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Moody’s Investors Service has confirmed British Columbia’s Aaa credit rating for the 12th year in a row, as well as a stable outlook, thanks in part to the Province’s track record of prudent fiscal planning and diversified economy leading to economic growth. 2017-01-23T16:12:00-08:00 2017-01-23T16:12:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong will be hosting a telephone town hall for residents in and around the Fraser Valley on Monday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m., to get their input on the 2017 provincial budget. 2017-01-18T10:00:00-08:00 2017-01-18T10:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong will be hosting a telephone town hall for residents of the Okanagan on Monday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. to get their input on the 2017 provincial budget. 2017-01-11T15:43:00-08:00 2017-01-11T15:43:00-08:00 Province of BC

The Province is increasing the home owner grant threshold to $1.6 million, helping keep property taxes affordable for families and ensuring most home owners will continue to receive the full grant this year. 2017-01-10T06:00:00-08:00 2017-01-10T06:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

British Columbia is on track to remain one of Canada’s strongest economies in 2017 as most private sector economists, banks and economic think-tanks are forecasting the province will continue to record real GDP growth that ranks among the best in Canada. 2016-12-27T08:30:00-08:00 2016-12-27T08:30:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong is inviting British Columbians to participate in a conversation to share their values and priorities for Balanced Budget 2017. 2016-12-16T09:45:00-08:00 2016-12-16T09:45:00-08:00 Province of BC

British Columbia’s Second Quarterly Report continues to forecast increased revenues and reduced debt, demonstrating that government’s ongoing fiscal prudence, economic diversification and debt reduction continue to have a positive impact on the provincial economy. 2016-11-29T10:45:00-08:00 2016-11-29T10:45:00-08:00 Province of BC

Stronger than forecast economic growth of 3.3% in 2015 will give unionized employees throughout B.C.’s public sector a modest salary increase from the Economic Stability Dividend. 2016-11-29T11:00:00-08:00 2016-11-29T11:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

Foreign purchasers were involved in 3% of Metro Vancouver residential real estate transactions in October, a rate equal to the provincial average for that month, according to the latest real estate transaction data released by the Province. 2016-11-29T08:45:00-08:00 2016-11-29T08:45:00-08:00 Province of BC

B.C. is projected to outperform Canada with robust growth this year and ongoing modest growth thereafter, Finance Minister Michael de Jong said at the close of his annual meeting with the independent Economic Forecast Council. 2016-11-25T12:15:00-08:00 2016-11-25T12:15:00-08:00 Province of BC

The following statement has been issued by B.C. Finance Minister Michael de Jong: 2016-11-23T13:30:00-08:00 2016-11-23T13:30:00-08:00 Province of BC

Following B.C.’s highly successful issue of a Masala bond into the Indian offshore rupee market in September, B.C.’s Finance Minister Michael de Jong was invited to open trading at the London Stock Exchange where the bond was listed. 2016-11-21T07:00:00-08:00 2016-11-21T07:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong is leading a trade mission to Israel to strengthen intergovernmental relationships, with a focus on the life sciences and cyber security sectors. 2016-11-12T10:00:00-08:00 2016-11-12T10:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling regarding the relationship between the Charter-protected process of collective bargaining and government’s pursuit of public-policy objectives that impact working conditions. 2016-11-10T14:49:00-08:00 2016-11-10T14:49:00-08:00 Province of BC

Foreign purchasers were involved in 1.8% of the 5,150 residential property transfers in Metro Vancouver in September, accounting for 1.8% of the total value of properties transferred in that period, according to the latest real estate transaction data released by the Province.   2016-10-28T11:30:00-07:00 2016-10-28T11:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

Minister of Finance Michael de Jong met with Indian Finance Minister, Minister of Corporate Affairs in the cabinet of India, Arun Jaitley, in New Delhi to discuss ways to continue to strengthen economic ties between India and British Columbia. 2016-10-24T12:15:00-07:00 2016-10-24T12:15:00-07:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong is leading an investor tour to India to advance bilateral trade and investment opportunities for B.C. businesses, and to promote the province’s stable economy. 2016-10-20T13:45:00-07:00 2016-10-20T13:45:00-07:00 Province of BC

British Columbia public service employees were recognized for the outstanding work they do on behalf of the Province at the Premier’s annual Innovation and Excellence Awards ceremony. 2016-10-19T08:00:00-07:00 2016-10-19T08:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong has issued the following statement on the passing of Jim Prentice, former Alberta premier and former federal cabinet minister: 2016-10-14T14:30:00-07:00 2016-10-14T14:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

Government is appointing nine public-interest members to the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, increasing its accountability and objectivity in fulfilling its role of protecting the public interest. 2016-10-12T15:00:00-07:00 2016-10-12T15:00:00-07:00 Province of BC