B C heading into damaging recession
Victoria report cites economic forecast by Helmut Pastrick and Finance Minister Gary Collins warning of a worsening BC recession. Growth likely under 1% this year with minimal improvement in 2002, lower provincial revenue, and potential deficits despite Liberals tax cuts. Tourism and resource sectors face sharp declines amid falling commodity prices.
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