Yesterday, we debuted our B.C. Debt Clock to the regional media in Stanley Park. It was a great event and put the debt squarely on the provincial radar.
In fact, Premier Christy Clark was asked about it during a press availability in Victoria. From the Globe and Mail:
Despite the repeated commitment in the Throne Speech to eliminate B.C.’s debt over time through the pursuit of a new liquefied natural gas industry, Ms. Clark faced criticism for her government’s record on debt creation.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation announced Wednesday it is rolling out a new B.C. debt clock. In the 10 minutes that Ms. Clark spent talking to reporters at the construction site, the province slid another $120,000 into debt, according to the spending watchdog.
“You don’t turn a supertanker around in a day,” Ms. Clark responded. “It’s going to take us a little while to get all that spending that went up in 2008, 2009, back under control.”
The debt clock and I also made an appearance on BC1’s Top Story last night. Click here (story starts at 7:10).
Other coverage included a huge picture in The Province, along with hits on Global’s News Hour, CTV News at 6, CBC, OMNI, Fairchild TV and News 1130.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
July 2 – West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, Keremeos
July 3 – Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Vernon, Lake Country
July 4 – Kelowna
July 8 – Merritt, Kamloops, Barriere
July 9 - 100 Mile House, Lac La Hache, Williams Lake, Quesnel
July 10 – Prince George
Is Canada Off Track?
Canada has problems. You see them at gas station. You see them at the grocery store. You see them on your taxes.
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