On a day when the U.S. levied punishing tariffs on Canada, B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey presented a budget that maintains spending on key services while running a large deficit. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published March 4, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/04/Record-Deficit-Spending-Maintained-BC-Tariff-Budget/

Record Deficit, Spending Maintained in BC’s Tariff Budget

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