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#BCBudget26 had no relief for families struggling with affordability senior economist Iglika Ivanova told Vista Radio.

$10/Day child care was paused; no investment in public transit; the carbon tax rebate wasn’t replaced, especially affecting low-income families.

Senior economist Iglika Ivanova said #BCBudget2026 failed on affordability issues—especially in not replacing the carbon tax rebate for low-income families—and discussed other missed solutions on CBC radio's On the Coast. #bcpoli
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In less than an hour, noon PT, budget analysis in a webinar with senior economist Iglika Ivanova, policy analyst Véronique Sioufi and Stand.earth climate campaigner Sven Biggs

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Today at noon I’m moderating this panel as they break down the #BCBudget and what it means for the people of BC. We’ll also be answering your questions live. There’s still time to register.

Can’t join live? Register at the link below & @bcpolicy.bsky.social will send you a recording.

BC Budget 2026: A slow retreat from public services that leaves people to fend for themselves With Budget 2026, the BC government has prioritized deficit and debt reduction at the expense of public investment that could have made life more affordable for BC families and built a more equitable future for the next generation.

Noon today PT, join senior economist Iglika Ivanova, policy analyst Véronique Sioufi and Stand.earth climate campaigner Sven Biggs for their analysis of #BCBudget26.

Read their take and join us!

BC Budget 2026: A slow retreat from public services that leaves people to fend for themselves With Budget 2026, the BC government has prioritized deficit and debt reduction at the expense of public investment that could have made life more affordable for BC families and built a more equitable future for the next generation.

The BC Budget is a slow retreat from public services that leaves people to fend for themselves.

Analysis from senior economist Iglika Ivanova & policy analyst Véronique Sioufi, who will be joined at a webinar with Sven Biggs, tomorrow noon PT.

Our senior economist Iglika Ivanova was in the #BCBudget2026 lock up yesterday. Hear her analysis on CBC On The Coast at 4:50 pm.
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Was there anything in #BCbudget2026 to help support people on disability or income assistance? BC Policy Solutions' Policy analyst Véronique Sioufi explains.
Join us tomorrow at noon for our annual budget briefing at bcpolicy.ca/budget2026
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BC Budget Brings a Record Deficit and No Big Changes | The Tyee ‘This is not an austerity budget,’ says Finance Minister Brenda Bailey.

“I’m disappointed they didn’t raise income and disability payments,” said senior economist Iglika Ivanova, noting that the government could have implemented measures to raise more revenue.

BC Budget 2026: A slow retreat from public services that leaves people to fend for themselves With Budget 2026, the BC government has prioritized deficit and debt reduction at the expense of public investment that could have made life more affordable for BC families and built a more equitable future for the next generation.

Wonder what #BCBudget26 means for BC—especially those struggling with affordability, join us at a post-budget webinar tomorrow, noon PT.

Senior economist Iglika Ivanova, policy analyst Véronique Sioufi, climate campaigner Sven Biggs

ANALYSIS | Once again, B.C. NDP frames budget as a ‘balance,’ but this time with more red ink | CBC News Some B.C. budgets have big spending announcements, tax cuts, or bold new directions that inspire excited press releases from different partisans or stakeholders. The 2026 budget wasn't one of them.

“We have an affordability crisis, we have a housing crisis … and we have this government who says, ‘Hold on, we're gonna, just kind of tread water.’” says @iglikaivanova.bsky.social from @bcpolicy.bsky.social
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BC Budget 2026: A slow retreat from public services that leaves people to fend for themselves With Budget 2026, the BC government has prioritized deficit and debt reduction at the expense of public investment that could have made life more affordable for BC families and built a more equitable future for the next generation.

Tomorrow noon PT attend our post-budget webinar with senior economist Iglika Ivanova, policy analyst Véronique Sioufi who were in the budget lock up and Stand.earth climate campaigner Sven Biggs

Read their analysis and join us!

BC Budget Brings a Record Deficit and No Big Changes | The Tyee ‘This is not an austerity budget,’ says Finance Minister Brenda Bailey.

“I am happy to see no major cuts,” said Iglika Ivanova, senior economist, BC Policy Solutions, noting the budget failed on affordability.

"It’s encouraging the government is taking steps to raise revenue but it could have extended increases across tax brackets."

