BC Newsroom - Finance

A tentative provincial memorandum of settlement (MOS) has been reached for the Faculty Common Agreement at five post-secondary institutions, paving the way for local collective agreements to be freely negotiated. 2018-11-02T15:05:00-07:00 2018-11-02T15:05:00-07:00 Province of BC

BC Public Service employees who led the emergency response to devastating floods and wildfires, advanced reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and improved safety on Highway 16 are among those honoured with this year’s Premier’s Innovation and Excellence Awards. 2018-11-02T08:00:00-07:00 2018-11-02T08:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Tsur Somerville and Brigitte Unger have been appointed to join the Province’s Expert Panel on Money Laundering. 2018-10-22T08:57:00-07:00 2018-10-22T08:57:00-07:00 Province of BC

The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to tackle speculation in B.C.'s housing market and help turn empty properties into homes for people. 2018-10-16T10:45:00-07:00 2018-10-16T10:45:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Government of British Columbia is moving forward with its plan to eliminate Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums and introduce the employer health tax (EHT). 2018-10-16T10:14:00-07:00 2018-10-16T10:14:00-07:00 Province of BC

K-12 support staff unions have endorsed a provincial framework under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation. 2018-09-28T15:30:00-07:00 2018-09-28T15:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

Following widespread concern about British Columbia’s reputation as a haven for money laundering, the Province is launching a two-pronged review aimed at shutting down avenues for money laundering in real estate and other sectors. 2018-09-27T12:35:00-07:00 2018-09-27T12:35:00-07:00 Province of BC

Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equality, has issued the following statement: 2018-09-21T08:15:00-07:00 2018-09-21T08:15:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Government of British Columbia has appointed Elain Duvall as the new chair of the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, with a mandate to protect the public interest in the province’s real estate sector. 2018-09-17T11:30:00-07:00 2018-09-17T11:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

The British Columbia government intends to create a new Crown agency to strengthen oversight of the financial services sector and better protect people’s savings. 2018-09-17T09:30:00-07:00 2018-09-17T09:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

People in B.C. will have an opportunity to share their ideas and priorities for the province’s next budget with the release of the Budget 2019 consultation paper. 2018-09-15T08:30:00-07:00 2018-09-15T08:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

British Columbia’s first quarter results show the Province is delivering on its commitments to the people of British Columbia, while maintaining a balanced budget. 2018-09-07T11:00:00-07:00 2018-09-07T11:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Carole James, Minister of Finance, has released Public Accounts 2017-18, confirming a budget surplus and taking steps to address a past audit qualification on BC Hydro’s regulatory deferral accounts.  2018-08-28T10:00:00-07:00 2018-08-28T10:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Carole James, Minister of Finance, has issued the following statement on BC Hydro deferral accounts audit concerns: 2018-08-28T10:05:00-07:00 2018-08-28T10:05:00-07:00 Province of BC

Public service employees in core government have ratified an agreement reached with the Public Service Agency under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation. 2018-08-10T15:45:00-07:00 2018-08-10T15:45:00-07:00 Province of BC

Employees in the multi-union Community Bargaining Association have ratified an agreement reached with the Health Employers’ Association of BC. 2018-07-30T15:30:00-07:00 2018-07-30T15:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Ministry of Finance has released an Employer Health Tax (EHT) tax notice, as part of the next steps toward the elimination of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums and transition to the EHT. 2018-07-04T13:45:00-07:00 2018-07-04T13:45:00-07:00 Province of BC

As part of the Province’s 30-point plan for housing affordability, property buyers — including real estate speculators — will have to disclose more complete information when they make purchases through a corporation or trust. 2018-07-25T10:00:00-07:00 2018-07-25T10:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Fitch Ratings has affirmed British Columbia’s AAA credit rating, citing the province’s strong economic performance, stable fiscal results and diversified economy. 2018-07-03T11:45:00-07:00 2018-07-03T11:45:00-07:00 Province of BC

In recognition of the role agriculture plays in the Peace River region, and the potential effects of the Site C project on agriculture, BC Hydro has launched a $20-million fund to support agricultural production and related economic activity in the Peace Region. 2018-06-25T13:45:00-07:00 2018-06-25T13:45:00-07:00 Province of BC