"There is a lack of common sense on both sides of the argument."

Those words from Progressive Conservative Party Leader of Saskatchewan Rick Swenson on the federal government's recently-proposed tax changes.

Swenson said both the Liberal government and Conservative opposition want to paint everything with broad brushes.

Swenson does believe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was thinking in the right direction when he and Finance Minister Bill Morneau introduced plans to attack three loopholes in the current tax legislation.

"Well I believe the intent is admirable," he said. "The prime minister says he wants to make sure that the middle class - the people who do the work, the people who provide much of the employment in this country - are treated fairly and equally, but I do not think they thought this through. They are going to destroy or at least make it onerous for some people that are creating employment. I think it would be good for the government to take a sober second look."

Morneau did say last week that the government is open to changes.

Swenson said that the goverment is at fault for the backlash they have received, as they were not clear about the changes.

"I fault the government for not being honest with Canadians. They should have said 'no, we are not painting everyone with the same brush, there are certain sectors that will be treated differently than others.' The government needs to be straightforward and deal with it and currently, it's kind of like they're saying 'we'll just include everyone in this category.'"

Swenson added that the government isn't thinking of planning for the future, but instead, is planning for the four-year election cycle.

"I think the issue is that people don't like the short-term initiatives by the government who are only thinking of four-year election cycles... They want politicians to put in place some things that are going to show opportunity and growth and down the road."

The consultation period for the proposals ends October 2.