bc debt

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B.C. government’s record-breaking deficit even worse than it appears

Once you factor in capital spending, the province's debt increases by $18.9 billion this year.


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British Columbia adding government debt faster than any other province

By 2029/30, B.C. is on track to have more government debt per person than Quebec and Ontario.


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Numbers don’t lie—the B.C. government’s debt has exploded

The government's debt interest costs are projected to reach nearly $1,000 per person by 2026/27.


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B.C. taxpayers desperately need new fiscal approach from their government

The government’s projected debt will more than double over four years, from $60.7 billion to $128.8 billion.


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British Columbia’s finances go from bad to worse during Eby’s first full year

The government increased spending $3.5 billion beyond its original budget plan.


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B.C.’s credit downgrades reflect government’s spending and debt binge

The government plans to overspend by $11.2 billion relative to its 2023 budget plan.


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B.C. government sparks debt explosion with far-reaching consequences

From 2019-20 to 2024-25, the government increased program spending by more than 50 per cent.