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B.C.香蕉视频直播檚 Lt. Governor Janet Austin told the Legislature that the government香蕉视频直播檚 budget surplus of $5.7 billion won香蕉视频直播檛 be there next year as economists are predicting a global slow-down in the face of inflation and other forces.

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The government also promises to build a greener economy by introducing a skills-training program called Future Ready, improve transportation and invest in hydrogen.

Austin said the government will not turn its strategy to build more affordable housing into laws until the fall, after having worked with local governments, homebuilders and communities.

New potential promises include new pay transparency legislation, new childcare support measures for parents with school-aged children and tougher penalties for rich tax evaders and corrupt officials from around the world who use B.C. as a safe haven for their money.

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