ll get and says the province will not mandate the use of winter tires.