British ColumbiaB次元官网网址檚 strong economic performance will be a major part of todayB次元官网网址檚 fiscal update, but the finance minister says sheB次元官网网址檒l also issue cautions about inflation pressures and rising interest rates.

Selina Robinson says the numbers she presents as part of the provinceB次元官网网址檚 quarterly budget update will show an economy continuing to grow despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The ministerB次元官网网址檚 last update in September forecasted a budget surplus for the current fiscal year of $706 million.

RobinsonB次元官网网址檚 update comes a week after the swearing-in of new Premier David Eby, who has already made several spending announcements adding up to more than $1 billion.

Eby promised to spend millions for more RCMP officers, initiated a public safety campaign and has arranged a $100 credit for residents on their electricity bill from the Crown utility.

The premier has said the B.C. economy is doing well and the provinceB次元官网网址檚 budget can cover the cost of his latest plans.