NDP Budget

• NDP expecting no ‘surprises’ in federal budget, want Liberals to honour spending promises

  The New Democrats are confident there will be ``no surprises'' in the federal budget and that the Liberals will honour spending pledges made in their confidence and supply pact.

  Politics

  Apr 7, 2022
  
• B.C. budget 2020 includes tax increases on top income earners, pop drinkers

  The B.C. government is increasing taxes on the rich and pop drinkers to help fund the continuation of its affordability agenda.

  Economy

  Feb 18, 2020
  
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• ‘Insulting’: Alliance of B.C. Students spokesperson on Wilkinson’s student loans comments

  Alliance of B.C. Students chairperson Noah Berson called the notion that students don't have the foresight to take care of their finances "insulting."

  Education

  Mar 6, 2019
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• Alberta slashes deficit projection by $1.4B in fiscal update

  Alberta's deficit to be smaller than expected, but concerns linger over the economic impact of not getting full price for Alberta bitumen.

  Economy

  Feb 28, 2018
• It’s not $10-a-day, but NDP says $1B childcare plan will help thousands of families

  It’s not $10-a-day, but the NDP have unveiled a sweeping, billion-dollar new childcare program.

  Feb 20, 2018
• B.C. budget 2018: Government plans to add speculation tax, eliminate MSP

  The B.C. government is introducing a new speculation tax on residential properties in an attempt to deal with the ongoing housing affordability crisis in the province.

  Politics

  Feb 20, 2018
• Real estate expert says NDP have limited tools to reduce housing prices

  "To have an actual impact on prices, they would have to put in some form of price control which I doubt they would be willing to do."

  Dec 15, 2017