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The John Horgan government is taking swift action to reduce poverty in British Columbia by lifting income assistance and disability assistance by $100 a month. 2017-07-20T12:48:00-07:00 2017-07-20T12:48:00-07:00 Province of BC

The British Columbia government is eliminating tuition fees on Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) programs, opening the door for tens of thousands of people to upgrade their education and skills every year. 2017-08-08T09:11:00-07:00 2017-08-08T09:11:00-07:00 Province of BC

British Columbia’s 10th annual disclosure of detailed information on total compensation for senior public sector executives demonstrates continued stability, delivering value for taxpayers. 2017-06-28T10:30:00-07:00 2017-06-28T10:30:00-07:00 Province of BC

The British Columbia government invested an additional $1.9 billion in priority programs and services in 2016-17 compared to the previous year, making record investments in areas including housing, health and education. 2017-06-28T10:09:00-07:00 2017-06-28T10:09:00-07:00 Province of BC

Standard and Poor’s Investors Service has confirmed British Columbia’s AAA credit rating with a  stable outlook, reflecting the Province's very strong financial management, economy, and budgetary flexibility.  2017-04-06T10:02:00-07:00 2017-04-06T10:02:00-07:00 Province of BC

Small and medium-sized B.C. businesses looking to expand their export capacity and access new markets will soon benefit from a new partnership between the Province and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. 2017-04-04T08:30:00-07:00 2017-04-04T08:30:00-07:00 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 stable economic growth. 2017-03-31T14:15:00-07:00 2017-03-31T14:15:00-07:00 Province of BC

In honour of the Canadians and British Columbians involved in the victory at Vimy Ridge in 1917, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced that the Province will contribute $350,000 to the Vimy Foundation to support the creation of a Centennial Park at the site of the battle. 2017-03-21T08:00:00-07:00 2017-03-21T08:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Workers coming to B.C. through the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) can now be exempt from the additional property transfer tax on foreign buyers, helping ensure B.C. continues to attract highly skilled workers and entrepreneurs across all sectors of the province’s diverse economy, including the growing tech sector. 2017-03-17T10:45:00-07:00 2017-03-17T10:45:00-07:00 Province of BC

British Columbia will become the first Canadian province to legislate a duty to document. 2017-03-08T14:05:00-08:00 2017-03-08T14:05:00-08:00 Province of BC

Proposed amendments introduced as Bill 9, the Finance Statutes Amendment Act, 2017, will clarify rules and improve fairness to align with government’s ongoing commitment to reduce red tape and simplify and streamline regulatory requirements. 2017-03-06T14:00:00-08:00 2017-03-06T14:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

The Province is providing the Rick Hansen Foundation with $9 million to further their work building accessibility in B.C. 2017-02-23T14:45:00-08:00 2017-02-23T14:45:00-08:00 Province of BC

British Columbia’s fifth consecutive balanced budget delivers the dividends of a strong and diversified economy and prudent fiscal management by cutting costs for middle-class B.C. families, investing in priority programs and services, and promoting a competitive, job-creating economy. 2017-02-21T13:46:00-08:00 2017-02-21T13:46:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong will present British Columbia's fifth consecutive Balanced Budget on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.  2017-02-20T11:08:00-08:00 2017-02-20T11:08:00-08:00 Province of BC

Ahead of the provincial budget presentation next week, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced that the Province will be extending the B.C. Book Publishing Tax Credit. 2017-02-15T09:15:00-08:00 2017-02-15T09:15:00-08:00 Province of BC

The Province intends to introduce a new tax credit for B.C.’s volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteers as part of Balanced Budget 2017, Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto and Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced today. 2017-02-11T10:15:00-08:00 2017-02-11T10:15:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong has rescheduled the telephone town hall for residents in and around the Fraser Valley for Tues., Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. to get their input on the 2017 provincial budget. 2017-02-03T10:47:00-08:00 2017-02-03T10:47:00-08:00 Province of BC

The B.C. government will consult with stakeholders and members of the public on changes to the information schedules that outline the lifecycle of government records. 2017-01-30T10:15:00-08:00 2017-01-30T10:15:00-08:00 Province of BC

Finance Minister Michael de Jong will be hosting a telephone town hall for residents in the Vancouver Island/Coastal regions of B.C. on Monday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. to get their input on the 2017 provincial budget. 2017-01-26T09:30:00-08:00 2017-01-26T09:30:00-08:00 Province of BC

B.C. credit unions will keep their preferential tax advantage a little longer as the provincial government intends to pause for one year the phase-out of the tax advantage credit unions have enjoyed. 2017-01-24T07:15:00-08:00 2017-01-24T07:15:00-08:00 Province of BC