Throne Speech Lays Out Vision Of A Stronger B.C.

Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin opened the final session of the 42nd Parliament by delivering the speech from the throne, laying out the B.C. government’s vision in an election year.

As expected, there’s a big focus on housing.

The speech outlined actions the government will take over the next few months to deliver more middle-class homes faster, help working families and small businesses with costs, strengthen public health care and services, and build a cleaner economy. It also committed to expanding actions to protect children from harm at schools, in their communities and online.

“While our government is proud of the progress we’ve made for people through tough times, we’re nowhere near satisfied,” said Premier Eby.

“Our economy is strong, with low unemployment and the highest wages in the country. But too many are still struggling to get ahead – even those in the middle class who earn a decent paycheque. That’s why we’ll continue bringing people together to solve big challenges and help everyone build a good life here.”

This session, the government says it expects to pass at least 20 pieces of legislation and introduce a new budget that focuses on helping working and middle-class families with steady investments in the services they rely on, not cuts.

The BC United party called the speech lackluster.

In a release, the party says the throne speech rehashed countless old NDP policies.

Leader Kevin Falcon says the speech spent more time attacking the Opposition than it did proposing solutions to the problems facing the province.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.