B.C. legislature resumes with Opposition looking to focus on COVID-19, economy

Pandemic and economic recovery are expected to be front and centre as the fall sitting of the BC legislature is now underway.

Most politicians have returned to the house many for the first time since a provincewide shutdown was declared last March in order to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Economic Recovery Minister Ravi Kahlon says his focus is introducing a long-term recovery and economic strategy by early next year.

Liberal house leader Peter Milobar says the Opposition intends to hammer Premier John Horgan's New Democrats on problems with the roll out of the child care program, staffing issues in provincial hospitals and growing problems with affordability.