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Doerkson faces time crunch to deliver tax cuts in first 100 days

B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has many decisions ahead as he looks to carry out B.C. Conservative election promises, including a large income tax cut.

Reported by Vancouver Sun; primary confirmation pending.

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B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson faces a time crunch to get tax cuts done within his first 100 days, the Vancouver Sun reported.

Why it matters

The priorities Doerkson sets now show what the incoming B.C. government intends to tackle first, starting with a large income tax cut that he calls his first legislative priority.

What we know

  • Lorne Doerkson is the premier-designate of British Columbia.
  • The Sun reported he has many decisions to make in the coming days.
  • He is looking to carry out some B.C. Conservative election promises.
  • Those promises include a large income tax cut, which Doerkson says is his first legislative priority.

What happens next

Doerkson's decisions over the coming days will show how he approaches the promises, including the income tax cut.

Sources

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