“This is not a budget that has splashy new announcements,” Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said Tuesday. “This is about protecting core services like health care and education.” Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published March 6, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/06/BC-Budget-Protects-Core-Services/

BC’s Budget ‘Protects Core Services,’ Says Finance Minister

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BC’s Budget ‘Protects Core Services,’ Says Finance Minister