BC Newsroom - Finance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

The Government of British Columbia and the B.C. Green Party caucus have come to an agreement to ensure support of the Speculation and Vacancy Tax Act, a key piece in the government’s plan for housing affordability in B.C.   2018-10-18T12:36:00-07:00 2018-10-18T12:36:00-07:00 Province of BC

Statistics Canada has confirmed that British Columbia’s economy grew by 3.8% in 2017, exceeding February’s Budget 2017 forecast of 2.3% provided by the Economic Forecast Council (EFC). 2018-11-08T15:50:00-08:00 2018-11-08T15:50:00-08:00 Province of BC

The British Columbia government has released regulations to create a new condo and strata assignment register. 2018-11-05T13:00:00-08:00 2018-11-05T13:00:00-08:00 Province of BC

A tentative provincial memorandum of settlement (MOS) has been reached for the Faculty Common Agreement at five post-secondary institutions, paving the way for local collective agreements to be freely negotiated. 2018-11-02T15:05:00-07:00 2018-11-02T15:05:00-07:00 Province of BC

BC Public Service employees who led the emergency response to devastating floods and wildfires, advanced reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and improved safety on Highway 16 are among those honoured with this year’s Premier’s Innovation and Excellence Awards. 2018-11-02T08:00:00-07:00 2018-11-02T08:00:00-07:00 Province of BC

Tsur Somerville and Brigitte Unger have been appointed to join the Province’s Expert Panel on Money Laundering. 2018-10-22T08:57:00-07:00 2018-10-22T08:57:00-07:00 Province of BC

The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to tackle speculation in B.C.'s housing market and help turn empty properties into homes for people. 2018-10-16T10:45:00-07:00 2018-10-16T10:45:00-07:00 Province of BC

The Government of British Columbia is moving forward with its plan to eliminate Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums and introduce the employer health tax (EHT). 2018-10-16T10:14:00-07:00 2018-10-16T10:14:00-07:00 Province of BC

K-12 support staff unions have endorsed a provincial framework under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate, which focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation. 2018-09-28T15:30:00-07:00 2018-09-28T15:30:00-07:00 Province of BC