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Opinion: Why taxpayers deserve a public inquiry into Elections BC

Opinion: Why taxpayers deserve a public inquiry into Elections BC

Legislative committees won't solve mounting concerns about missteps on election night
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Rob Shaw: B.C.'s Ministry of Air pulls a vanishing act on addiction crisis

Rob Shaw: B.C.'s Ministry of Air pulls a vanishing act on addiction crisis

Premier David Eby quietly dismantles a ministry that never delivered on its original mission
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Editorial: Questions about the impact of Trump's victory on Canada

Editorial: Questions about the impact of Trump's victory on Canada

The Republicans hold only a three-seat majority in the Senate, and perhaps a four- or five-seat majority in the House ofRepresentatives.
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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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