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British Columbia Politics in Review
2003 started with a bang for Canada’s western-most province. British Columbia continues to face a number of economic difficulties, including continuing government deficits and a softwood lumber dispute with the United States. There have also been several political hot potatoes, including the Premier’s drunk driving charge, initiatives to recall seven Liberal MLAs and the province’s 2010 Olympic bid.
This Spotlight is a review of important BC political issues, including:
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2003 Provincial Budget
- Highlights and assessments of the budget with important links
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US Softwood Lumber Dispute
- Background, update and important links relating to the ongoing US-Canada softwood lumber dispute
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Premier Gordon Campbell's Credibility
- Premier Campbell’s drunk driving charge and loss of political credibility
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MLA Recall Campaigns
- Seven Liberal MLA recall initiatives, an overview of the recall process in BC, and important links
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2010 Olympic Bid in Vancouver
- The Olympic plebiscite held in Vancouver, the cost of holding the Games and how it will be paid for, quick facts on the Olympic bid and important links