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Weaver calls policy 'reckless'
Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver immediately slammed the NDP government for the move.
"It's unfortunate that the government has decided to proceed with this reckless policy," Weaver said in a press release.
"There is no question that the affordability crisis facing so many British Columbians is a significant concern. However, this policy is high cost and low impact."
He contended the province would get a higher return on investment for programs targeting things like education, student housing and child care.
"Moreover, making such a massive addition to our debt risks raising interest on all debt, which ultimately prevents government from being able to invest more in important social programs," Weaver said.
In contrast, Horgan insisted the loss of toll revenue shouldn't affect the province's borrowing costs.
But Weaver added that tolls can help encourage drivers to find other modes of transportation, which helps to reduce congestion and pollution.
Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore echoed those concerns in a tweet Friday morning, asking if eliminating tolls could "shift transit users back to their cars and thus increase commute times."