That raises the question of whether spending on infrastructure projects will be scaled back as well.
Saint John M-P Rodney Weston tells CHSJ News that won't happen. He warns any government that neglects infrastructure will find it will pay for it down the road.
Safe drinking water is the city's top priority and will require big funding help from both the provincial and federal governments.
After examining the 80-billion-dollar discretionary spending envelope, officials found 7.5 per cent in savings or seven billion dollars.
