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VICTORIA - British Columbia families and small business operators are expected to benefit from an election-year budget that boosts spending while forecasting a ballooning deficit of more than $7.9 billion
VICTORIA - Families and small business operators in British Columbia are expected to benefit in an election-year budget that boosts spending, but forecasts a growing deficit of more than $7.9
In B.C., the federal government has already promised funds to upgrade Highway 1, the Massey Tunnel project and repair work and infrastructure needed in the Sumas Prairie.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s external advisors seeking efficiencies and new funding for the city’s budget is advising the city narrow its scope of work, consider divesting itself of “non-core” assets and get philanthropic, business, and non-profit help for municipal priorities.