B.C. throne speech: Poverty-reduction, daycare, ferry-fare freeze, scalper crackdown

By Katie DeRosa / Times Colonist
$10-a-day child care not on the table

Centred around the theme of making life more affordable, the NDP government’s throne speech promises to unveil a poverty-reduction strategy, enshrine universal daycare into law, continue a freeze on ferry fares and prevent British Columbians from being gouged by ticket scalpers, predatory payday lenders and high cellphone bills. “Government is making different choices to make life better, so that B.C.’s bright future and unlimited potential is shared with everyone, not just the few,” said the speech, delivered by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin Tuesday at the B.C. legislature.…

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February 13, 2019

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