B.C. Premier John Horgan delivers mandate duties to cabinet ministers
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s new premier handed his cabinet ministers their to-do lists on Monday, and the tasks include a mix of both campaign promises and new plans.
John Horgan, who appointed his 22-member cabinet last week, said his government’s priorities involve relieving families of rising costs and fees, offering better services for people, and providing good jobs and economic opportunities throughout B.C.
“I expect my ministers to work hard every day to deliver on our commitments and make life better for people,” Horgan said in a statement. “It will take time to fix the problems, but we’re committed to getting it done, one step at a time.”
Finance Minister Carole James has been told to implement some of the New Democrats’ major election promises, including eliminating tolls on two Metro Vancouver bridges and getting rid of medical services premiums within four years, starting with a 50 per cent cut next January.