BC Today, Sept. 11: Record budget deficit predicted | Calls for provincewide food security plan

On Wednesday's show: - The province is forecasting a record budget deficit of $8.9 billion. We speak to Finance Minister Katrine Conroy and invite viewers to contact the program with their reaction to the interview. - After 12:30 p.m.: a B.C. non-profit says a provincewide strategy is needed to address food insecurity. We ask viewers to share their thoughts on whether B.C. can keep relying on food banks and charities to address food insecurity. To join the conversation, call us from noon PT on: Toll-free: 1-800-825-5950 Lower Mainland: 604-669-3733 Cellphone: # 690 You can email us at any time. Our address is bctoday@cbc.ca. #CBCVancouver #BCToday #britishcolumbia #livenews #livestream #bcpoli #bcndp #bcconservatives #budget #budgetdeficit #economy #economics #foodbank #foodinsecurity #costofliving