CanadaEby Resolves to Keep Spending in New Year, Making Most of Forecast Budget WindfallSavePrintPremier David Eby looks on as ministers are sworn in during a ceremony at Government House in Victoria, B.C., Dec. 7, 2022. The Canadian Press/Chad HipolitoThe Canadian Press12/30/2022|Updated: 12/30/20220:00X 1Premier David Eby took office in B.C. amid a whirlwind of spending announcements and he’s not making any resolutions of frugality in the new year.Instead he said he plans to make the most of a potential bumper surplus, undeterred by a slim growth forecast.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMustangs to Hold Benefit Game for Hockey Players Who Died in Alberta Highway CrashFeb 08, 2026Ontario Liberals Announce Date to Select New Leader, Kicking Off RaceFeb 07, 2026Ottawa Gives Canada Post a $1.01-Billion Loan Amid Ongoing Financial StrugglesFeb 07, 2026Balmy in BC and Alberta as Jet Stream’s Dip South Brings Deep Freeze to OntarioFeb 07, 2026Related TopicsVancouverBritish ColumbianDavid Eby