Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.

A new program allowing industry experts to propose potential solutions to government business challenges, prior to starting the formal bidding process, has been launched.

Three B.C. tech companies have won opportunities to work directly with government to improve programs and services for British Columbians.

A new procurement strategy is being introduced to change the way government buys goods and services and make it easier for businesses to access opportunities.  

Budget 2018 carves a new path to shared prosperity for everyone in the province with a made-in-B.C. child-care plan, a comprehensive housing plan and record levels of capital investment in every corner of the province, Finance Minister Carole James announced today.

The British Columbia government is inviting families, business owners and educators to consider their shared role in making the internet safer and more secure for everyone, especially children.