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By Dirk Meissner THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA- British Columbia’s New Democrat government is pledging more homes for first-time buyers and eviction\u00a0 protection for renters in a throne speech that promises affordability measures in this week’s budget. The throne speech, read in the legislature by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin on Tuesday said the government is putting forward a vision where everyone can get ahead and no one is left behind. “If we work together, this will be a place where everyone can build a good life, whether you live in a city, town, rural or First\u00a0Nations community,” said Austin. The speech marked the start of the spring legislative session and comes ahead of the provincial budget on Thursday which is less than nine months from the provincial election. Austin told the legislature… <\/p>\n

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By Dirk Meissner THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA- British Columbia’s New Democrat government is pledging more homes for first-time buyers and eviction\u00a0 protection for renters in a throne speech that promises affordability measures in this week’s budget. The throne speech, read in the legislature by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin on Tuesday said the government is putting forward a vision where everyone can get ahead and no one is left behind. “If we work together, this will be a place where everyone can build a good life, whether you live in a city, town, rural or First\u00a0Nations community,” said Austin. The speech marked the start of the spring legislative session and comes ahead of the provincial budget on Thursday which is less than nine months from the provincial election. Austin told the legislature... <\/p>\n

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