British Columbia’s economy, health care and housing will be the focus of the Speech from the Throne: Eby

British Columbia’s economy will be front and center as politicians return to the Legislative Assembly for the spring sitting.

Prime Minister David Eby said economists are predicting a “global slowdown and potentially a recession” and his government is focused on keeping the economy strong by building trade relationships and supporting businesses.

The session begins today with a Speech from the Throne, which Eby says will outline the government’s top priorities for health care, housing, public safety and the economy.

However, Eby will not be there for the start of the session.

He will travel to Ottawa where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hosting a first ministers meeting to try to reach a deal with the provinces and territories to increase funding for health care.

British Columbia House Leader Ravi Kahlon said the government plans to introduce more than two dozen bills during the session, which is expected to end in May.

The government will table its budget at the end of the month.

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia