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British Columbia to Cut 15,000 Jobs But Spending to Rise Anyway

February 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM
By Thomas Seal
British Columbia to Cut 15,000 Jobs But Spending to Rise Anyway
British Columbia, Canada’s third-most populous province, will chop 15,000 public sector jobs, increase taxes and delay investments, but its left-leaning government avoided making deep cuts to sprawling spending plans and expects debt to continue rising.

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British Columbia, Canada’s third-most populous province, will chop 15,000 public sector jobs, increase taxes and delay investments, but its left-leaning government avoided making deep cuts to sprawling spending plans and expects debt to continue rising. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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