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  "path": "/opinion/op-ed/opinion-measures-to-expand-b-c-economy-are-all-detailed-in-the-budget",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-04T22:00:20.000Z",
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  "textContent": "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",
  "title": "Opinion: Measures to expand B.C. economy are all detailed in the budget",
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