Cullen attacks Tories over budget's gaps
The Daily News (Prince Rupert)
May 3, 2006
By: Leanne Ritchie
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There were some serious holes in yesterday's Conservative federal budget, said Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen....

Cullen said the Conservatives failed to adequately fund initiatives with First Nations, child care and the environment...

Cullen said he's not opposed to the $1,200 tax credit offered by the Conservatives for child care, but it doesn't provide more child care spaces and only works out $50 to $70 a month.

"In the North, $50 to $70 a month doesn't get you child care," he said...