Budget cuts to affect government programs

Canada's parliamentary budget officer, Kevin Page, says the vast majority of cuts outlined in last March's budget will directly affect government programs.

According to CBC News, Page said that only 15 percent of cuts will affect internal services, while the remaining 85 percent affect programs and services that many Canadians depend on.

Details surrounding cuts to services such as Health Canada and Aboriginal Affairs are not yet known, despite the budget being passed seven months ago.

The lack of information is leaving some questioning how ministers were able to approve some of the cuts, without knowing how certain programs would be affected.

STORY WRITTEN BY: JAMIE-LEE GORDON