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North Island BC Liberal candidate Norm Facey introducing Andrew Wilkinson in Campbell River this morning. Liberal candidates Helen Poon and Brennan Day are also there. #bcpoli #bcvotes
Andrew Wilkinson says he was a doctor in Campbell River for 3 years. Wilkinson says economists support getting rid of the PST. #bcpoli #bcvotes
On better ways to spend the PST like expanding expanding child care, or aid programs, Wilkinson says governments around the world are running deficits. Says will announce child care plan in the coming week. #bcpoli #bcvotes
Wilkinson says it's a false idea that you can cut both the PST and support childcare. It's still unclear how big a deficit the Liberals will run. #bcpoli #covid19bc
On addressing Strathcona Park tent city, Wilkinson says it is appalling what is happening. "This has got to stop, we need to reestablish some order in our society." #bcpoli #bcvotes
Wilkinson says it is not acceptable to have communities under siege. #bcpoli #covid19bc
On PST cut being a desperate move, Wilkinson says just like a wartime economy it is time to focus government on what is best for people and build confidence. #bcpoli #bcvotes
Wilkinson says the PST cut "will not lead to any reduction fo services in British Columbia." #bcpoli #bcvotes
On plan to get budget back into balance, Wilkinson the goal is to get balance 'someday soon'. Liberal leader says it is time to give people some hope to find opportunities. #bcpoli #bcvotes
On keeping tax on vapes, Wilkinson says they do not want people to start using vape products. Says tax is still on luxury vehicles. #bcpoli #bcvotes
On having to go on deck starting tomorrow on some BC Ferries, Wilkinson says he doesn't want to see anyone die from a marine crash. Says we should get expertise from marine safety experts. #bcpoli #bcvotes
Wilkinson says there needs to be a full explanation of why it is safer to the deck and not stay in covered area in vehicle. #bcpoli #bcvotes

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