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VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan and the New Democrat government have been working hard for people. After 16 years of a B.C. Liberal government that only cared about their wealthy friends and supporters, it’s going to take time to fix the problems they created. But the New Democrat government is taking strong first steps to make life better for British Columbians.
In just 10 weeks, Premier John Horgan and the B.C. New Democrat government have already delivered on many key campaign commitments:
Making life more affordable
Increasing income assistance and disability payments by $100
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PREM0065-001330
Increasing earnings exemptions for people on income and disability assistance by $200 a month
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017SDPR0057-001597
Eliminating tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PREM0075-001508
Eliminating tuition fees on Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning programs
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PREM0071-001404
Making post-secondary education free for former children in care
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PREM0076-001509
Reducing MSP Premiums
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FIN0024-001557
Limiting ICBC rate increases for drivers
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017AG0018-001534
Sending the Site C project for an independent review
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017EMPR0018-001380
Establishing a minister of state as a first step toward affordable and accessible child care
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PREM0061-001322
Increasing funding for the construction of affordable and supportive housing
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FIN0024-001557
Purchasing the Waneta Dam through BC Hydro
Good jobs, across the province
Increasing access to trades training
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017AEST0051-001465
Increasing the minimum wage
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017LBR0003-001586
Restoring the credit union tax benefit and lifting the cap on lending
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FIN0025-001605
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FIN0024-001557
Reducing the small business corporate income tax rate from 2.5% to 2%
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FIN0024-001557
Investing in key services
Increasing funding for K-12 education
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FIN0024-001557
Increasing funding for BC Healthy Kids Program
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017SDPR0054-001502
Restoring the UBC Therapeutics Initiative
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FIN0024-001557
Establishing a stand-alone Ministry to tackle the overdose crisis
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FIN0024-001557
Restoring balance at and investing in the Residential Tenancy Branch
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FIN0024-001557
A better B.C.
Making reconciliation a priority
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017AG0020-001548
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PREM0080-001537
Restoring the Human Rights Commission
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PREM0069-001392
Reviewing the Hullcar Aquifer to ensure drinking water is safe
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017ENV0043-001376
Standing up for B.C.’s interests in the face of Kinder Morgan
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017ENV0050-001494
Tackling gangs and gun violence
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PSSG0047-001469
Increasing the Carbon Tax and ensuring revenues support families and fund green initiatives
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FIN0024-001557
Ending Big Money in B.C. Politics
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PREM0084-001592
Supporting people affected by the wildfires
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017FLNR0291-001587
Increasing safety on our bridges and highways
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017TRAN0222-001470
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017TRAN0224-001477
Reviewing the George Massey Tunnel corridor
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017TRAN0230-001540