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Surplus government revenue provides the means, says the speech, read Tuesday by B.C. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon to open the last session of the B.C. legislature before the May 9 provincial election.

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Taking questions from reporters after the speech, Clark wouldn香蕉视频直播檛 specify what kind of tax relief is coming in the Feb. 21 budget, but she ruled out sending cheques out to individuals.

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In health care, the government promises to meet its commitment to add 500 new addiction treatment beds by the end of March. Health spending will continue to grow in the budget to be revealed Feb. 21, reaching $19 billion by 2018.

The government repeats its commitment to add more teachers in response to a 15-year court battle over class size, decided in favour of the B.C. Teachers香蕉视频直播� Federation late last year.

NDP leader John Horgan said with 80 days to go before an election, a vague promise to give people back some of their own money doesn香蕉视频直播檛 address the deficiencies of the BC Liberal government.

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