[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The provincial gross domestic product for 2019 grew by 2.8 per cent, above the national average of 1.7 per cent.The government has put aside $1.5 billion for economic stimulus, along with the money set aside for municipalities and transit.
The province is expected to outline where the money will be allocated as early as next week.“The final quarter of the fiscal year brought many challenges,” James said.“B.C.
isn’t alone in facing these challenges, but we are in a strong position to weather them.”B.C. continues to be the only province in Canada to hold a “AAA” credit rating.