EDMONTON – The fiscal plan that will be outlined in this afternoon’s provincial government budget is based on two dangerous myths, says the president of Alberta’s largest labour organization.

“Today’s budget will be built around two dangerous ideas – namely the idea that flat taxes will promote fairness and the idea that private health care will save money and reduce waiting lists,” says Audrey Cormack. “The problem is that flat taxes are inherently unfair and private hospitals represent a serious threat to the future of Medicare. As a result, this budget is a blueprint for disaster.”

The provincial budget will be handed down today at 4 p.m. Cormack will be available to talk to reporters in the Legislature rotunda immediately following the provincial Treasurer’s budget speech.

For more information call:

Audrey Cormack, President: (780) 499-6530 (cell)