government is expected to announce another surplus and a new round of spending committments in its budget this afternoon. Finance Minister Carole James will deliver her speech around 1:30 p.m. PT, following the traditional lock-up with media and other invited stakeholders. On Monday, James toured the Royal B.C. The minister added that the budget would include funding details on the government's plans to reduce poverty and fight climate change. Carole James toured the Royal B.C.

Source: CBC News February 19, 2019 13:52 UTC