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VICTORIA — B.C.’s new NDP government will put more money into education, fix lease loopholes that hurt renters and embark on an ambitious plan to build new schools, hospitals road and homes, according to its throne speech.

Premier John Horgan’s government outlined its agenda Friday, in a speech that recapped many of the party’s recent announcements while offering a first glimpse at new reforms.

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Among the new items was a promise to restore free bus passes for the disabled on Jan. 1, 2018. The previous Liberal government has in 2016 slapped a $52 monthly fee on the transit pass for the disabled, sparking outrage from advocates and community groups.

“On Jan. 1, everybody will be getting their (disability) cheque for $1,133 and there won’t be any deductions off of that cheque,” said Social Development Minister Shane Simpson.

It’s an “encouraging” sign by the government, but details still aren’t clear on what it means, said Faith Bodner, executive director of Inclusion B.C.