Category : Provincial Politics


BC NDP Abolishes Civil Service Watchdog Office

The BC NDP government has quietly eliminated the merit commissioner's office, an independent watchdog that vetted public service appointments for political favoritism. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey cited efficiency and cost savings as reasons for the mov

P.E.I. MLAs Are Lowest-Paid in Canada, Report Finds

A new report reveals that Prince Edward Island's Members of the Legislative Assembly earn the lowest salaries among all provincial legislators in Canada, raising questions about compensation and public service.

B.C. Budget Reveals $13.3B Deficit and Tax Increases

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey presents B.C.'s 2026 budget with $4.2 billion in tax increases, 15,000 public sector job cuts, and a projected $13.3 billion deficit, sparking criticism from economists and advocates.

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