Winners and losers in Monday’s B.C. budget
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s fledgling New Democrat government released its interim budget after taking power in July.
Here is a look at some of the winners and losers:
Winners:
Students and teachers: The government announced $681 million over three years for the education system, including hiring 3,500 teachers and ensuring smaller classrooms. The NDP government is also providing capital funding of $50 million to address space requirements.