B.C. throne speech promises electoral reform referendum, sales tax cut, no tolls
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s opposition parties accused Premier Christy Clark of adopting their policies and campaign promises Thursday in a last-ditch bid to hold onto power as her minority government faces defeat in a legislature showdown next week.
The government’s throne speech included about a dozen planks from the New Democrat and Green party platforms in last month’s provincial election, which reduced the Liberals to a minority government after 16 years in office.
“I believe the B.C. Liberals have lost their way,” said NDP Leader John Horgan. “I believe they no longer represent and reflect the values of this diverse and dynamic province.”