A “different” kind of budget to be presented by NDP today

Feb 20, 2018 | 5:10 AM

VICTORIA — It’s budget day in B.C. and New Democrat Finance Minister Carole James says her financial plan will look much different than those put forward by the previous Liberal government.

James bucked tradition yesterday, opting to read a children’s book to three- and four-year-olds at a child-care centre instead of buying a new pair of shoes.

She says for 16 years the former Liberal government didn’t share the wealth, but that will change with this budget.

Last week, the government’s throne speech promised historic investments in both housing and child care, aimed at making life more affordable for B.C. residents.