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Opinion: Economic growth is the only way out of B.C.’s financial mess

Opinion: Economic growth is the only way out of B.C.’s financial mess

Housing crisis, fiscal mismanagement and stalled private-sector growth demand decisive action from Premier David Eby
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Rob Shaw: Eby plays best hand with limited deck for new cabinet

Rob Shaw: Eby plays best hand with limited deck for new cabinet

Premier takes mostly pragmatic approach crafting latest ministerial team
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Les Leyne: Despite scant majority, plenty of enthusiasm on display at cabinet swearing-in

Les Leyne: Despite scant majority, plenty of enthusiasm on display at cabinet swearing-in

For reasons unknown, Eby still hasn’t managed to reach a formal agreement with the two-person Green caucus, even though it’s been a month since the election.
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Rob Shaw: New B.C. government focused on Eby’s same old playbook

Rob Shaw: New B.C. government focused on Eby’s same old playbook

Same priorities resurface despite BC NDP struggles to connect with voters
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Opinion: History tells us that axing the carbon tax is a truly bad idea

Opinion: History tells us that axing the carbon tax is a truly bad idea

B.C.’s carbon tax remains a model for affordability and climate action despite political attacks
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP cabinet will be left waiting as Eby courts Greens

Rob Shaw: BC NDP cabinet will be left waiting as Eby courts Greens

Premier aims to finalize Green priorities before issuing detailed ministerial directives in January
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Opinion: B.C.'s path to prosperity starts with tax cuts—not government jobs

Opinion: B.C.'s path to prosperity starts with tax cuts—not government jobs

Lower taxes and reduced spending are key to reviving private sector jobs, argues economist
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Editorial: Horgan set a high standard for B.C. premiers

Editorial: Horgan set a high standard for B.C. premiers

Former premier John Horgan’s kind is rare in political circles, and almost unheard of in the top jobs.
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Kirk LaPointe: John Horgan made his mark mixing fiscal competence with social prescription

Kirk LaPointe: John Horgan made his mark mixing fiscal competence with social prescription

Former B.C. premier understood both the heart of politics and the people he served
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Rob Shaw: Horgan's path from 'Angry John' to 'Happy Warrior' shaped rise as premier

Rob Shaw: Horgan's path from 'Angry John' to 'Happy Warrior' shaped rise as premier

Horgan's reluctant path to leadership him made him one of B.C.'s best premiers
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