BC Budget 2026: A slow retreat from public services that leaves people to fend for themselves With Budget 2026, the BC government has prioritized deficit and debt reduction at the expense of public investment that could have made life more affordable for BC families and built a more equitable future for the next generation.

A budget that doesn't meet rising poverty rates; modest tax reform that should have gone further.

Read and hear more from senior economist Iglika Ivanova, policy analyst Véronique Sioufi Their analysis here and join our webinar Wed Feb 19, 12:00 pm PT.

Senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social take straight from #BCBudget2026 lock up:

No support for people struggling with affordability pressures, for low-income families and for people who are unhoused.

Hear more Weds Feb 19, 12:00 pm PT at our post-budget webinar.
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Get the latest BC Budget analysis from senior economist Iglika Ivanova, policy analyst Véronique Sioufi & climate campaigner Sven Biggs

Do deficits mean BC cannot tackle the affordability crises facing us? Webinar Feb 19, 12:00 pm PT.

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B.C. government promises tough budget to tackle ‘unsustainable’ deficits B.C. deficit has climbed to record heights as Premier David Eby addresses ever-growing demands in health care and education

BC has large deficits. BC also has an unrelenting affordability crisis, growing food insecurity & homelessness, ER closures, schools that can't support kids' mental health & inadequate services in rural areas. Which of these will #BCBudget2026 tackle? #bcpoli

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Fresh from the #BCBudget26 lock up our senior economist Iglika Ivanova, policy analyst Véronique Sioufi and Stand.earth climate campaigner Sven Biggs bring their budget analysis to a webinar Feb 19, 12:00 pm PT.

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The @bcpolicy.bsky.social team is in Victoria today for the #bcbudget Follow for updates as we get them and don't forget to register for our budget briefing on Thursday at noon where we will break out all down (and answer your questions)

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Speaking before entering the #BCBudget26 lock up senior economist Iglika Ivanova said:

“The choice is austerity or investment in public services. Public services are not a luxury that you can cut when the economy is slow. They're fundamental to affordability.”
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Heading to Victoria for the #bcbudget lockup with my colleague Véronique Sioufi @verosioufi.bsky.social.

We'll be looking at who's protected and who's being asked to sacrifice in tomorrow's budget.

Follow @bcpolicy.bsky.social to see our analysis fresh from the budget lockup tomorrow.

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Our BC Budget team, senior economist Iglika Ivanova and policy analyst Véronique Sioufi, are joined by Stand.earth climate campaigner Sven Biggs to analyze #BCBudget26—what it means for you and your community.

Webinar, Feb 19 12:00 pm PT. Join Us!

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Senior economist Iglika Ivanova and policy analyst Véronique Sioufi will be in the #BCBudget lock up.

Two days after the Budget, they will be joined by climate campaigner Sven Biggs at a webinar to analyze the budget, Feb 19, 12:00 pm PT. Join Us!

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Two days after the Budget hear from economist Iglika Ivanova, policy analyst Véronique Sioufi & climate campaigner @svenbiggs.bsky.socialon on how #BCBudget26 will affect you and your community. Webinar Feb 19, 12:00 pm PT.

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The report also offers a menu of policy solutions to help counter the wealth concentration trend and steer the course towards a more equitable society. (4/4)

Read the report or bookmark for later at: bcpolicy.ca/tax-the-rich

And share far and wide! 🔃 thx, all.

@1alexhemingway.bsky.social and @silasxuereb.bsky.social calculated wealth concentration estimates over the past 25 years.

They also mapped *why* the shift to higher concentrations of wealth is happening in Canada. (3/4)

#canpoli

In fact, we (in collab with @c4tf.bsky.social ) ran the numbers. (2/4)

There *is* wealth in BC and Canada. Arguments that claim otherwise distract from the fact that we have a MASSIVE concentration of wealth in this country (1/4) 🧵

#taxtherich #bcpoli #canpoli #wealthtax

#bcpoli The economy is a social system formed by choices of what matters and what doesn't. Are you part of the conversation to choose, or is someone else making choices that are far from your interests?

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Our BC Budget team expects austerity, targetting public services and more economic uncertainty.

Hear from senior economist Iglika Ivanova, policy analyst Véronique Sioufi & climate campaigner Sven Biggs for our Budget webinar Feb 19, 12:00 pm PT.