Liberal budget cuts loom across BC ministries
Victoria reports that the Liberals plan major spending reductions to meet a balanced budget by next February. About 2,500 positions will be shed, with three ministries facing cuts above 20 percent and others over 10 percent. Critics warn of service impacts as safeguards and contingency funds tighten. Energy revenues may cushion some cuts, but health spending and welfare cuts raise concerns about affected families and communities.