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British Columbia’s $4 billion in promised infrastructure spending is slipping—projects are still happening, just slower than planned. Hospitals, highways, and transit saw massive delays, with healthcare alone losing nearly $2 billion. Major facilities in Vancouver and Cowichan face hundreds of millions in setbacks, while Surrey’s rapid transit and highway upgrades stall. Critics warn these delays could cost more later due to rising prices, calling it overpromising and underdelivering. The Finance Ministry says some slippage is normal, but this scale—and its growing trend over years—suggests the province may be setting unrealistic initial targets, risking longer timelines and higher bills for essential upgrades.

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