The B.C. government is projecting a $9.7 billion deficit in this year’s $69 billion budget — and additional deficits in the next two years — as it recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“The pandemic will end, but our work to provide a better future will not,” said Finance Minister Selina Robinson, who said the investments were necessary to ensure British Columbians had the supports and services they needed in an uncertain time. 

“Budget 2021 gives us the tools we need to