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B.C. government paves way for historic run-up in debt

The province's debt-to-GDP ratio will climb to a projected 22.5 per cent in 2025.


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High spending triggers avalanche of debt in B.C.
The province's annual debt interest payments will increase by 45 per cent between 2022 and 2025.

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B.C. ramps up spending and increases size of government

Public-sector capital investment is pegged at $48.5 billion over the next three years.


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B.C. lags behind neighbours on key measure of economic well-being

Oregon's per-person GDP was 20 per cent higher than in B.C.


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British Columbia faces several daunting fiscal challenges

Payroll costs across the provincial government sector are poised to increase sharply.


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Large deficit looms for B.C. and the Horgan government

Debt as a share of the provincial economy could reach up to 19.8 per cent this year.


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Estimating the recessionary impact on B.C. finances: Part 2

The provincial budget projected that net debt would grow to $48.9 billion in 2020/21.


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Ontario’s debt grew by 107 per cent over 10 years.


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Rhetoric from the campaign trail stressed increased spending and higher taxes.