Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns says the recently-passed federal budget "missed the mark" when it comes to affordable housing and the toxic drug crisis.
Johns was happy to see progress on the federal dental-care insurance program and the doubling on the GST rebate, but said more help is needed for many Canadians struggling to make ends meet.
"There's still stuff we didn't see and we're disappointed...It's not an NDP budget, but we were able to use our power and leverage to get some really important and significant things for people"