The Liberal cabinet began three days of meetings in Vancouver today to hash out the government’s fall playbook, with the rising cost of living and the state of the economy topping the agenda as Parliament prepares for the return of MPs. “Our focus this week, as we kick off what will be a busy and important […]
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Provincial surplus projected at $100 million more than expected
The Higgs government is awash in cash, with a surging economy and a growing provincial population fuelling a projected $135.5 million budget surplus in the current fiscal year. That’s $100 million more than Finance Minister Ernie Steeves projected in his budget in March, thanks to revenues from personal income taxes […]