Budget sparks regional tension and future Tory push
Revenue Minister Rick Thorpe rebukes federal policy as BC faces limited gains in the budget. Ottawa hikes program spending 5.6 percent with more transfers for health and education. BC seeks stronger action on the pine beetle outbreak and Kelowna Accord issues, while Bloc Quebecois supports the package to avoid elections and protect Quebec’s gains.
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TILMA supports cross province trade and labour mobility
A letter praising the B C Alberta Trade Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement to begin April. It argues TILMA will cut interprovincial red tape, reduce licensing and procurement barriers, and ease labour mobility by recognizing accreditation standards. The writer commends leadership by BC and Alberta and urges adoption.
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