Provincial finance committee making stops in northern BC for budget consultation

The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services announced details for consultation on Budget 2027.

Several public meetings will be held to hear from residents about their priorities for next budget, anticipated to take place in June 2026.

Three in-person meetings will be held in northern B.C., including Prince George, Smithers, and Dawson Creek, along with virtual meetings.

Committee members will be comprised of government and Opposition MLAs.

Anyone interested in speaking with the committee are asked to complete a request form on the Parliamentary Committees Consultation Portal, with an opportunity to give written input beginning in June 2026.

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Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary is a news reporter for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97 FM in Prince George. He began his reporting career in Williams Lake, B.C., where he spent roughly two years with Vista Radio stations before moving to Prince George in October 2024.

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