"provinces had their chance to work with the feds"

The PM (who a year ago was lauded for his claim that he'd "work with the provinces") sent an underling to deliver the message of a budget cut with the PR spin of a nominal increase.  And the Feds had their "if the Provinces disagree, why do they hate the elderly?" talking point before Morneau even walked through the door.  Oh, and there would be no negotiations... either take it (a 2.5% annual reduction) or get nothing (ie: take a full 6% annual reduction) 

Pretty clear that it is Trudeau who isn't working with anyone else.  But I guess it's baby steps to easing the budget.