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Government cracking down on hidden ownership of real estate
The B.C. government is taking steps to end the hidden ownership of real estate to make sure people are paying their share of taxes, as part of its 30-Point Plan for Housing Affordability.
2018-06-20T10:15:00-07:00
2018-06-20T10:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
Tentative provincial framework agreement reached with K-12 support staff
The fifth tentative agreement under the Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate has been reached.
2018-06-16T15:00:00-07:00
2018-06-16T15:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Three more tentative agreements for B.C.’s public sector
Employers and public-sector unions have reached three more tentative settlements for 31,000 B.C. public-sector employees under the Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2018-06-15T14:45:00-07:00
2018-06-15T14:45:00-07:00
Province of BC
Government thanks MSP Task Force for its report
The Government of British Columbia has reviewed the MSP Task Force’s final report on improving tax fairness in B.C.
2018-06-14T13:45:00-07:00
2018-06-14T13:45:00-07:00
Province of BC
First tentative agreement reached with public sector employees
The first round of negotiations under the Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate has led to a tentative agreement covering approximately 26,500 public sector employees in British Columbia.
2018-06-13T15:25:00-07:00
2018-06-13T15:25:00-07:00
Province of BC
Property Tax Deferment Program benefits homeowners
Did you know you may be eligible to defer your property taxes?
2018-05-17T14:30:00-07:00
2018-05-17T14:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Moody’s recognizes the Province’s strong economy with Aaa credit
Moody’s has affirmed British Columbia’s Aaa (stable) long-term credit rating, citing the Province’s prudent fiscal management and planning, and strong and diversified economy, Finance Minister Carole James said.
2018-05-10T10:00:00-07:00
2018-05-10T10:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
S&P affirms Province’s ‘AAA’ long-term rating
Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has affirmed British Columbia’s ‘AAA’ long-term credit rating, reflecting the Province’s strong, sustainable fiscal plan and prudent debt management, Finance Minister Carole James announced today.
2018-04-27T09:00:00-07:00
2018-04-27T09:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
B.C. takes three more bold steps to fix the housing crisis
The Province of British Columbia is continuing to take bold action to address both housing demand and supply by cracking down on tax evasion on pre-sale condo assignments, giving local governments the power to protect and encourage the building of rentals, and requiring communities to assess their housing needs.
2018-04-24T11:35:00-07:00
2018-04-24T11:35:00-07:00
Province of BC
Discussions to begin at three B.C. public sector bargaining tables
Three bargaining tables will begin talks this spring, marking the start of negotiations that aim to renew public sector agreements that expire in 2019.
2018-04-24T13:30:00-07:00
2018-04-24T13:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Introduction of miscellaneous bill
The Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2018, was introduced in the legislature today, Apr. 23, 2018, by Attorney General David Eby.
2018-04-23T14:02:00-07:00
2018-04-23T14:02:00-07:00
Province of BC
Review of real estate regulators to strengthen protections
The Province is launching a review of B.C.’s real estate regulators to make sure that British Columbians are effectively protected, announced Finance Minister Carole James.
2018-04-18T13:15:00-07:00
2018-04-18T13:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
New enforcement powers to protect people’s investments
The Government of British Columbia is taking steps to strengthen enforcement and prevent fraud in B.C.’s investment markets, announced Finance Minister Carole James.
2018-04-16T13:47:00-07:00
2018-04-16T13:47:00-07:00
Province of BC
Government continues progress on Misfire Report recommendations
With today’s proposed amendments to the Public Service Act, the government is continuing to make progress on the recommendations outlined in the ombudsperson’s Misfire Report, announced Finance Minister Carole James.
2018-04-10T14:20:00-07:00
2018-04-10T14:20:00-07:00
Province of BC
Finance Minister promotes strong B.C. economy on North American tour
Carole James, Minister of Finance, will meet with financial institutions and investment firms this week to discuss Budget 2018 and how British Columbia’s universal child-care plan will further bolster the province’s strong economy.
2018-03-31T10:30:00-07:00
2018-03-31T10:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Speculation tax details: speculators targeted, over 99% of British Columbians exempted
To help make housing in overheated markets more affordable and available, the B.C. government is targeting property speculators, while making sure that over 99% of British Columbians will not pay the speculation tax.
2018-03-26T17:07:00-07:00
2018-03-26T17:07:00-07:00
Province of BC
Province seeks input on financial institutions review
British Columbians are invited to share their thoughts on proposals for the future of the Province’s financial institutions.
2018-03-19T11:00:00-07:00
2018-03-19T11:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
New anonymous tipline for reporting real estate misconduct
The Real Estate Council of British Columbia is launching an anonymous tipline to enhance consumer protection in British Columbia’s real estate market.
2018-03-15T11:35:00-07:00
2018-03-15T11:35:00-07:00
Province of BC
Top five ways B.C. Budget 2018 works for women
In celebration of International Women's Day, here are five ways that the B.C. Budget makes life more affordable and provides better services for women in B.C.
2018-03-08T16:00:00-08:00
2018-03-08T16:00:00-08:00
Province of BC
Budget 2018 puts people first, makes life more affordable for British Columbians
Budget 2018 carves a new path to shared prosperity for everyone in the province with a made-in-B.C. child-care plan, a comprehensive housing plan and record levels of capital investment in every corner of the province, Finance Minister Carole James announced today.
2018-02-20T13:40:00-08:00
2018-02-20T13:40:00-08:00
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