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Opposition charges NDP has 'conveniently' withheld financial results, sparking fears that B.C. deficit has skyrocketed

^{Published on 2024-12-13 10:01:20 - MSN}
 

• Opposition MLAs say the NDP are 12 days late and counting in filing their quarterly financial outlook. The delay is fuelling speculation over the reason
• is it simple administrative delay or is it hiding a deficit ballooning higher than the $8.

The article from MSN discusses the political contention in British Columbia regarding the NDP government's financial transparency. The opposition parties, including the BC United and BC Conservatives, have criticized the NDP for not releasing the province's third-quarter financial results, which were due in February. This delay has led to speculation and accusations that the NDP might be hiding a significant increase in the provincial deficit. The opposition suggests that the government could be manipulating the timing of the financial report release to coincide with the upcoming budget presentation, thereby minimizing public and political scrutiny. The NDP, however, has not provided a clear reason for the delay, fueling further debate and concern over the province's financial health.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/opposition-charges-ndp-has-conveniently-withheld-financial-results-sparking-fears-that-b-c-deficit-has-skyrocketed/ar-AA1vLK0r ]

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