Premier Christy Clarke addressed municipal officials from across the province on Wednesday at the annual Union of BC Municipality’s conference in Victoria.
She told the audience that British Columbia is first in Canada in terms of economic growth, has the lowest unemployment rate in all of Canada, and is on track to eliminate the provincial deficit.
“We are now in a position to make big investments in our citizens,” said Premier Clarke.
Clarke added that one of the results of a strong economy is a high cost of living, but that the province is committed to making life more affordable and pointed to a recent commitment of half a billion dollars to create affordable housing in every community in British Columbia.
“I am personally convinced there is the will both provincially and federally to improve the housing situation, and we will see some of that happen on Bowen as well,” said Bowen Island Councilor Michael Kaile in an interview following Premier Clarke’s speech. “However, that is the story that is yet to unfold.”
