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Fitch affirms B.C.'s AAA credit rating

Wed, 04/29/2015 - 12:00
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Province's credit rating as AAA and its long-term outlook as stable, explaining the rating reflects prudent fiscal management and a stable financial performance. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

PST webinars help B.C. businesses

Wed, 04/22/2015 - 12:00
Businesses wanting to learn more about the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) can join an interactive webinar hosted by the provincial government on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto announced today. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

DBRS confirms B.C.'s AA (high) rating

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 14:00
Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has confirmed British Columbia's AA (high) credit rating, praising the Province's strong fiscal discipline and declining debt burden. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

B.C. honours veterans, creates scholarship

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 18:00
Funding for student scholarships and financial support for B.C. veterans of the Second World War who travel to the Netherlands for ceremonies commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe Day will help honour the sacrifices of B.C. veterans. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Yukon joins CCMR system, ministers plan Vancouver meeting

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 14:05
Today the ministers responsible for capital markets regulation in British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island and the Minister of Finance of Canada, together representing the Council of Ministers, announced further important steps toward the implementation of the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

New collective agreements mark continued progress

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 13:30
Provincial public-sector employers and employees continue to make progress with affordable collective agreements under the Economic Stability Mandate, as three new tentative agreements, including two in the post-secondary sector, have been reached and a further agreement ratified. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

VIU and BCGEU Vocational ratify agreement

Fri, 04/10/2015 - 14:45
Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union Vocational Local 702, have ratified their agreement reached under the Economic Stability Mandate. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Investor tour profiles B.C. balanced budget, AAA rating

Thu, 04/02/2015 - 17:16
Minister of Finance Michael de Jong travels to the United States, Ontario and Quebec to discuss the Province's triple-A credit rating, B.C.'s recently released third-consecutive balanced budget, and investor opportunities. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

B.C. Lottery Corporation celebrates 30th anniversary

Wed, 04/01/2015 - 17:00
B.C. Lottery Corporation is today celebrating 30 years of providing entertainment for millions of British Columbians that has generated billions in funding for government programs and community projects while creating family-supporting jobs throughout the province. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Province begins Crown review of BC Transit's operations

Thu, 03/26/2015 - 16:30
The provincial government will begin a review of BC Transit as part of the Province's ongoing commitment to review all major Crown corporations. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Moody's affirms B.C.'s AAA rating - improves outlook to "stable"

Thu, 03/26/2015 - 15:01
Moody's Investors Service has reaffirmed British Columbia's AAA credit rating and upgraded the Province's outlook to stable, with the agency saying it reflects the strong fiscal position of the provice, Premier Christy Clark announced. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Commitment to finalize LNG income tax framework fulfilled

Wed, 03/25/2015 - 16:47
The administration and enforcement component of the Liquefied Natural Gas Income Tax Act provides proponents with clarity and British Columbians with confidence, announced Minister of Finance Michael de Jong. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

New Societies Act provides flexibility, accountability

Wed, 03/25/2015 - 16:45
A modern and updated Societies Act will allow not-for-profit organizations to operate more effectively and efficiently, while at the same time protecting the public interest. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

ICBC and COPE ratify agreement

Tue, 03/24/2015 - 18:30
The Insurance Corporation of B.C. (ICBC) and the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE) Local 378 have ratified their agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

B.C. welcomes launch of Canada's renminbi hub

Mon, 03/23/2015 - 17:15
The Province of British Columbia welcomes the official launch of Canada’s offshore renminbi centre. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

PST webinars help B.C. businesses

Wed, 03/18/2015 - 11:30
Businesses wanting to learn more about the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) can join an interactive webinar hosted by the provincial government on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

VIU reaches tentative agreement with BCGEU Vocational

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 18:55
Vancouver Island University (VIU) has reached a tentative agreement with the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) Vocational Local 702, negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Langara College and CUPE reach tentative agreement

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:00
Langara College and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), local 15 support staff, have reached a tentative agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Royal Roads University Faculty Association ratifies agreement

Wed, 03/11/2015 - 18:15
The Royal Roads University Faculty Association has ratified its tentative agreement with Royal Roads University. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Two unions ratify agreements with BC Oil and Gas Commission

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 11:15
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union Local 2010 (BCGEU) and the Professional Employees Association (PEA) have ratified their agreements negotiated under the 2014 Economic Stability Mandate with the BC Oil and Gas Commission. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

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