BC Budget Day

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 04:04 AM

Prince George, B.C. - The 2011 B.C. Budget will be released later today...

Finance Minister Colin Hansen will rise in the House to deliver the budget speech at 2:45pm this afternoon.

During the Speech from the Throne opening the new session of the Legislature yesterday, Lieutenant-Governor, Steven Point, said health and education would once again be government priorities, as part of an ongoing three-year plan.

Point also said the Government would seek approval from the House for an interim supply bill that would allow for the ongoing operation of government business, while a new leader is chosen. The Liberal Party will choose the Premier-designate on February 26th, that person will be sworn in as Premier shortly thereafter.

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