Opinion: Measures to expand B.C. economy are all detailed in the budget

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey introduced the province's 2026/27 budget on Feb. 17 into a bewildering maelstrom of circumstances — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, accompanied by bullying and threats; an ominous international geopolitical situation; efforts to rebuild Canada and B.C.’s sovereignty and prosperity; and population growth of over 100,000 new people a year, stoking urgent demands to improve health care, education, affordable housing, plus deal with public safety, mental health and addiction issues. Read More