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British Columbians invited to share their Budget 2020 priorities
All British Columbians are encouraged to share their priorities for making life better and building a strong, sustainable economy, as the Province plans Budget 2020.
2019-06-03T13:00:00-07:00
2019-06-03T13:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Billions in money laundering increased B.C. housing prices, expert panel finds
More than $7 billion in dirty money was laundered in B.C. in 2018, hiking the cost of buying a home by about 5%, according to British Columbia’s Expert Panel on Money Laundering in Real Estate.
2019-05-09T12:22:00-07:00
2019-05-09T12:22:00-07:00
Province of BC
Another K-12 support staff agreement ratified
Another K-12 support staff agreement has been ratified by the local union, the district and the BC Public School Employers’ Association board under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-05-30T15:00:00-07:00
2019-05-30T15:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Five college faculty locals ratify agreements
Five agreements have been ratified by local unions, their institutions and the Post-Secondary Employers’ Association board under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-05-23T15:45:00-07:00
2019-05-23T15:45:00-07:00
Province of BC
Over 5 million grams of illegal tobacco seized, $2.4M tax loss avoided
In collaboration with B.C. law enforcement and the public, the Investigations Unit in B.C.’s Ministry of Finance seized more than 5.75 million grams of contraband tobacco destined for Vancouver streets over fiscal year 2018-19.
2019-05-17T12:30:00-07:00
2019-05-17T12:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Declarations confirm more than 99% of British Columbians will not pay speculation and vacancy tax
Nearly all speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) declarations are complete and the tax is capturing speculators who own homes in B.C. but do not pay tax here.
2019-05-17T09:55:00-07:00
2019-05-17T09:55:00-07:00
Province of BC
Government to hold public inquiry into money laundering
The Province will hold a public inquiry into money laundering that has distorted British Columbia’s economy, fuelled the overdose crisis and driven up housing prices.
2019-05-15T10:43:00-07:00
2019-05-15T10:43:00-07:00
Province of BC
Two K-12 support staff agreements ratified
The first two K-12 support staff agreements have been ratified by local unions, their districts and the BC Public School Employers’ Association board under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-05-14T14:15:00-07:00
2019-05-14T14:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
Local women’s, feminist groups receive support from Province
Feminists Deliver, a coalition of grassroots B.C. organizations and self-identified women and girls, is receiving funding to support work on gender equality and collaboration among local women’s groups.
2019-05-10T09:15:00-07:00
2019-05-10T09:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
Resident doctors ratify agreement under provincial mandate
Members of the Resident Doctors of BC (RDBC) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-05-08T14:45:00-07:00
2019-05-08T14:45:00-07:00
Province of BC
Aaa credit rating and stable outlook affirmed by Moody’s
International credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed British Columbia’s Aaa credit rating, citing strengths in B.C.’s diversified economy, consistent balanced budgets, projected surpluses and strong debt affordability.
2019-05-06T16:38:00-07:00
2019-05-06T16:38:00-07:00
Province of BC
Tentative agreement reached between UBC, operating engineers
The University of British Columbia (UBC) and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 have reached a tentative agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-05-03T13:30:00-07:00
2019-05-03T13:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
BC Assessment and CUPE Local 1767 ratify agreement
BC Assessment and employees represented by CUPE Local 1767 have ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-04-24T14:30:00-07:00
2019-04-24T14:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Standard & Poor’s affirms B.C.’s 'AAA' credit rating
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed British Columbia’s ‘AAA’ credit rating, citing strong financial management, balanced budgets and a robust and diversified economy.
2019-04-16T12:01:00-07:00
2019-04-16T12:01:00-07:00
Province of BC
Joint statement on anti-money laundering commitments by real estate industry
David Eby, Attorney General, and Carole James, Minister of Finance, have issued the following statement on anti-money laundering commitments by the real estate industry:
2019-04-15T10:15:00-07:00
2019-04-15T10:15:00-07:00
Province of BC
Funding supports Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
Government is providing funding to the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), so the organization can continue to provide its vitally needed services for survivors of sexualized violence.
2019-04-12T10:50:00-07:00
2019-04-12T10:50:00-07:00
Province of BC
WorkSafeBC and CEU ratify agreement under mandate
WorkSafeBC and members of the Compensation Employees’ Union (CEU), representing almost 2,600 employees, have ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-04-11T13:05:00-07:00
2019-04-11T13:05:00-07:00
Province of BC
New Crown agency will better protect people’s financial interests
New legislation establishing the B.C. financial services authority will more effectively protect people when they use financial services and boost oversight of the sector to support a strong, sustainable economy and make life better for people.
2019-04-04T10:14:00-07:00
2019-04-04T10:14:00-07:00
Province of BC
New legislation makes B.C. global leader in ending hidden ownership
World-leading legislation introduced by the provincial government will help bring an end to the days when B.C. could be used by shell companies and other legal entities to anonymously hide wealth, evade taxes and launder money.
2019-04-02T10:26:00-07:00
2019-04-02T10:26:00-07:00
Province of BC
Province receives reports on money laundering
Two reports on money laundering in British Columbia were delivered to government, following a two-pronged review aimed at shutting down avenues for money laundering in real estate, luxury cars and horse racing.
2019-04-01T13:35:00-07:00
2019-04-01T13:35:00-07:00
Province of BC
