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/* ES HIDE ALL TABS FOR KUOOT php print render($tabs); */ ?>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
Legislation introduced to eliminate MSP premiums
Government has introduced legislation that sets the stage for the elimination of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums on Jan. 1, 2020, making life more affordable for British Columbians.
2019-03-28T10:20:00-07:00
2019-03-28T10:20:00-07:00
Province of BC
Legislation introduced to complete fiscal framework for LNG investment, jobs and benefits
Legislation introduced today will pull together the final pieces needed to deliver liquid natural gas (LNG) investment that brings long-term benefits to the province and thousands of good-paying jobs for B.C. workers, while operating within strong environmental protections.
2019-03-25T14:06:00-07:00
2019-03-25T14:06:00-07:00
Province of BC
Tentative agreement reached with resident doctors, health employers
The Resident Doctors of BC (RDBC) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) have reached a tentative agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation.
2019-03-21T14:00:00-07:00
2019-03-21T14:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Over 80% of speculation and vacancy tax declarations complete
More than 80% of declarations for the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) have been completed and of those, more than 90% were completed securely online in just a few minutes.
2019-03-15T11:00:00-07:00
2019-03-15T11:00:00-07:00
Province of BC
Tentative agreement reached with BC Assessment and CUPE Local 1767
BC Assessment and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1767 (CUPE Local 1767) have reached a tentative agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation.
2019-03-13T14:30:00-07:00
2019-03-13T14:30:00-07:00
Province of BC
Statement by Premier, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity on International Women’s Day
Premier John Horgan and Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have released the following statement celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019:
2019-03-08T08:00:00-08:00
2019-03-08T08:00:00-08:00
Province of BC
Professional Employees Association ratifies two agreements
The Professional Employees Association (PEA), representing members in B.C.’s public service and the University of Victoria, has ratified two new agreements under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-02-27T15:30:00-08:00
2019-02-27T15:30:00-08:00
Province of BC
Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people
Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
2019-02-19T13:48:00-08:00
2019-02-19T13:48:00-08:00
Province of BC
B.C. First Nations, Province partner in historic revenue-sharing agreement
As part of Budget 2019, First Nations in British Columbia will have a stable, long-term source of funding to invest in their communities’ priorities, through a historic revenue-sharing agreement between the Province and the First Nations Leadership Council.
2019-02-19T14:00:00-08:00
2019-02-19T14:00:00-08:00
Province of BC
Health science professionals ratify agreement under mandate
The Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA), representing approximately 18,000 health science professionals working in B.C., has ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-02-15T13:30:00-08:00
2019-02-15T13:30:00-08:00
Province of BC
Facilities Bargaining Association, health employers ratify agreement under mandate
The Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA), which represents approximately 42,000 people delivering health services throughout British Columbia, has ratified a new agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-02-11T13:30:00-08:00
2019-02-11T13:30:00-08:00
Province of BC
Nurses and health employers ratify agreement under mandate
The Nurses’ Bargaining Association, which represents approximately 44,000 registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in B.C., has ratified a new agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
2019-01-25T13:00:00-08:00
2019-01-25T13:00:00-08:00
Province of BC
Declaration period to begin for speculation and vacancy tax
Between Jan. 18 and Feb. 28, 2019, people who own residential property in areas subject to the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) will receive a letter with clear instructions for how to complete a declaration and register an exemption.
2019-01-15T13:45:00-08:00
2019-01-15T13:45:00-08:00
Province of BC
B.C. to lead Canada in economic growth
New projections from the Economic Forecast Council show that British Columbia’s strong economy will outperform Canada over the next three years.
2018-12-07T12:00:00-08:00
2018-12-07T12:00:00-08:00
Province of BC
Tentative agreement reached with Facilities Bargaining Association
The Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) and the Health Employers’ Association of BC (HEABC) have reached a tentative agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation.
2018-12-03T15:08:00-08:00
2018-12-03T15:08:00-08:00
Province of BC
Tentative agreement reached with Nurses’ Bargaining Association
The Nurses’ Bargaining Association and the Health Employers’ Association of BC (HEABC) have reached a tentative agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation.
2018-11-26T16:25:00-08:00
2018-11-26T16:25:00-08:00
Province of BC
B.C. eliminates operating debt, surplus grows in second quarter
British Columbia is operating debt-free for the first time in more than 40 years, according to the Province’s Second Quarterly Report.
2018-11-26T09:00:00-08:00
2018-11-26T09:00:00-08:00
Province of BC
Premier and Parliamentary Secretary's statement on the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Premier John Horgan and Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following statement to mark the Transgender Day of Remembrance:
2018-11-20T08:00:00-08:00
2018-11-20T08:00:00-08:00
Province of BC
Tentative agreement reached with health science professionals
Members of the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) have reached a tentative agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation.
2018-11-13T15:45:00-08:00
2018-11-13T15:45:00-08:00
Province of BC