Ontario Liberals are facing sharp criticism from the Financial Accountability Office. In contrast to the party’s claims to have balanced the budget in 2017, the FAO says that Ontario is on course to a $4 billion deficit in 2017-18.Though new legislation was announced with the aim of sustaining the province’s finances, Chief Economist David West is sceptical. West says that the government is borrowing money, an astounding $23 billion this year alone, which will “rise to $45 billion in the coming years.” Ontario is the world’s largest subnational borrower to date.Kathleen Wynne has made promises in preparation for the provincial election in June. While helpful for youth, the new Pharmacare plan will leave many aged 25 and older without adequate prescription coverage. The new makeshift hydro plan will add $3.2 billion to the deficit by 2021-22. One can presume that these temporary changes will eventually result in more hikes than savings.The province requires feasible systematic long-term investments in order to thrive. Ontarians are continuing to suffer with the rising cost of living. The current Liberal budget is just another series of short-sighted plans - a facade that will result in devastating debt in the near future. The FAO predicts that the deficit will grow to be $9.8 billion in 2021-22. Ontario needs a stronger foundation and leaders who won’t sell us out at Queen’s Park.