Throne speech looks ahead on post-pandemic vision for BC

Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, delivered the speech from the throne which highlighted that B.C. has one of the highest vaccination rates in North America and the strongest economic recovery in Canada – with more people working today than when the pandemic began according to the province.

“It doesn’t just happen by accident,” said Horgan when talking about the province’s economy.

Horgan said having the right people in the right positions continues to put BC ahead of others across the country.

In the year ahead, the government said they will continue to improve health care, fight climate change and help communities adapt to extreme weather while addressing affordability challenges.

Interim Leader of the Opposition Shirley Bond responded to the address by asking what was new.

“The vast majority of the speech today looked back, repeated promises that haven’t been delivered, virtually nothing new,” said Bond.

Horgan responded by mentioning the budget will deliver the full road map, in just a few weeks along with more information about BC’s economic recovery in a plan to be announced soon according to the Premier.

by Caden Fanshaw

Throne speech looks ahead on post-pandemic vision for BC

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