Provincial budget leaves a cloud over city
Vancouver Courier
Sep 4 2009
By: Allen Garr

…. But as Vancouver's finance committee chair Raymond Louie points out, we really won't know the full impact of the budget for some time--not until all the cuts to social programs and organizations play out….

Finally, the squeeze put on the school board by this budget could ultimately mean pressure on the city. Resources for child care programs will likely be cut.

Expect the city to be asked to step up to cover those costs. You can also expect fees to rise for any number of social services now being provided in Vancouver because, as Louie says, "the city is in no position to fill any gaps."