The B.C. government is expected to announce another surplus and a new round of spending plans when it presents its budget today.
Finance Minister Carole James will deliver her speech around 1:30 p.m. PT, following the traditional lockup with media and other invited stakeholders.
Tune in to CBC Radio One at 1:30 p.m. PT for a provincewide B.C. Budget Special, bringing you in-depth coverage and analysis.
On Monday, James toured the Royal B.C. Museum and said a large part of the budget will focus on family.
The minister said the budget will also include funding details on the government’s plans to reduce poverty and fight climate change.
James toured the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria on Monday ahead of the budget announcement Tuesday. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
James’s speech is not expected to be as dramatic as her first budget announcement last year, when she revealed the elimination of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums in favour of a payroll tax, along with additional taxes on properties worth more than $3 million as well as those suspected of being purchased for speculation.
CBC Vancouver host Anita Bathe and provincial affairs reporter Tanya Fletcher will be answering your questions about the budget on Facebook Live at 3:30 p.m. PT.
In her November fiscal update, James said B.C. continued to lead the country in economic growth and the province had a projected surplus of $1.35 billion for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
During last week’s speech from the throne, the government also promised action on ticket scalpers and payday loans in this legislative session.
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