VICTORIA – Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education, and making life more affordable for everyone.
“From new roads, hospitals, housing, schools and child care centres to better, more affordable services in every community, we’re seeing fundamental changes that are making life better for British Columbians,” said Carole James, Minister of Finance. “Together we’ve made a lot of progress and we can’t turn back. Budget 2020 keeps our province moving forward by focusing on people.”
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