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B.C. supported people through high costs and climate emergencies, and ended the fiscal year 2024-25 with a deficit lower than expected.

People buying a home will soon be better protected by new rules and regulations for the mortgage services industry.

Video game and virtual reality (VR) developers will soon benefit from an increased tax credit for the interactive digital media industry in B.C.

People can continue to access provincial tax services during the ongoing labour dispute at Canada Post.

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating Pride season:

Government has released its second annual Pay Transparency Report, showing modest improvements to the gender pay gap in the province.

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia:

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on Moose Hide Campaign Day:

New rules will make it easier for businesses to collect debts for services they provide to repair, store or transport goods.

Christine Boyle, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statement in honour of Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People.

Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in recognition of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week:

The B.C. government is cancelling the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in honour of Transgender Day of Visibility:

People will see immediate savings through the elimination of the consumer carbon tax in British Columbia.

From Indigenous Services Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2025/03/advancing-the-relationship-on-emergency-management-with-the-first-nations-leadership-council-government-of-canada-and-government-of-british-columbia.html

Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in honour of Two-Spirit Celebration and Awareness Day:

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement about the future of the carbon tax in British Columbia:

Premier David Eby has released the following statement marking International Women’s Day:

The provincial government has released Budget 2025: Standing Strong for B.C., a measured plan to protect jobs and the public services people rely on, while preparing British Columbia’s economy to withstand the unpredictable impacts of unjustified tariffs.

Every year, thousands of people in B.C. leave money on the table by not claiming the benefits for which they are eligible.