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Michael de Jong, QC, Minister of Finance and minister responsible for the Public Service Agency, has issued the following statement acknowledging Public Service Week: 2016-06-14T09:00:00-07:00 2016-06-14T09:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Province is now proactively publishing summaries of active Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to increase government transparency and accountability for the timeliness of responses. 2016-06-08T09:15:00-07:00 2016-06-08T09:15:00-07:00 Province of BC

With municipal and rural property tax deadlines just around the corner, home owners can look into several provincial programs that may help with some of the financial pressures of home ownership. 2016-06-01T10:30:00-07:00 2016-06-01T10:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

The green bond issued to finance Penticton Regional Hospital’s new patient care tower and parkade is one of only two issuances to date for B.C. public-private partnership projects. 2016-05-26T15:00:00-07:00 2016-05-26T15:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Bargaining under the 2014 Economic Stability Mandate is now substantially complete, with 99% of the British Columbia public sector covered by tentative and ratified agreements negotiated under the mandate. 2016-05-11T12:32:00-07:00 2016-05-11T12:32:00-07:00 Province of BC

New regulations that further protect sellers in residential real estate transactions have been approved and will take effect May 16, 2016. 2016-05-10T13:00:00-07:00 2016-05-10T13:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

The B.C. government will begin proactively releasing several new categories of records commonly requested through Freedom of Information (FOI). 2016-05-09T15:25:00-07:00 2016-05-09T15:25:00-07:00 Province of BC

High school graduation is a significant rite of passage and this year about 52,000 British Columbia students will celebrate at safe, alcohol-free events, thanks in part to BC Liquor Stores’ annual Support Dry Grad campaign. 2016-05-05T09:00:00-07:00 2016-05-05T09:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Consultations with the B.C. film and television industry have led to proposed adjustments to the province’s film tax credit rates that provide certainty to the film industry while keeping the subsidy affordable for taxpayers. 2016-05-02T08:45:00-07:00 2016-05-02T08:45:00-07:00 Province of BC

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad released the following statement, in response to members of Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw (NStQ) voting in favour of ratifying their treaty Agreement-in-Principle: 2016-04-29T10:30:00-07:00 2016-04-29T10:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has confirmed British Columbia’s AA (high) credit rating, thanks to the Province’s strong fiscal discipline and declining debt burden. 2016-04-28T11:00:00-07:00 2016-04-28T11:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Standard and Poor’s has affirmed British Columbia’s AAA credit rating and stable outlook, praising the Province’s strong economy, budgetary and fiscal performance. 2016-04-26T10:30:00-07:00 2016-04-26T10:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

Heli-One of Delta will refurbish two helicopters for the Sultan of Johor, Malaysia, under a new $8-million (US) contract, concluded during the recent three-day visit of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. 2016-04-25T15:00:00-07:00 2016-04-25T15:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

After a meeting in Montréal, the Minister of Finance of Québec, Carlos Leitão, and the Minister of Finance of British Columbia, Michael de Jong, said they had fruitful discussions on a number of economic issues, and reiterated their desire to work closely to address the concerns shared by both provinces. Among other things, the ministers pointed out that Québec and British Columbia are the only two provinces to have tabled a balanced budget this year. 2016-04-15T12:02:00-07:00 2016-04-15T12:02:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Government of British Columbia and the Province’s anti-gang agency are joining forces to form a co-ordinated investigation unit designed to crack down on illegal gaming and money-laundering in B.C.’s gaming facilities. 2016-04-11T10:30:00-07:00 2016-04-11T10:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed British Columbia’s Aaa credit rating and stable outlook, thanks to the province’s diverse economy and strong fiscal management. 2016-04-07T11:15:00-07:00 2016-04-07T11:15:00-07:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong released the following statement: 2016-03-23T14:48:00-07:00 2016-03-23T14:48:00-07:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong leaves for a trip to India and Malaysia to advance emerging new bilateral trade and investment opportunities and promote British Columbia’s stable economic story. 2016-03-15T13:30:00-07:00 2016-03-15T13:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson officially opened the 7,432-square-metre trades education facility at Camosun College that will provide students on Vancouver Island with more opportunities to train for in-demand careers. 2016-02-25T13:15:00-08:00 2016-02-25T13:15:00-08:00 Province of BC

Proposed amendments introduced as Bill 14, the Finance Statutes Amendment Act, 2016, align with government’s ongoing commitment to reduce red tape and simplify and streamline regulatory requirements by ensuring the clarity and effective administration of tax systems. 2016-02-23T10:15:00-08:00 2016-02-23T10:15:00-08:00 Province of BC