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  "path": "/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-bc-finance-minister-fiscal-mess-mostly-david-eby-fault",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-05T00:30:31.000Z",
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  "textContent": "VICTORIA — Premier David Eby was asked this week about Finance Minister Brenda Bailey’s prediction that after she brings down the budget later this month she’ll be “the least popular person in the province.” Read More",
  "title": "Vaughn Palmer: B.C.'s finance minister shouldn't be so hard on herself. The fiscal mess is mostly David Eby's fault",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-05T00:41:38.000Z"
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