The B.C. Budget 2026 commits to critical infrastructure with $52.9 billion in total capital spending over the next three years. B.C. is continuing to build bridges, roads, rapid transit and transmission lines with the goal of fast-tracking major projects.

The budget was welcomed by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) as British Columbia navigates a challenging fiscal environment.

“Stable, predictable funding for construction and infrastructure contributes directly to economic resilience and job creation, keeping British Columbians housed, healthy, and connected to their communities,” said Chris Atchison, president of the BCCA. “The emphasis on construction and infrastructure development in this Budget validates the critical economic and social importance of our industry.”

British Columbia, alongside the rest of Canada, is facing unprecedented uncertainty driven by ongoing trade disputes and geopolitical pressures. In this volatile environment, project delays pose a growing risk to economic stability, workforce continuity, and the timely delivery of critical infrastructure. To safeguard the province’s economy and maintain momentum, the B.C. government must continue to recognize and support the construction industry’s central role in keeping projects on track and communities growing.

“Doubling investment in trades training through SkilledTradesBC, streamlining permitting, and establishing the Strategic Investments Special Account are the kind of measures our industry needs to achieve critical goals,” emphasized Atchison, “While Budget 2026 features meaningful commitments to construction, we urge the provincial government to avoid unnecessary delays on key projects such as hospitals and healthcare facilities and continue to push for progress on infrastructure development.”