Budget Consultation Paper Released

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Prince George, B.C. -  Watch for it,  the  2008 Budget Consultation Paper should be arriving at your home in the next couple of weeks with the final  distibution  expected  no later than the second week of october.

The  consultation paper  asks what  choices you would make for the next provincial budget.

"The advice of ordinary British Columbians and the recommendations of the Select Standing Committee will guide us as we build a budget that meets the needs of B.C. families and communities" says Finance Minister Colin Hansen.

The Budget Consultation Paper is being mailed to all B.C. households, with a questionnaire that invites you to express your ideas on choices that need to be made in developing the provincial budget. The questions in the budget paper are intended as a guide but
comments on any budget topic or issue are welcomed.

The Select Standing Committee  will be in Prince George tomorrow for one of 17 public meetings.   You can  see the budget consultation paper now by  visiting www.leg.bc.ca/budgetconsultations.

Input can also be given by e-mail, phone, letter, fax or on the web:
o Phone: 1-877-428-8337 (toll-free)
o Fax: 250 356-8172
o Email: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca
o Website: www.leg.bc.ca/budgetconsultations
o Mail:
Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Room 224, Parliament Buildings
Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4

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