Article content Local reaction to the federal budget included excitement and hope that problems highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic will improve as a result of spending, but some things were missed, including adequate broadband investments, two people commented. Politically, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff called it an election budget that spends more than is needed and doesn’t set spending limits. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Some see hope in federal budget, others see spending pitfalls Back to video “I am a true fiscal conservative. I’ve very concerned for future generations,” Ruff said. When interest rates and inflation rise, the government of the day will be handcuffed, he said.