There is no mention of increased spending specifically tied to the province’s nascent flood plan or for reducing wildfire risks.
Advocates say British Columbia's 2025 budget prioritizes economic, social, health, and educational concerns over climate change initiatives, including flood and wildfire mitigation. While the budget includes some funding for economic resilience and electric heat pump rebates, experts argue it falls short of addressing climate preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and carbon emission reduction targets. They also note that the province isn't on track to meet carbon emission reduction targets. The budget is influenced by potential revenue losses due to U.S. tariffs.
