BC Greens Leader Sonia Furstenau on Tuesday slammed BC United’s “reckless tax cuts,” saying: “BC United’s plan will not help our province thrive, it will only gut our budget when our healthcare system is already in crisis. The business community knows that without a healthy workforce and reliable government services, the economy can’t succeed.”

Furstenau said in a statement: “An 8% revenue cut is reckless and shows a lack of economic understanding, especially with a potential recession looming. Their $5.4 billion proposal, combined with a promise to balance the budget, would result in $12.4 billion in cuts when we need services the most.”

She pointed out: “It was the BC Liberal cuts in the early 2000s that eroded B.C.’s social safety net. Now we’re seeing the same party with a new name propose that more services be slashed.”

She added: “BC United lacks the financial sense to address our province’s challenges, while the BC NDP irresponsibly spends taxpayer money subsidizing big industries while failing to deliver basic services. It’s time for a government that spends wisely, making sure every dollar benefits the people of B.C.”

Furstenau said: “The BC Greens will put forward a tax plan that makes sure the wealthiest pay their fair share, and everyone can count on the services they deserve.”